The Village of Freeport Electric Department (Village) is requesting proposals for Electrical Engineering Services from developers and associated engineering firms to participate with Freeport Electric in the development of the following:
1) Renewable Energy Projects
2) Village of Freeport Microgrid -Next phase expansion The Village is a municipal electric utility operating pursuant to Sections 360, et seq., of the General Municipal Law. The Village operates a distribution system on Long Island in New York State. The Village also operates two power plants and is interconnected with the Long Island Power Authoritys transmission system. In light of the experience of Superstorm Sandy, and tire extensive work to repair the Villages electric system, the Village believes that a Microgrid and enhancements of electric generation facilities could provide significant advantages in terms of electric supply, resiliency, and emergency response. The following outlines the electrical engineering requirements and scope of services needed:
1) Knowledge of a range of electrical materials to design and build utility systems through 138 kv including cables, connectors, switches, switchgear, transformers, concrete pads, and other associated equipment.
2) Knowledge of power plant construction including generation controls, PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers), medium voltage switchgear, HV Terminations and Splices, Protective Relaying, short circuit and load studies 3) Knowledge of SCADA operations with regard to interconnections with existing devices and adding new equipment as required. 4) Developing protective relay coordination for the addition of Microgrid devices and fused switches. 5) Knowledge of software programming to integrate functions and devices (local and remote) to be incorporated into automated Microgrid and generation black start controls 6) Upgrades and replacement of vintage relaying equipment. 7) Assisting AE firms in the preparation of detailed specifications, and engineering drawing and designs for the purchase of all electrical equipment required to complete the design 8) Expansion and improvements to the Villages fiber optic communications network. 9) The annual estimated time to be spent on these projects is one thousand and eighty (1080) hours. 10) The contract term shall be from March 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025, with an option to extend the contract for up to one (1) year. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received and subject to these reservations, shall award the contract to the highest qualified and responsible vendor. Proposals which in the opinion of the Board are unbalanced shall be rejected. In submitting a proposal, vendors agree not to withdraw their proposal within fortyfive (45) days after the date for the opening thereof.
Any questions should be directed to:
Al Livingston Jr.
Superintendent ofElectric Utilities
Freeport Electric
220 W. Sunrise Hwy.
Freeport, NY 11520
516-377-2220
alivingston@freeportelectric.com All submitted proposals must arrive at the office of the Purchasing Department, Inc. Village of Freeport Municipal Building, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520. Proposals must arrive in a sealed and clearly labeled enclosure The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.
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