WHITE OAK RIDGE PUMPING STATION EMERGENCY GENERATOR INSTALLATION

The City of East Orange Water Commission is soliciting bids for the critical Emergency Generator Installation project at the White Oak Ridge Pumping Station. This Addendum #3 provides crucial clarifications and modifications to the original bid documents, specifically addressing various technical aspects and scope components to ensure clarity for prospective contractors. Key clarifications include confirming the SCADA system scope is limited to providing empty conduits and junction boxes as shown on drawing E-601.00. The addendum also details the revised fuel/oil scope, confirming the removal of the entire fuel/oil work except for the return pump in the generator enclosure and supply/return fuel piping underground to 10’ outside the generator enclosure. Additionally, it clarifies that only existing generator radiators/coolant are to be demolished, while existing generators/engines shall remain. The scope further addresses subsurface earth material (referencing an attached geotechnical report) and provides guidance on the installation of the new MV ATS, indicating an outdoor Nema 3R enclosure is "Not desirable" and suggesting sectional shipping splits for access into the machine shop. Regarding contractor responsibilities and project execution, the addendum discusses the contract duration, explicitly stating that the project must be completed within 200 calendar days from the date of contract execution. Despite concerns from bidders about potentially long lead times for new electrical equipment (generator, ATS, transformer) possibly exceeding this duration, the City of East Orange Water Commission maintains that no extension will be considered "at this time," with any potential decisions on contract extension to be addressed during the project's progression if needed. Furthermore, the document confirms that demolition work within the diesel pumping room, specifically the removal of Gen#1 and associated switchgear, has been removed from the scope, with work now limited to requirements for the proposed fuel oil transfer supply pumps skid. Bidders are advised to perform PCB testing on the existing 2500KVA transformer before disposal, and guidance is provided on temporary generator placement adjacent to the proposed location, with power cables not requiring conduit but needing proper protection. A lighting panel inside the electric pumping station is identified as a potential power source for temporary generator needs. Prospective bidders are advised of critical changes to the submission process for this solicitation. The submission deadline for this project has been revised to Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. Bids must now be delivered to the City of East Orange, Division of Procurement, Attn: Lisa L. Jackson, QPA, at the updated address: 44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, NJ 07018. This updated delivery address supersedes any previously stated address, such as 99 Grove Street. For any further questions or concerns regarding this solicitation, bidders are instructed to contact Lisa L. Jackson, QPA, directly at (973) 266-5163. The addendum does not mention any specific requirements for bid security, performance bonds, or other financial guarantees beyond the general scope of work and clarifications provided.