26-39R

The City of Hamilton, Ohio, has issued solicitation 26-39R for the purchase and delivery of 15kV dead-front pad-mounted air insulated switchgear for the Hamilton Enterprise Park. The scope of work includes the procurement of eight units of 4-600A switchgear and four units of 3-600A/1-200A switchgear, which must meet specific technical standards including a 95KV basic insulation level and a main bus continuous current of 600A. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the Purchasing Agent at One Renaissance Center by 2:00 PM on November 13, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and submissions must include technical cut sheets, a bid security of 10 percent of the total bid, and various signed affidavits covering non-collusion, drug-free workplace compliance, and Ohio ethics laws. Deliveries are to be made FOB to the City of Hamilton Substation 5, with specific coordination required via telephone 24 hours and one hour prior to arrival. The City maintains the right to inspect supplies after delivery and will reject any damaged materials or shipments marked C.O.D. Payment will be issued within 30 calendar days upon receipt of a proper invoice, contingent upon the availability of lawful appropriations by the City Council. Contractors are required to maintain workers compensation and employer liability insurance and must certify that they have no unresolved findings for recovery of public funds issued by the Auditor of the State of Ohio.