JD Cope MV/LV Switchgear

Dalton Utilities is soliciting bids for the design, fabrication, and delivery of critical electrical equipment for the J.D. Cope Energy Facility, a 55.6 MW reciprocating-engine generation plant located in Whitfield County, Georgia. The scope of work requires the provision of one 13.8 kV arc-resistant medium-voltage switchgear lineup and one 480 V arc-resistant low-voltage switchgear lineup. The contract includes the delivery of engineering submittals, manufacturer field services for erection and start-up, spare parts, special tools, and comprehensive documentation. All equipment must be delivered DDP to the site in Chatsworth, Georgia, with a projected award date of September 16, 2026, and a planned delivery date of November 26, 2027. The project mandates strict adherence to quality and safety standards, including OSHA, NFPA, NEC, ASME, and the International Building Code, with an expected equipment service life of 30 years. The supplier is required to maintain a documented quality assurance program and develop an Inspection and Test Plan for approval by the purchaser prior to fabrication. Rigorous packaging and marking requirements are in place to prevent corrosion and damage during transit. Bids are due by September 11, 2026, and the owner will award the contract based on the best overall value rather than the lowest bid.