Purchase 115kV Capacitor Switchers

Lincoln Electric System is soliciting formal bids for the purchase and delivery of four 115kV capacitor bank switchers to be used at the North Bluff Substation. The procurement, identified as solicitation number 118-26, requires the equipment to be furnished F.O.B. destination to Lincoln, Nebraska, with a required delivery date of March 1, 2028. Technical specifications mandate that the units be factory assembled, adjusted, and tested in accordance with ANSI C37.09 standards. Specific requirements include a maximum design voltage of 123kV, compliance with ASTM D2472 for SF6 gas, and a factory leak test confirming a leak rate of less than 0.5% per year. Additionally, the units must be shipped factory-filled or under positive SF6 gas pressure and include a field fill kit containing a regulator, stainless steel Teflon-lined hose, and Dilo dn8 fittings. Bids must be submitted electronically through the LES Online Procurement System no later than October 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. The contract award will be based on the lowest total bid price, the proposed completion date, and the consideration of any noted exceptions or clarifications to the specifications. Successful bidders must provide comprehensive technical documentation, including dimensional drawings, anchor bolt placement, and foundation reactions, and are required to complete an Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance Form. Bidders must also guarantee equipment against mechanical and physical defects, with options to provide pricing for extended warranties of 12, 24, or 48 months. All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted through the official bid portal under the clarifications tab.