8MW (Eight megawatt) Generator System Statement of Objectives (SOO)

 

Background:  The Government of Iraq Building in Baghdad is under renovation.  Commercial electrical power, the sole power source, is not stable and the renovation project has suffered delays due to power outages.  The Iraqi Governing Council is scheduled to begin the development of the constitution and they need reliable electrical power to function.  A new generator system is required to ensure the Iraqi Governing Council has the resources available to accomplish their task.

 

Objective:  Deliver and install a 8MW (Eight megawatt)  power generator system in the Government of Iraq Building Complex.  This system shall consist of no less than two (2) or more than seven (7) commercial off-the-shelf generators linked together with all components necessary to provide the stated 8MW (Eight megawatt)   output (including but not limited to: generators, transformers, cables, and distribution control system).  The contractor shall provide necessary components to connect the system to the existing power distribution system and assist the Government of Iraq with this connection.  Price shall include delivery, installation, test, and training for the Iraqi maintenance personnel on operational requirements.  

 

Additional Requirements: 

 

·        System must operate in Baghdad, Iraq and be able to operate in the temperature extremes common in the region. 

 

·        The system, at minimum, must operate for eight (8) hours on diesel fuel without refueling. 

 

·        The generator system must be capable of an automatic uninterrupted switch to the system when there is a commercial power outage and switch back when the primary source is available.

 

·        All units must be equipped with load share Governor and synchronizing Module.

 

·        The generator system shall have a manual override and the operation of the manual override shall be taught to the Government of Iraq generator operator.

 

·        A schedule of progress shall be provided to the CPA – Facility Manager on a daily basis.

 

·        Three copies of layouts and drawings, work plans, schedule, and generator system’s specifications shall be submitted prior to system installation. 

 

·        The contractor shall provide three copies of the generator(s) systems’ operation manuals upon completion of work.

 

·        The generator system shall be under warranty for five years after acceptance.

 

Due to the critical nature of this requirement, expedited shipping and installation is required.