69 & 115kV Power Circuit Switcher

Public Utility District No. 1 of Lewis County is soliciting bids for 69kV and 115kV SF6 power circuit switchers under solicitation number 26-033-IFB, with a response deadline of May 28, 2026. Bidders must choose between offering the base 69kV unit or the alternative 115kV unit, with both options including associated spare parts and a five-year warranty, and all pricing must be submitted via the required Summary Bid Form. Deliverables are to be furnished F.O.B. site at 124 Habein Road, Chehalis, WA, with a strict delivery deadline of July 1, 2027. The contract requires full compliance with Washington State prevailing wage laws, OSHA MSDS documentation, NEMA enclosure standards, and specific technical performance criteria including a 6-cycle interrupt time, 0.25-cycle simultaneity, 25 operational cycles, and a maximum SF6 leak rate of 0.5% per year. All equipment must meet detailed specifications outlined in Exhibit C and Supplemental Contract Requirements, including mandatory features like remote gas-density monitors, GFCI receptacles, and LED lighting. Bidders must submit sealed physical proposals or electronic copies via Public Purchase or WEBS, adhering to strict formatting rules that prohibit fax, email, or unsigned submissions. A 10% performance bond is required upon award, issued by a Washington State-admitted insurer rated A-, Class VII or better, and must remain active throughout the contract term. The District will evaluate bids using a best-value trade-off approach, weighing technical merit, past performance, and cost—not necessarily selecting the lowest bid. No subcontracting is permitted without prior written approval, and the contractor must indemnify the District against all claims arising from performance, maintain required insurance limits, and provide continuous service bulletins at no additional charge. The award is conditional upon fund availability, payment is made net 30 days after acceptance of deliverables, and all invoices must reference the purchase order number and be submitted physically with the shipment. The District reserves the right to reject all bids without obligation or reimbursement.