Design and Engineering Services

The selected firm will provide turnkey engineering services on a time and materials basis as required for the design, construction management, and commissioning necessary for the expansion of the 69/13.8kV substation at 111 Hospital Road in Devens, Massachusetts. Services shall include but not be limited to the preparation of above and below grade plans, control and protection plans, specifications for the procurement of substation equipment, and technical evaluation of vendor responses. The work necessary for the expansion of the substation shall include but not be limited to expanding the 69kV opened-air bus structures, installing one (1) 69kV rated circuit breaker, installing three (3) gang-operated disconnect switches, installing two (2) 69kV/13.8kV transformers (existing transformer will be replaced), installing one (1) 13.8kV metal-enclosed switchgear, designing substation getaways for new circuit feeders, designing of the relay protection scheme, designing of the control scheme, and reviewing of above and below grade plans and the protection and control schemes. Additionally, the existing 13.8kV metal-enclosed switchgear with three distribution feeders, and existing 69kV/13.8kV 20 MVA transformer will need to be decommissioned and replaced by the new metal-enclosed switchgear to be fed by two large 69/13.8kV transformers (size to be determined at a later date). The substation expansion must be designed to be constructed with equipment that is compatible with the SCADA system designated by Devens. Installation of all necessary telecommunications equipment for voice and data communications for the Project must be included in the proposed design. Any technical specifications produced by the successful respondent shall be used by MassDevelopment to hire vendors to perform site development work, fabricate all equipment required for the substation, and deliver, install and test all new equipment. All work shall be performed under the direction of MassDevelopment staff in Devens, or its designated agents. MassDevelopment expects to enter into a contract with a responsive, responsible respondent based on qualifications, professional capability, and best value. Services will be provided by the selected respondent pursuant to a contract prepared by MassDevelopment and substantially in the form attached hereto as Attachment A. The anticipated duration of the contract is36 months. Award of a contract for the work contemplated by this RFQ may be subject to the approval of MassDevelopment’s Board of Directors