Grounding Switches 35kV

The City of Pasadena Water and Power department is soliciting bids under solicitation number 2026-IFB-MS-0454 to establish a multi-year contract for the purchase of ten 35 kV three-pole grounding switches. These switches must feature interphase mechanical linkage, vertical drive linkage, pivot arms, guides, and a manual operator, with insulators made of solid core porcelain or composite polymer. All equipment must be designed, constructed, and tested according to IEEE, ASNI, NEMA, and ASTM standards, specifically NEMA SG6 and NFPA 70. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the Grand Total Price. Bids must be submitted electronically via the City of Pasadena eProcurement portal by 3:00 pm on November 30, 2026, and must remain valid for at least 180 calendar days. Required documentation includes a 12-character alphanumeric Unique Entity Identifier from SAM.gov, Form AA-1, a Declaration of Non-Collusion for solicitations over 75,000 dollars, and a relevant experience form. The contractor must adhere to strict packaging and marking requirements, including the use of desiccants and fungicides for sea shipments and specific tagging corresponding to the 3PGRD Bill of Materials. Deliveries are restricted to Monday through Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the Pasadena City Yards Water and Power Warehouse. Administrative requirements include compliance with Title VII Equal Employment Opportunity practices and a preference for recruiting Pasadena residents. Payment is contingent upon the submission of a W-9 form and the City's final inspection and acceptance of materials. The City may conduct inspections at production hold points, and suppliers must submit an Inspection and Test Procedure Outline at least three weeks before testing begins. Additionally, the contract requires adherence to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and California's prevailing wage laws under Labor Code Section 1781.