Solid-Dielectric Medium Voltage Switchgear

The City of Seattle, through FAS Purchasing, is soliciting proposals for solid-dielectric medium voltage switchgears suitable for utility, industrial, and power plant applications. The primary scope involves the provision of 15kV padmount 6-position switchgear with enclosures, with a preference for equipment dimensions smaller than seven feet in height and depth. Technical requirements include compliance with IEEE 693 Annex M for seismic standards, ASTM specifications, and USEPA standards, and the equipment must be PBT free. Vendors must provide a minimum two-year warranty and maintain an order desk available from 7 AM to 5 PM PT on business days. Additionally, the equipment must meet Federal Buy America Act requirements, and contractors must provide a Build America, Buy America compliance certification. The selection process utilizes a points-based system where the highest-ranked proposer is awarded the contract. Evaluation is weighted equally across three categories: pricing, dimensions of the 15kV padmount, and the use of stainless steel auxiliary parts. Mandatory compliance includes adherence to the Civil Rights Act Title VI, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act. Contractors are also required to provide insurance certification naming the City of Seattle as an additional insured and must follow non-discrimination and minority outreach guidelines per the Seattle Municipal Code. All proposals must be submitted electronically via the City's procurement portal by January 14, 2027.