Resolution No. 5706
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RESOLUTION NO. 5706
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF A SUBSTATION MAINTENANCE
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF VERNON AND GE
INDUSTRY SALES & SERVICES FOR VERNON AND
LEONIS SUBSTATIONS
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WHEREAS, a maintenance contract will help to insure
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maximum performance of Vernon's electrical systems at a minimum
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economic investment; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Vernon desires to enter into an
annual contract with GE Industry Sales & Service to provide
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to perform maintenance on the Vernon and Leonis Substations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
15 SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon
16 hereby finds and determines that the recitals contained
17 hereinabove are true and correct.
18 SECTION 2 : The City Council of the City of Vernon
19 hereby approves the Substation Maintenance Contract, a copy of
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which has been presented to the City Council concurrently with
this resolution and the City Council hereby orders said Contract
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to be received and filed by the City Clerk.
SECTION 3:
The City Council of the city of Vernon
24 hereby authorizes the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute said
25 Contract for, and on behalf of, the city of Vernon.
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SECTION 4:
The City Council of the City of Vernon
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SECTION 5: The City Clerk of the City of Vernon shall
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certify to the passage of this resolution and thereupon and
thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of January, 1990.
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Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being
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Resolution No. 5706, was duly adopted by the City Council of the
City of Vernon at an adjourned regular meeting of the City
Council duly held on Tuesday, Januarv 23. 1990, and thereafter
duly signed by the Mayor of the City of Vernon.
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GEISS Form 487(0)
GE Industry Sales & Services
Quotation for Services
QUOTATION NO.
89-544B
DATE
January 30, 1990
NOTICE: This quotation is void unless accepted within 30 days
from date hereof and is subject to change upon notice.
However, if GE elects to perform the services covered by the
quotation in response to an order placed 30 or more days after
the date of the quotation, the terms of the quotation will
apply.
To
Type of Service
o Installation I Repair I Maintenance
Power 0 Field Engineering Service
o Job Management Service
o Training Service
o Engineering Study I Inspection I Test
o PCB Service
Work Description. Completion. Price - GE Industry Sales & Services IGE) agrees as follows:
Mr. Jim Gonzales
Address
City of Vernon
Department of Water &
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
SUBJECT: SUBSTATION MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
FOR VERNON AND LEONIS SUBSTATIONS
Dear Jim:
The GE Anaheim Service Center is pleased to offer the following proposal
to provide craft labor, technical services, equipment and material as
necessary to perform maintenance on your Vernon and Leonis substations.
Our experience has shown that this type of annual contract will help to
insure maximum performance of your electrical systems at a minimum
economic investment.
As you can see, one of the main advantages of a contract of this nature
is the assurance that highly skilled field personnel will be familiar
with your equipment in the event of any emergency breakdown.
The annual cost of this contract probably represents less than one day's
downtime in your plant, yet it includes the following benefits:
This Quotation is for a contract to be performed by GE Industry Sales and Services and is subject to the Conditions of Sale. GEISS Form 4871CSI.
attached.
Accepted by the City of Vernon
2/1/90
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (GEl
Matthew Fay
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Thomas A. Ybaira
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Service Sales Engineer
Title
3601 E. LaPalma Avenue
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City Clerk
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o continuous access to the resources of GE in the fields of
equipment maintenance, operation and performance evaluation.
o Informal instruction to your own plant maintenance personnel.
o Assurance that your electrical equipment receives proper
maintenance in accordance with the latest maintenance
techniques.
I. WORKS COPE
A. Preventative maintenance services will be performed on your
equipment according to "Procedures". (see below)
B. A maintenance file on the related equipment will be established
and maintained in our office. This file will include copies of
electrical drawings, recommended spare parts, suggested
maintenance records, and other pertinent information. The city
of Vernon shall have a right to a copy of all documents
contained in the maintenance file.
C. A detailed maintenance inspection procedure on the related
equipment will be developed and modified as necessary to help
insure continued reliability of your system.
D. Our engineers will provide telephone or written consultation on
a day-to-day basis during the life of this contract.
E. A written report will be submitted detailing the results and
will give recommendations regarding the periodic maintenance
inspections.
F. The employees of GE shall not be deemed as employees of the
City of Vernon when performing services under the agreement.
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Equipment will be cleaned upon inspection, and
the City of Vernon of all defective equipment.
equipment will either be repaired or replaced,
conditions of this proposal contract.
GE will notify
Defective
according to the
H. Emergency services shall be provided on a 24-hour basis upon
notification by the City of Vernon. Such emergency services
shall include consultation, trOUble-shooting, repair and
maintenance
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II. PROCEDURES
A.
Protective Relay Calibration (Induction Disk)
(Performed every year; approximately one-half hour each)
The induction disk and retard magnet will be checked for
dirt particles or obstructions that would hamper relay
operation.
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B. The induction disk bearings will be checked for proper
alignment and adjustment.
C. The instantaneous and seal-in units will be checked for
proper contact alignment and flag operation.
D. The stationary contacts of the induction disk will be
checked for proper position in relation to the zero time
dial setting.
E. The relay internal wiring connections, and the relay case
external connections, will be checked for proper
tightness or other discrepancies.
F. The relay contacts will be inspected for excessive
pitting or burning and checked for proper circuit
continuity.
G. The minimum pick-up or operating point of each relay will
be checked and adjusted as required.
H. Each relay will be calibrated to correspond to the
manufacturer's operating timelcurrent curves at two and
three times the relay current setting.
I. The seal-in and instantaneous units will be tested for
proper electrical operation and calibration.
2.0 Kilowatt Hour Meters (performed every year; approximately
one-half hour each)
a. A review of the current transformer ratio and potential
transformer ratio will be made to verify correctness of
the Kilowatt-Hour meter multiplier based on available
data.
b. The Kilowatt-Hour meters will be tested and calibrated to
conform with the Manufacturer's published curves and
standards.
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c. The Kilowatt-Hour meters will be calibrated per factory
specifications for full load and light load at unity
power factor, and for full load at 50% Lagging Power
Factor.
d. A certified standard will be used for making
Kilowatt-Hour meter calibrations.
3.0 Metering and Instrumentation (performed every year)
a. All devices will be inspected for mechanical or
electrical damage and wire connection tightness.
b. Verify meter nameplate designation.
c. Check calibration of all panel meters at zero, midscale
and full scale deflections by transformer standard.
d. Verify all instrument multipliers and scale factors.
4.0 Medium Voltage Oil Circuit Breakers (less than 16 kv)/simple
(perform every 2 - 3 years; approximately 1.25 hours each)
a. The oil reservoir tank will be lowered and inspected for
the following:
b. The oil level will be inspected.
c. An oil sample will be taken and tested for dielectric
strength.
d. The insulators, bushings, and primary contacts will be
inspected for evidence of overheating.
e. The operating mechanism will be cleaned and inspected for
proper operation.
f. External measurements will be taken to confirm correct
measurements of wipe and gap.
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5.0 Medium Voltage oil circuit Breakers (less than 16 kv)/complete
(Perform every 5 years; approximately 5-9 hours each,depending
on number of tanks)
a. The circuit breaker will be inspected for oil leaks
around the high voltage bushings, gasket and. drain plug.
b. The circuit breaker external surfaces will be wiped and
cleaned.
c. The oil reservoir tank will be lowered and inspected for
the following:
1) The oil level will be inspected.
2) An oil sample will be taken and tested for dielectric
strength.
3) The insulators, bushings, and primary contacts will
be inspected for evidence of overheating.
4) The operating mechanism will be cleaned and inspected
for proper operation.
5) The primary and arcing contacts will be cleaned and
inspected for excessive arcing, pitting or abnormal
wear.
d. The secondary disconnect devices, and auxiliary contacts
will be inspected for excessive arcing, abnormal wear and
proper operation.
e. The circuit breaker interlocks, mechanical and
electrical, will be checked for proper operation.
f. The primary contact resistance of each phase will be
measured with a ductor and recorded.
g. After cleaning, phase-to-phase, and phase-to-ground
insulation resistance of each phase will be measured with
a 1000 volt megger recorded.
h. Power factor test will be performed on OCB and bushings.
i. Perform time travel curves on the breaker for opening,
closing and trip-free modes (optional)
j. Check number of operations before lock-out.
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6.0 Instrument Transformers (Perform every five years;
approximately 2 hours each)
a. Inspect for physical damage
b. Check mechanical clearances and proper operations of all
disconnecting and grounding devices associated with
transformers.
c. Verify proper operation of grounding or shorting
devices.
d. Confirm transformer polarity electrically.
e. Verify connection at secondary CT leads by applying a
low current through the leads and check for current
contribution at applicable devices.
f. Confirm transformer ratio
g. Measure insulation resistance of transformer secondary
and leads with five hundred (500) volt megohm meter.
h. Measure transformer primary insulation with applicable
overpotential tests.
i. Verify connection of secondary PT leads by applying a low
voltage to the leads and checking for voltage contribution
at applicable devices.
j. Check for PT secondary load with secondary voltage and
current measurements. Make sure load is less than VA of
PT.
7.0 High Voltage Oil Circuit Breakers (Simple)
(Perform every 2-3 years; approximately 5 hours each)
a. Inspect for physical damage, cleanliness, and compare
nameplate data with plans and specifications. Check all
gasketed covers and seals for weather tight condition.
b. Inspect anchorage, alignment and grounding.
c. Perform all mechanical' operation and contact alignment
tests on both the circuit breaker and its operating
mechanism in accordance with manufacturer's instruction.
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d. Using the manufacturer's instruction book, verify the
primary and secondary contact wipe.
e. Measure contact resistance
f. Perform breaker travel time test if unit is properly
equipped for this test~
g. Sample insulating liquid. Sample shall be laboratory
tested for:
o Dielectric strength
o Acid neutralization number
o Water content
o Visual condition
h. Perform minimum pickup voltage tests on trip and close
coils
i. Circuit breaker shall be tripped by operation of each
protective device.
j. Perform insulation resistance test on each pole to ground
and pole to pole.
k. Clean exposed surfaces of bushings
1. Perform power factor tests on each pole and each bushing
equipped with power factor taps.
8.0 High Voltage Oil Circuit Breakers (complete)
(Perform every 5 years; approximately 12 hours each)
a. Inspect for physical damage, cleanliness and compare
nameplate data with plans and specifications.
b. Inspect anchorage, alignment and grounding.
c. Perform breaker travel time test if unit is properly
equipped for this test (before and after maintenance)
d. Adjust breaker time travel speeds to manufacturer's
specifications.
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e. Inspect tanks
o Lower tanks
o Examine contacts and interrupter assemblies
o Drain oil
o Clean carbon from all insulation parts
f. Sample insulation liquid. Sample shall be laboratory
tested for:
o Dielectric strength
o Acid neutralization number
o Water content
o Visual condition
g. Inspect the breaker mechanism, lubricate and adjust if
required.
h. Check the dashpot pistons oil level and add additional oil
as needed.
i. Inspect and tighten all bolts, nuts, washers, cotter pins
and terminal connections.
j. Inspect and adjust the bushing supports if required
k. Check and adjust lift rod tolerances.
1. Check and adjust primary and secondary contact wipe and
alignment.
m. Inspect the buffer setting and tolerances, adjust if
required.
n. Measure the breaker stroke and adjust
o. Clean bushing porcelain
p. Measure contact resistance
q. Perform insulation resistance test on each pole to ground
and pole to pole.
r. Perform power factor tests on each pole
s. Perform minimum pickup voltage tests on trip and close
coils.
t. Each circuit breaker shall be tripped by operation of each
protective device.
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9.0 Substation Transformers (Oil Filled)
(Perform every 2-3 years; approximately 8 hours each)
a. Visually inspect substation transformerS for damaged
insulators, potheads, damaged bushings or indications of
overheating of cable connections.
b. Inspect transformer pressure relief devices, tap changers,
liquid level indicators and cooling tubes for
discrepancies.
c. Inspect primary bushings, secondary bushings, cooling
tubes and tap changers for evidence of oil leaks.
d. Remove insulating liquid sample from each transformer and
tap changer compartment and test for:
o Dielectric strength
o Acid neutralization number
o Color
o Interfacial tension
o Water content
o Visual condition
o Specific gravity
o Refractive index
o Viscosity
o Gas-in-oil analysis
e. Clean all bushing and insulator surfaces.
f. Verify proper operation of auxiliary devices such as fans,
pressure relief devices and tap changer.
g. Perform insulation resistance tests, winding to winding
and winding to ground.
h. Perform transformer turns ratio test on operating tap
i. Perform power factor test on all high-low voltage windings
and bushings.
j. Verify transformer pressure. Nitrogen will be added if
required.
k. Record and reset transformer oil and winding temperature
gauges.
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10.0 Grounding Systems
(Performed every 5 years; approximately 8 hours each
substation)
a. Inspect system for adequate termination at all devices.
b. Perform fall of potential test per IEEE Standard No. 81,
section 9.04 on the main grounding electrode or system.
c. Perform the two (2) point method test per IEEE No. 81.,
section 9.03 to determine the ground resistance between
the main grounding system and all major electrical
equipment frames, system neutral andlor derived neutral
points.
d. Alternate Method
Perform ground continuity test between main ground system
and equipment frame, system neutral andlor derived neutral
point. This test shall be made by passing a minimum of
ten (10) amperes D.C. current between ground reference
system and the ground point to be tested. Voltage drop
shall be measured and resistance calculated by voltage
drop method.
e. Test Values
The main ground electrode system resistance to ground
should be no greater than (25) ohms for commercial or
industrial systems and five (5) ohms or less for
generating or transmission station grounds unless
otherwise specified by the engineer.
11.0 Medium and High Voltage Cables
(Perform every 2-3 years; approximately 4 hours each
substation)
a. Inspect exposed section for damage.
b. Inspect for shield grounding, cable support and
termination.
c. Visible cable bends shall be checked against IPCEA or
manufacturer's minimum allowable bending radius.
d. If cables are terminated through window type C.T.'s make
an inspection to verify that neutrals and grounds are
properly terminated for normal operation of protective
devices.
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e. Inspect for visual jacket and insulation condition.
12.0 Infrared Survey (Performed every 2-3 years; approximately 40
hours each sUbstation)
The purpose of performing infrared inspections is to provide
information relative to the physical condition of the
distribution system. Loose and poor connections, unbalanced
loads and loose bus joints can be located. These are
characterized by increased resistance and accompanied by a
temperature rise which is detected by infrared scanner. The
survey is performed while the system is loaded, representative
of a normal work day.
In addition to the above, GE personnel will visually inspect
the electrical system for code violations and other potential
hazards.
a. The survey shall be performed with the subject equipment
operating under normal load conditions. All equipment covers
should be removed to allow clear visual access to the
equipment's current carrying conductors.
b. The survey shall be performed using an Aga 782 infrared camera
to locate hot spots caused by loose connections, bad contacts,
overload conditions and improper ventilation.
c. Any problem areas shall be documented for future correction.
A Polaroid still photograph may be taken to simplify the
description.
d. A survey of the equipment for code compliance and general
condition shall be done.
e. After completion of the survey, an engineering report shall be
issued covering:
o A description of the equipment surveyed
o Descriptions of possible problem areas
o An engineering evaluation and recommendations for further
action required to remedy the problems found
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III. PURCHASER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide and up to date single-line diagram of the electrical
system.
2. Provide all necessary manufacturer's instruction books and
elementary wiring diagrams of the electrical equipment
specified under equipment.
3. The services of an electrician to assist and do whatever
switching may be necessary to identify and de-energize
equipment for inspection and safety.
4. Provide 120/240 volt power for test equipment
5. Customer is responsible for arrangements and cost of
scheduling utility outage to perform maintenance as described
above.
6. This proposal does not include the cost of parts or
replacement of such in the subject equipment, if required.
7. Access to the equipment involved at a mutually agreeable time,
for performance of the services described in this proposal.
8. Provide all relay and circuit protective device settings
required for the performance of the work covered by this
proposal.
9. All liquid removed from the electrical equipment s part of
this proposal shall remain the property of the customer.
IV. PRICE AND PAYMENT
1. The services described in this proposal will be performed for
the following rates:
straight-time (Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
$73.00/hour
Overtime and Saturdays - - - $98.00/hour
Sundays and HOlidays -
$123.00/hour
2. Travel time will be billed at 50% of the applicable rate
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3. Any purchased repairs to equipment, purchas~d labor or
replClcement parts supplied by GE will be billed at .our cost
plus 30%.
4. GEequipment rental will be at GE current published rates.
5. Travel and living expenses are at cost plus a 15%
administrative adder.
6. Invoices will be issued each month based on work performed and
parts supplied.
7. In the event that any additional defects are discovered during
the course of repairs, your review and approval will be
requested prior to commencement of additional work. These
repairs will be billed in addition to the above price.
V. GENERAL
1. Emergency calls will be answered immediately and on-site
response shall be no later than twenty-four (24) hours after.
receipt of such calls.
2. This contract will remain in force for five years from date of
acceptance unless cancelled or modified by either party upon
thirty (30) days written notice. Hourly rates are subject to
standards increases on an annual basis.
3. Insurance coverage:
(a) GE will provide a separate Owners and Contractors
Protective Liability policy which will name the City of
Vernon as the insured.
(b) As displayed on the bottom of GE's certificate of
Insurance, thirty (30) days notice will be provided in the
event of cancellation or reduced coverage.
(c) GE will provide coverage for our own subcontractors. No
other subcontractors will be insured by GE.
4. This proposal is subject to the attached terms and conditions.
5. GE agrees to save harmless the City of Vernon for any acts of
negligence by GE employees under this proposed contract.
6. This quotation is void unless accepted within sixty (60) days
from date hereof and is subject to change upon notice.
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7. This document contains proprietary information and is
submitted upon the expressed condition that the information
contained herein will not be used directly or indirectly in
any way detrimental to the interest of GE.
VI. SUMMARY
This project will be conducted by personnel experienced in the
maintenance of power systems. All GE employees are Certified
switchgear Technicians and Engineers. GE employees have completed
an intensive safety program and will perform this work as per
accepted safety practices.
If you have any questions in regard to this proposal, please do not
hesitate to contact me.
Very truly yours,
G~~~ALES AND SERVICES
Matthew Fay
Service Sales Engineer
Los Angeles Service Center
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VERNON AND LEONIS SUBSTATIONS
TYPICAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
YEAR 1 2 3 4 5
EQUIPMENT
RELAYS
VERNON 90 90 90 90 90
LEONIS 110 110 110 110 110
KWHR METERS
VERNON 10 10 10 10 10
LEONIS 8 8 8 8 8
METERING 20 20 20 20 20
MV CIRCUIT BREAKERS
VERNON (SIMPLE) 46
LEONIS (SIMPLE) 59
VERNON (COMPLETE) 185
LEONIS (COMPLETE) 375
INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMERS 20
HV CIRCUIT BREAKERS
VERNON (SIMPLE) 70
LEONIS (SIMPLE) 80
VERNON (COMPLETE) 168
LEONIS (COMPLETE) 192
SUBSTATION TRANSFORMERS
VERNON 112 112
LEONIS 128 128
CABLES 8 8
GROUND SYSTEMS 16
INFRARED SURVEY 80 80 80
DISCONNECTS & GANG SWITCHES
VERNON (HOURS EVENLY 84 84 165
LEONIS DISTRIBUTED) 192 210
TOTAL 719 720 693 814 926 3872
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GEISS Form 487(CS)
GE Industry Sales & Services
Conditions of Sale for Services
The sale of any service and incidental goods ordered by the Customer
is expressly conditioned upon the terms and conditions contained or
referred to herein. Any additional or different terms and conditions set
forth in the Customer's purchase order or similar communication are
objected to and will not be binding upon GE Industry Sales & Services
Iherein called GEl unless specifically assented to in writing by GE's
authorized representative. Authorization by the Customer, whether writ-
ten or oral, to furnish services and incidental goods will constitute ac-
ceptance of these terms and conditions.
1. SERVICE DEFINITIONS
a. COMPLETE INSTALLATION/MAINTENANCE/CONSTRUCTION is any
combination of planning, management, labor, tools and incidental goods
to move, install, assemble, modify, repair, modernize, start-up and / or
maintain equipment.
b. FIELD ENGINEERING is engineering and technical guidance, advice
and counsel based upon GE's current engineering, manufacturing, in-
stallation and operating practices, as related to work performed by others.
c. JOB MANAGEMENT is any combination of planning, scheduling,
monitoring, selection of crews, as specified in the contract documents,
but does not include responsibility for supervision of labor or for the
quality or acts of craft labor.
d. TRAINING is an instructional course prepared and provided by per-
sonnel proficient in the subject matter.
e. ENGINEERING STUDY /INSPECTION /TEST is system design and
analysis of equipment or systems by competent, experienced personnel
using special techniques, instruments or devices with the objective of
reporting opinions or recommendations relating to the current condi-
tion and future serviceability of the equipment or system.
f. PCB SERVICE is any combination of relocation, testing, containment,
retrofit! refill or retrofit! replacement of PCB material.
2. WARRANTY
a. GE warrants to the Customer that goods and services sold will be
free from defects in material and workmanship and will conform to any
mutually agreed upon specifications. If any failure to meet this warran-
ty appears within one year from the date of shipment of the goods
or completion of the services, on the condition that GE be promptly
notified in writing thereof. GE will correct any such failure by reperfor-
ming any defective portion of the services furnished and supplying con-
forming goods. If the contract covers complete installation, maintenance
or construction, GE will correct the failure by reperforming any defec-
tive service, and either repairing or replacing lat its optionl any defec-
tive goods furnished and any damage to the equipment upon which
the service was performed resulting from defective service. If reperfor-
mance is not practicable, GE will furnish without charge sevices in an
amount essentially equal to those which, in GE's sole judgement, would
have been required for reperformance. If the contract covers job manage-
ment, GE's sole obligation will be to replace the job manager for the
balance of the job. If the contract covers training, GE's sole obligation
will be to replace the assigned instructor and reperform the training.
b. The preceding paragraph a. sets forth the exclusive remedy for all
claims based on failure of. or defect in, goods or services sold hereunder,
whether the failure or defect arises before or during the warranty period,
and whether a claim, however instituted, is based on contract, indem-
nity, warranty, tort lincluding negligencel, strict liability or otherwise.
The foregoing warranty is exclusive and is in lieu of all other warranties
whether written, oral. implied or statutory. AS TO ALL GOODS SOLD,
NO IMPLIED STATUTORY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF
FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY.
3. PATENTS
a. GE warrants that the goods sold hereunder, and any part thereof,shall
be delivered free of any rightful claim of any third party for infringe-
ment of any United States patent. If notified promptly in writing and
given authority, inform~tion and a~nce, ~E shall defend, or may settle,
at its expense, any surt or proceeding against the Custom~r based on
a claimed infringement which would result in a breach of thIS warranty,
and GE shall pay all damages and costs awarded therein against the
Customer due to such breach. In case any goods are in such suit held
to constitute such an infringement and the use for the purpo~ int~nd-
ed of said goods is enjoined, GE shall, at its expense and option. either
procure for the Customer the right to continue using said goods, or
replace same with noninfringing goods, or modify same so they ~ecome
noninfringing, or remove the goods and refund the purchase pnce (I~ss
reasonable depreciation for any period of usel and any transportatIOn
costs separately paid by the Customer. The foregoing states the entire
liability of GE for patent infringement.
b. The preceding paragraph a. shall not apply to any goods specified
by the Customer and not of GE manufacture, or manufactured to the
Customer's design, or to the use of any goods furnished hereunder in
conjunction with any other goods in a combination not furnished by
GE as a part of the transaction. As to any such goods. or use in such
combination, GE assumes no liability whatsoever for patent infringe-
ment and the Customer will hold GE harmless against any infringement
claim arising therefrom.
4. EXCUSABLE DELAYS
a. GE shall not be liable for delay due to: 111 causes beyond its
reasonable control, or 121 acts of God, acts of the Customer, prerequisite
work by others, acts of civil o~ military authority, g~rnm~nt priorit~es,
fires strikes or other labor disturbances, floods, epidemiCS, war, not,
delaYs in transportation or car shortages, or 131 inability to obt~in or
delay in obtaining, due to causes beyond its reasonable control. suitable
labor materials, or facilities. In the event of any such delay, the time
of performance shall be extended for a period equal to the time lost
by reason of the delay.
b. In the event GE is delayed by acts of the Customer or by prere-
quisite work by other ~ontract~rs or s.uppliers ~ the ~~stomer, GE s~all
be entitled to an eqUitable pnce adjustment In addition to extension
of the time of performance.
S. SALES AND SIMILAR TAXES
In addition to the price specified herein, the Customer shall pay, or
reimburse GE for, the gross amount of any present or future sales, use,
excise, value-added or other similar tax applicable to ~ price. sale or
furnishing of any services or goods hereunder, or to their use by GE or
the Customer, or the Customer shall provide GE with evidence of exemption
acceptable to the taxing authorities.
6. PAYMENTS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
a. Pro rata payments shall become due as shipments are made or as
work is completed. If GE consents to delayed shipments of goods, pay-
ment shall become due on the date when GE is prepared to make ship-
ment. All payments shall be made without set-off for claims arising out
of other sales by GE.
b. If the financial condition of the Customer at any time does not, in
the judgment of GE, justify continued performance on the terms of pay-
ment previously agreed upon, GE may require full or partial payment
in advance or shall be entitled to terminate the contract and receive
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termination charges. In the event of bankruptcy or insolvency of the
Customer or in the event any proceeding is brought against the Customer,
voluntarily or involuntarily, under the bankruptcy or any insolvency laws,
GE shall be entitled to terminate the contract at any time during the
period allowed for filing claims against the estate and shall be entitled
to payment for its termination charges.
c. For work peformed in GE shops, GE, at its option, may retain posses-
sion of goods ordered or serviced under the contract if its charges for
such goods or services are not paid within 90 days following comple-
tion of the work and invoicing the Customer, and GE may, upon not
less than seven days written notice by certified mail to the Customer
at the Customer's last known address, sell the goods at public or private
sale and apply the net proceeds to GE's charges.
7. CHANGES. DELETIONS AND EXTRA WORK
The Customer, without invalidating the contract, may make changes
by altering, adding to or deducting from the general scope of the work,
the contract price being adjusted accordingly. All such work shall be
executed under the conditions of the contract except that any claim
for extension of time caused thereby shall be adjusted at the time of
ordering such change. The charge for any such extra work or change
shall be determined in one or more of the following ways: 11l by mutually
agreed firm lump sum price, or (2) by unit prices specified in the con-
tract or agreed upon, or (31 by cost and negotiated percentage of cost
or fixed fee.
8. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
a. GE's liability on all claims of any kind, whether based on contract,
indemnity, warranty, tort (including negligencel, strict liability or other-
wise, for all losses or damages arising out of, connected with, or resulting
from the contract, or from the performance or breach thereof, or from
any goods or services covered by or furnishec under the contract or
any extension or expansion thereof (including remedial warranty efforts),
shall in no case exceed the greater of either (11 $5,000 or (2l the con-
tract price of a lump sum contract or the price of work completed if
the contract is being performed on a cost type basis. Except as to title
to any goods furnished, all such liability shall terminate upon the
expiration of the warranty period specified in the article entitled
"Warranty':
b. In no event, whether based on contract, indemnity, warranty, tort
(including negligence). strict liability or otherwise, shall GE, its employees
and suppliers be liable for special. incidental. exemplary or consequential
damages including, but not limited to, loss of profits or revenue, loss
of use of any property, cost of capital. cost of purchased power, cost
of substitute equipment, facilities or services, downtime costs, or claims
of customers of the Customer for such damages and the Customer will
indemnify GE, its employees and suppliers against any such claims from
the Customer's customers. If the Customer is furnishing GE's goods or
services to a third party by contract, the Customer shall obtain from
such third party a provision affording GE and its suppliers the protection
of this and the preceding paragraph 8.a.
c. When any goods, services, or both, furnished hereunder are to be
used or performed on or in connection with any nuclear installation
or activity, GE, its employees and suppliers shall have no liability, whether
based on contract, indemnity, warranty, tort lincluding negligence). strict
liability or otherwise, for any nuclear damage, injury or contamination
to any property located at the site, and the Customer will indemnify
GE, its employees and suppliers against any such liability. In addition,
the Customer shall furnish an agreement of indemnification as con-
templated by Section 170 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as
amended, and nuclear liability insurance from ANI and MAELU. or both,
pursuant to Section 170 of said Act. Any of GE's material or equipment
which becomes radioactive at the work site, shall, at GE's option, be
purchased by the Customer. Any nuclear decontamination necessary
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for GE's performance lincluding remedial warranty effortsl shall be per-
formed by the Customer without cost to GE. In addition, at nuclear sites,
GE will not be liable to the customer for any damage to property of
the Customer to the extent that the Customer has ANI or MAELU in-
surance coverage for such loss.
d. In no event shall GE be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever
arising from its failure to discover or repair latent defects or defects
inherent in the design of goods serviced (unless such discovery or repair
is normally discoverable by tests expressly specified in the scope of work
under this contract) or caused by the use of goods by the Customer
against the advice of GE. If GE furnishes the Customer with advice or
assistance concerning any products or systems which is not required
pursuant to the contract. the furnishing of such advice or assistance
will not subject GE to any liability whether in contract, indemnity,
warranty, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise.
9. DELIVERY
Delivery of goods will be made EO.B. at the point of shipment to the
Customer.
10. GENERAL
a. GE reserves the right to subcontract any of the work to one or more
subcontractors.
b. The delegation or assignment by either party of any or all of its duties
or rights hereunder without the other party's prior written consent shall
be void.
c. Any information, suggestions or ideas transmitted by the Customer
to GE are not to be regarded as secret or submitted in confidence except
as may be otherwise provided in a writing signed by a duly authorized
representative of GE.
d. GE shall comply with all applicable state and federal laws, including
but not limited to, the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 as amended,
the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 IOSHA), laws related
to nonsegregated facilities and equal employment opportunity (including
the seven paragraphs appearing in Sec. 202 of Executive Order 11246,
as amended). and all standards, rules, regulations, and orders issued
pursuant to such state and federal laws.
11. COMPLETE AGREEMENT
The contract contains the complete agreement between the parties,
and no modification, amendment, recision, waiver or other change will
be binding on GE unless assented to in writing by GE's authorized
representative. Any oral or written representation, warranty, course of
dealing or trade usage not contained or referenced herein will not .be
binding on GE. The invalidity, in whole or part, of any of the foregomg
articles or paragraphs of the contract will not affect the remainder of
such article or paragraph or any other article or paragraph of the contract,
12. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
a. For TRAINING SERVICE add the following to Article 10.:
Any audio or visual recording of the Training Service is prohibited
unless GE grants advance permission in writing.
b. For ENGINEERING STUDY /INSPECTION /TEST SERVICE add the
following to the end of paragraph a. of Article 2.:
GE does not warrant the accuracy of. or performance results of.
any conclusions or recommendations provided, nor that any desired
objective will result from the service performed,
c. For PCB SERVICE the provisions of GEISS Form 487 (PCB). entitled
"Supplemental Conditions for PCB Services" shall apply.
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January 10, 1991
TO: Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator
FROM: Kenneth J. DeDario, Director of Light & Power
SUBJECT: Contract Substation Electrician
Per our discussion earlier today I am recommending that the
contract substation electrician be supplied by Butler Services
rather than by G.E. effective Monday, January 14, 1991. The work
of the G.E. electrician has not been satisfactory over the last few
months and costs $55/hour rather than less than half that for a
Butler Services electrician. I believe that productivity will be
improved at a considerable savings in cost.
nneth J. DeDario
Director of Light & Power
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To: Lewis R. Adams, Director of Water & Power
From: Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator
Re: SUBSTATION MAINTENANCE
Lew:
Please advise if there was a quote requested from RMI, and if so,
what was their offer. Or, what was the difference that made-this-
proposal more acceptable.
BVM/GJO/hr.
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November 20, 1989
T0: Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator
FROM: Lewis R. Adams, Director of Water & Power
SUBJECT: Substation Maintenance
Attached is a memo from Jim Gonzales along with a quotation
from G. E. Industry Sales and Services outlining a substation
maintenance plan and a proposal to provide the maintenance
services. Under this plan, the necessary testing and
maintenance by experienced and skilled personnel from a
reputable company for Leonis .and Vernon substations, will
insure continued peak performance of the electric system.
Approval of this maintenance contract will eliminate the need
to hire the additional substation electrician and test
technician, either by the City. or RMIUS. Our present test
technician and electrician can provide assistance to the
contractor for switching and other safety related duties as
prescribed in the contract and also continue with the SCADA
installation project.
Perhaps this could be discussed at the Personnel Committee
meeting today, along with other scheduled Light and Power
Department personnel matters.
Lewis R. Adams, Director of Water & Power
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CITY OF VERNON
LIGHT & POWER DEPARTMENT
FIELD OPERATLONS DTVISION
DATE:.. NOVEMBER 06, 1989
TD: L.R. ADAMS, DIRECTOR
FROM: FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER
.SUBJECT: 5UBSTATION MAINTENANCE, CONTRACT PROPDSAL
REF: PORTFOLIO (ATTACHED)
PROP05AL (ATTACHED)
Proposals to perform Substation Maintenance were invited
from General Electric Corp., Chuck's Electric and Volt Services.
G.E. responded on 10/31/89. Chuck's Electric has indicated that
they will respond by the-end of this week, Volt has not responded
at all..
The bidders were requested to provide a recommended
Maintenance Plan for the City's two main substations, the
associated manhours and a-manhour dollars.
The equipment to be maintained included:
1. Circuit Breakers
2. Transformers
3. Disconnects
4. Relays
5. Meters & Instrumentation
6. Ground Systems
7. Infraved Survey
8. Emergency Response & Repair
<9. Dther Substation work as mutually agreed .upon.
For several and various reasons, I recommend that we accept
the offer from G.E. Based upon their average dollar/manhour
figure and .their submitted Maintenance Plan it appears that .the
costs would- be as little as ~ .52,487. the first contract year.
-Realistically, there will be materials, equipment and
miscellaneous costs-that will increase this figure. This proposal
will provide maintenance teams for specific, prescheduled
maintenance activities and does not include any "dedicated
crews."
I recommend that we .enter into this contract at the earliest
opportunity as,there_has been only remedial maintenance performed
since June-due to manpower shortages and other work activities.
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GEISS Form 487(OJ
G~ Ina~ustry Sales ~ Serveces
Quotation for Services
QUOTATION N0. 89-544A
DATE October 31, 1989
NOTICE: This quotation is void unless accepted within 30 days
from date hereof and is subject to change upon notice.
However,.if GE elects to perform the services covered by the
quotation in response to an order placed 30 or more days after
the date of the quotation, the terms of the quotation will
apply.
To Mr. Jim Gonzales Type of Service-
- Address City of Vernon ~ InstallationlRepairlMaintenance
Department of Water & Power ~ Field Engineering Service
4305 .Santa Fe Avenue ~ Job Management Service
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Work Description, Completion, Price - GE Industry Sales & Services AGE) agrees as follows:
SUBJECT: SUBSTATION MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
FOR VERNON.AND LEONIS SUBSTATIONS
Dear Jim:
The GE Anaheim Service Center is pleased to offer the following proposal
to provide craft labor, technical services, equipment and material as
necessary to perform maintenance on your Vernon and Leonis substations.
Our experience has shown that this type of annual contract will help to
insure maximum performance of your electrical systems at a minimum
economic .investment.
As you can see, one of the.-main advantages of a contract of'this nature
is the assurance that highly skilled field personnel will be :familiar
with your. equipment in :the event of any emergencybreakdown.
fihe annual cost of this contract probably represents less than-one day's
downtime in your plant, yet it includes the following benefits:
This Quotation is fora contract to be performed by GE Industry .Sales and Services and is subject to the Conditions.of Sale, GEISS Form 487~CS~,
attached.
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (GE)
Matthew Fay
By
Service Sales_Engineer
Title
3601 E. LaPalma Avenue
Address
Anaheim, C-A~ 92806-2175
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Quotation No. 89-544A
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o Continuous access to the resources of GE in the fields of
equipment maintenance; operation and performance evaluation.
o Informal instruction to your own plant maintenance personnel.
o Assurance that your electrical equipment receives proper
maintenance in accordance with the latest maintenance
techniques.
I. WORKSCOPE
A. Preventative maintenance services will be performed on your
equipment according to "Procedures". (see below)
B. A maintenance file on the related equipment will be established
and maintained in our office.. This. file will includecopies of
electrical drawings, recommended spare parts, suggested
maintenance records, and other pertinent information.
C. A detailed maintenance inspection procedure on the related
equipment will be developed and modified as necessary to help
insure continued reliability of your system.
D. Our engineers will .provide telephone or written consultation on
a day-to-day basis during the-life of this contract.
E. A written report will be submited detailing the. results and.
will give recommendations regarding the periodic maintenance
inspections..
II. PROCEDURES
1.0 Protective Relay. Calibration (Induction Disk).
(Performed every: year; approximately one-half hour each)
A. The induction disk and :retard magnet will be checked for
dirt_partcles or obstructions that would hamper relay
operation.
B. The induction disk bearings will be checked for proper
alignment and adjustment.
C. The. instantaneous andseal-in units-will be checked for
proper contact alignment and flag operation.
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D. The stationary contacts of the induction disk will. be
.checked for proper position in relation to the zero time
dial setting.
E. The relay internal wiring connections, and the relay case
external connections, will be checked .for proper
tightness or other discrepancies.
F. The relay contacts will be inspected for excessive
pitting or burning. and checked for proper circuit
continuity.
G. The minimum pick-up or operating point of each-relay-will
be checked and adjusted as required.
H. Each relay will be calibrated to correspond to the
manufacturer's operating time/current curves at two and
three .times the relay current setting.
I. The seal-in and instantaneous units will be tested for
..proper electrical operation and calibration.
2.O Kilowatt Hour Meters (performed every year; approximately
one-half hour each).
a.. A review of the .current transformer. ratio and potential
transformer ratio will. be made to verify .correctness of
the Kilowatt-Hour meter multiplier based on available
data.
b. The Kilowatt-Hour meters will be tested and calibrated to
conform withthe Manufacturer's published curves and
standards.
c. The Kilowatt-Hour meters will. be calibrated per factory
specifications for full. load and light load at unity
.power factor, and .for full load at 50~ Lagging Power
Factor..
d. A certified standard will be-used for making
Kilowatt-Hour meter calibrations.
3.0 Metering and Instrumentation (performed every year)
a. All devices will be inspected for mechanical or
__e_lectrcal __damage___and wir_e__connection_tightness .
b. Verify meter nameplate-designation.
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c. Check calibration of all panel meters at zero, midscale
and full scale deflections by. transformer standard.
d. Verify all instrument multipliers and scale factors.
4.0 Medium .Voltage Oil Circuit Breakers 16 kv and less/simple.
(perform every 2 - 3 years; approximately 1.25 hours each)
a. The oil circuit breaker will be inspected without
lowering the oil reservoir tank-for.. the following:
b. The. oil level will beinspected.
c. An oil sample will be taken and tested for dielectric
strength.
d. The insulators, bushings, and primary contacts will be
inspected for evidence of overheating.
e. The operating mechanism will be cleaned and inspected-for
proper operation.
f. External measurements-will be taken to confirm correct
measurements of wipe and gap.
5.O Medium Voltage Oil Circuit Breakers (16 kv and less)/complete
(Perform every 5 years; approximately 5-9 hours each, depending
on .number of tanks)
a. .The circuit breaker will be inspected for oil leaks
around the high voltage bushings, gasket and drain plug.
b. The circuit breaker external surfaces will be .wiped and
.cleaned..
c. The oil reservoir tank will be lowered and inspected for
the following:.
1) The-oil. level will be inspected.
2) An oil sample will be taken and tested-for dielectric
strength.
3) .The insulators, bushings, and primary contacts. will
be inspected for evidence of .overheating.
4) The operating .mechanism will be cleaned and inspected
for proper. operation.
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5) The primary and arcing contacts will be cleaned and
inspected for excessive arcing, pitting or abnormal
wear.
d. The secondary disconnect devices, and auxiliary•.contacts
will be inspected for excessive arcing, abnormal wear and
proper operation.
e. The `circuit breaker interlocks,. mechanical and
electrical, will be checked for proper operation.
f. The primary contact resistance of .each. phase .will. be
measured with a ductor and recorded.
g. After cleaning, phase-to-phase, and phase-to-ground
insulation resistance of each phase will be measured with
a 1000 volt meggerrecorded.
h. Power factor test will be .performed on OCB and bushings.
i. Perform time travel curves on the breaker for opening,
closing and .drip-free .modes (optional)
j. Check number of operations before lock-out.
6.0 Instrument Transformers (Perform every five years;
..approximately 2 hours each).
a. Inspect -for physical damage
b. Check mechanical clearances and proper. operations of all
disconnecting and grounding devices associated with
transformers.
c. Verify proper operation of grounding or shorting
devices.
d. Confirm transformer-polarity electrically.
e. Verify connection at secondary CT .leads byapplying a
low. current through the leads and check for current
contribution at applicable devices.
f. Confirm transformer ratio
g. Measure insulation resistance of transformer secondary
and. leads. with five hundered (500) volt megohm meter.,
h. Measure transformer primary .insulation with applicable
overpotential tests.-
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i. .Verify connection of secondary PT leads by applying a low
voltage to the leads and checking for voltage contribution
at applicable devices.
j. Check for PT secondary load with secondary voltage and
current measurements. -Make sure load: is less than VA of
PT.
7.0 High Voltage Oil Circuit Breakers (Simple)
(Perform every 2-3 years; approximately 5 hours each)
a. Inspect for physical damage, cleanliness, and compare
. nameplate data with plans- and specifications. Check all
gasketed covers and seals for weather tight condition.
b. Inspect anchorage, alignment and. grounding.
c. Perform all .mechanical .operation and contact alignment
tests on both the circuit breaker and its operating
mechanism in accordance with manufacturer's instruction.
d. Using the manufacturer's instruction book, verify the
primary and secondary .contact wipe.
e. Measure. contact resistance
f. Perform breaker travel time test if unit. is properly
equipped for this test..
g. Sample insulating liquid. Sample shall be laboratory
tested for:
o Dielectric strength
o Acid neutralization number
o Water content
o Visual condition
h. Perform minimum pickup voltage. tests on trip and 'close
coils
i. Circuit breaker. shall be tripped by operation of each
protective device.
j. Perform insulation resistance test on each pole to ground'
and pole to pole.
k. Clean exposed surfaces of bushings
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1. ..Perform power factor tests on each pole and each bushing
equipped with power factor. taps.
8.0 .High Voltage Oil Circuit Breakers (complete.).
.(Perform every 5 years; approximately 12 hours each)
a. Inspect fore-physical damage, cleanliness and compare
nameplate data with plans and specifications..
b. Inspect anchorage, alignment .and grounding.
c. Perform breaker travel.-time test if-unit is properly
.equipped for this. test (before and after maintenance)
d. Adjust breaker time travel speeds to manufacturer's
specifications.
e. Inspect tanks
o Lower tanks
o Examine contacts and interrupter assemblies
o .Drain oil
o Clean carbon from all insulation parts
f. Sampleinsulation liquid. Sample shall be laboratory
tested .for:
o Dielectric strength
o Acid neutralization .number
o Water content
o Visual condition
g. Inspect the breaker mechanism, lubricate andadjust if
required.
h. Check the dashpot pistons oil level and add additional oil.
as needed.
i. Inspect-and tighten all bolts, nuts, washers, cotter pins
and terminal connections.
j. Inspect and adjust the bushing-supports. if required
k. Check and adjust lift rod tolerances.
1. Check and adjust primary and secondary contact-wipe and
alignment.
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m. Inspect the buffer setting-and tolerances, adjust if
required.
n. Measure the breaker stroke. and adjust
o. Clean bushing porcelain
p. Measure contact resistance
q. Perform insulation resistance test on each .pole to ground
.and ..pole to pole.
r. Perform power factor tests on each pole
s. Perform minimum pickup voltage tests on trip and close
coils.
t. Each circuit breaker shall be tripped. by operation of each
protective device.
9.0 Substation Transformers (Oil Filled)
(Perform-every 2-3 years; .approximately 8 hours each)
a. Visually inspect substation transformers for damaged
.insulators, potheads, damaged bushings or indications of
.overheating of-cable connections.
b. Inspect transformer pressure relief devices, tap changers,
liquid level indicators and cooling. tubes for
.discrepancies.
c. Inspect primary bushings, secondary bushings, cooling
tubes and tap changers: for evidence of oil leaks..
d. Remove insulating liquid sample..from each transformer and
tap changer compartment and test for:
o Dielectric Strength
o Acid neutralization number
o Color
o Interfacial tension
o Water content
o Visual condition
o Specific gravity...
o Refractive index
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o Viscosity
o Gas-in-oil analysis
e: Clean all bushing and insulator surfaces.
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f. Verify proper operation of auxiliary devices such as fans,
.pressure. relief devices and tap changer.
g. Perform insulation resistance tests, winding to winding-
and winding to ground.
h. Perform transformer turns ratio test on operating tap
i. Perform power"factor test on all high-low voltage windings
and bushings.
j. Verify transformer pressure. Nitrogen will be .added if
required..
k. Record-and reset transformer oil and winding temperature
gauges.
10.-0 Grounding Systems
(Performed. every 5 years; approximately 8 hours each
substation)
a. Inspect system for adequate termination at all devices.
b. Perform fall of potential .test per IEEE Standard No. 81,
Section 9.04 on-the main grounding electrode or system.
c. Perform the two (2) point method test per IEEE No. 81.,
Section 9.03 to determine the ground resistance between
the main grounding ystem and all-major electrical
equipment frames, :.system neutral .and/or derived neutral
points.
d. Alternate Method
Perform ground :continuity test between main ground system
and .equipment frame; system. neutral and/or derived .neutral
point. This.-test shall be made by passing a minimum of
ten'(10) amperes D. C. current between ground.. reference
.system. and the ground point to be tested. Voltage drop
shall be measured and resistance calculated by voltage
.drop method.
e. Test :Values
_ _ _ The main ground electrodes_y_stemresistancetoground----
should be no greater than (25) ohms for commercial or
.industrial .systems and five.. (5) ohms or less for
generating or transmission station grounds unless
otherwise specified by .the engineer.
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11.0 Medium and High Voltage Cables
(Perform every 2-3 years.; approximately 4 hours. each
substation)
'a. Inspect .exposed section for damage.
b. Inspect for shield grounding,. cable support and
termination.
c. Visible .cable bends shall be checked-against IPCEA or
manufacturer's .minimum allowable bending radius.
d. If cables are terminated through window type C.T.'s make
an .inspection to verify that. neutrals and grounds are
properly terminated for normal operation of protective.
devices.
e. Inspect for visual jacket and. insulation condition.
12..0 High Voltage Disconnects and Gang Switches
(Performed every :five. years; approximately one hour for single
disconnects; four hours for gang switches - excluding -
disassembly, if necessary)
a. Visually inspect pivot contacts and. connections for
evidence of gaulding and corrosion..
b. Clean contacts and connections as necessary. (Disassemble
and resilver both contacts and connections as necessary.)
c. Check. pressure of contacts and. pivots.
d. Check timing of gang switches and adjust as necessary.
e. Torque. cable clamps and bolted connections.
13.0 Infrared Survey (Performed every 2-3 years; approximately 40
.hours :each substation)
The purpose of performing infrared inspections is to provide
information relative to-the physical condition of the
distribution system. Loose-and poor connections,- unbalanced
.loads and loose bus .joints can be located. These are
.characterized by increased resistance and accompanied by a
____,temperatue rise which_is_ detected by infrared. scanner. The _ _
.survey is performed while the system is loaded, representative
of a normal work day.
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In addition to the above, GE personnel will visually inspect
the electrical system for code violations and other potential
hazards.
a. The survey shall be performed with .the subject equipment
operating under normal load conditions. All equipment covers
should be removed to allow clear visual access to the
equipment's current carrying. conductors.
b. The survey shall be performed-using an Aga 782 infrared camera
to locate hot spots. caused by loose connections, bad contacts,
overload conditions and improper ventilation.
c. Any problem areas shall be documented for future correction..
A Polaroid still photograh may be taken to implify the
description.
d. A survey of the equipment for code compliance .and general
condition shall be .done.
e. After completion of the survey, an engineering report shall be
issued covering:
o A description of the equipment surveyed
o Descriptions of possible problem ..areas
o An engineering evaluation and recommendations for further
action required to remedy. the problems-found
III. PURCHASER'S-RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide and up to date single-line diagram of the electrical
system.
2. Provide all necessary manufacturer.'s instruction .books-and
elementary wiring diagrams of the elecrical equipment
specified under equipment.
3. The services of an electrician to assist .and do whatever
.switching may be necessary to identify and de-energize.
equipment for inspection and safety..
4. Provide .120/240 volt. power for test equipment
5. Customer is responsible for arrangements and cost of
scheduing__ utility outage__toperform_ maintenance as__ described
above.
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6. This proposal does not include the cost of parts or
replacement of such in the subject equipment, if required.
7. Access to the equipment involved at a mutually agreeable time,
for performance of the services described in this proposal.
8. Provide all relay-and circuit protective device. settings
required for the performance of the work covered by this-
proposal.
9. All liquid removed from the'electrical equipment s part of
this proposal shall remain the property of-the customer.
IV. PRICE AND PAYMENT
1. The services described in-.this proposal will be performed for
the following rates:
Straight-time (Monday -Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
$73.00/hour
Overtime and Saturdays - - - $98.00/hour
Sundays and Holidays - - - $12.3.00/hour
2. Travel time will be billed at 50~ of the applicable rate
3. Any purchased repairs to equipment, purchased labor or
replacement parts supplied by GE will be billed at our .cost
plus 30~.
4. GE equipment rental will be at GE current published rates.
5. Travel-and .living expenses are at cost plusa 15%
administrative adder..
6. .Invoices will be issued each month based on work performed and.
parts supplied.
7. In the event that any additional defects are discovered during.
the course of .repairs, your review and approval will be
requested prior to commencement of additional work. These
..repairs will be billed in addition to .the above price.
City of Vernon
Quotation No. 89-544A
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V. GENERAL
1. Emergency calls will be answered immediately and on-site
response shall be no later than twenty-four (24) hours after
receipt of such calls.
2. This contract will remain in force fd.r five years from date of
acceptance unless cancelled or modified by either party upon:.:
...'thirty (30) days written notice. Hourly rates are subject to
standard increases on an annual basis.
3. This proposal is subject to the .attached terms and. conditions.
4. This quotation is-void unless accepted within sixty (60) days
from date .hereof and is .subject to change upon notice..
5. This document contains proprietary information. and is
submitted upon the expressed condition that the information
contained herein will not be used directly or indirectly in
any way detrimental to the interest of GE.
VI . SUNII~fARY
This protect will be conducted by personnel experienced in the
maintenance of power systems. All GE employees are.. Certified
Switchgear Technicians-and Engineers. GE employees have completed
`an intensive safety progrmand will perform this .work as per
accepted .safety practices.
Thank you for this opportunity to be of service to you. Should you
have-any questions, please feel free to contact me at (714) 630-4111 or
(213 587-4151..
Very,trulyyours.?
GE INDUSTRY SALES AND SERVICES
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Matthew Fay
Service Sales Engineer
Los Angeles Service..Center.
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CITY OF VERNON
VERNON AND LEONIS SUBSTATIONS
TYPICAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
YEAR 1 2 3 4 5
EQUIPMENT
RELAYS
VERNON 90 90 90 90 90
LEONIS 110 110 110 1.10 110'
KWHR METERS
VERNON 10 10 10 10 10
LEONIS 8 8 8 8 8
METERING 20 20 20 20 20
MV CIRCUIT BREAKERS
VERNON (SIMPLE) 46
LEONIS (SIMPLE) 59
VERNON (COMPLETE) 185
LEONIS (COMPLETE) 375
INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMERS 20
HV CIRCUIT BREAKERS
VERNON (SIMPLE) 70
LEONIS (SIMPLE) 80
VERNON (COMPLETE) 168
LEONIS (COMPLETE) 192
SUBSTATION TRANSFORMERS
VERNON 112, 112
LEONIS 128 128
CABLES 8 8
GROUND SYSTEMS 16
INFRARED SURVEX 80 80 80
.DISCONNECTS & GANG SWITCHES
VERNON::(HOURS- EVENLY 84 84 165
LEONIS DISTRIBUTED) 192 _ 210 _
TOTAL 719 720 693 814 -926 3872