69 & 115kV Power Circuit Breakers

Public Utility District No. 1 of Lewis County is soliciting bids for seven 69kV power circuit breakers with associated accessories, with a bid alternative allowing substitution of one unit as an 115kV model—selection is mutually exclusive between the two options. The solicitation, numbered 26-032-IFB, was released on May 1, 2026, with responses due by May 28, 2026, and delivery must be completed no later than July 1, 2027. The procurement follows a firm-fixed price structure and is evaluated on a trade-off basis, meaning the award is not guaranteed to the lowest bidder but rather to the proposal that best meets technical and cost requirements. The work requires manufacturing and testing of dead tank, three-pole, pressurized circuit breakers compliant with IEEE C37.04 and supported by additional standards including IEEE C37.06, C37.09, ANSI, NEC, NEMA, ASTM, and ASME, operating in ambient conditions from -20°C to +45°C and capable of withstanding 100 mph winds. All units must perform load, capacitor, and out-of-phase switching with integrated control systems and are subject to inspection at both the manufacturer’s facility and upon delivery at the site in Lewis County, Washington. Deliverables include not only the breakers but also comprehensive documentation: nameplate, internal control, trip unit, wiring, control power, interconnection, mounting, grounding, protective relaying, and gas system drawings—all required in both PDF and AutoCAD DWG formats at 24" x 36" size. Packaging must adhere to commercial standards, with SF6 gas maintained at minimum 5 psi pressure and certified to ASTM D2472 purity standards; each unit must be clearly labeled with consignee, purchase order, and destination details, alongside OSHA-compliant safety markings and MSDS documentation. The contract mandates a 10% performance bond, prohibits subcontracting without written approval, requires prevailing wage compliance under Washington state law, and demands a field service engineer be present for three days during commissioning. Publicity and contract assignment are strictly controlled without prior written consent. Bidders must submit sealed hard copies with original signatures via physical delivery to the District’s Chehalis office or through the Public Purchase and WEBS portals, accompanied by electronic files on USB or file share; electronic