Disconnect Switches 35kV

The City of Pasadena Water and Power Department is soliciting bids under solicitation number 2026-IFB-MS-0484 to establish a multi-year contract for the purchase of 35 kV disconnect switches. The procurement specifically requires 20 circuit breaker disconnect switches and 7 bus tie disconnect switches, both meeting 34.5 kV, 2000A, three-pole technical specifications. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the grand total price, with evaluations considering material quality, bidder capability, financial resources, and past performance. All equipment must be delivered to the Pasadena City Yards Water and Power Warehouse during off-peak hours, specifically Monday through Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Bidders must submit all proposals electronically via the City's eProcurement Portal by 3:00 p.m. on November 27, 2026. Required documentation includes Form AA-1, Form AA-2 for labor exceeding $25,000, a Declaration of Non-Collusion, a 12-character Unique Entity Identifier from SAM.gov, and relevant experience forms. Technical compliance is governed by IEEE C37.30.1 standards, and the City reserves the right to conduct factory acceptance testing and inspections at production hold points before shipping. The contract also mandates adherence to the Build America, Buy America Act, ADA accessibility requirements, and California Division of Industrial Relations safety orders. Invoicing is managed through the City's Vendor Invoice Portal, with payments processed on Tuesdays and Thursdays.