69kV Circuit Breakers for the North POD Substation

The City of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, is soliciting bids under IFB 320-010926FD for the procurement of five new 69kV power circuit breakers for installation at the North POD Substation. The required equipment must have a nominal rating of 69kV, a maximum rating of 72.5kV, a continuous current capacity of 3,000 Amps, and a symmetrical interrupting rating of 40,000 Amps, with bushing CT ratios adjusted to 2000/5. All materials must be manufactured in the United States or Mexico and comply with the latest IEEE, ASTM, ANSI, NEMA, OSHA, and NESC standards. The contract includes a two-year warranty period and requires a bid guarantee of at least ten percent of the total bid. The contract will be awarded to the lowest acceptable bidder, though the City reserves the right to select another responsible bidder for reasons of standardization or economy. Evaluation factors include equipment delivery timelines, adherence to technical specifications, system suitability, and the intended shipment method. Payment will be made in a lump sum following delivery and verification, subject to a ten percent retainage until all equipment and certified test reports are accepted. Deliveries must be made at the bidder's risk between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with a 30-day tentative shipping notice and 48-hour final notification required. Bids must be submitted by 2:00 PM on October 15, 2026, to the City of Rocky Mount Purchasing Manager.