SPILLWAY GATE CONTROL

Public Utility District No. 1 of Lewis County is soliciting bids under solicitation 24-014-IFB for the procurement and delivery of control equipment for the Cowlitz Falls Hydroelectric Project in Washington. The scope of work includes the purchase of four new spillway gate control cabinets, two new flap gate control cabinets, new position sensing instrumentation for existing spillway gate hoist equipment, and associated spare parts. Key deliverables are split into two phases, with the first set of cabinets, Rittmeyer encoders, and Stromag limit switches due by March 31, 2027, and the remaining cabinets and instrumentation due by April 30, 2027. All items must be delivered to the project site in Randle, Washington, with freight deliveries coordinated two business days in advance. The contract will be awarded based on best value rather than the lowest cost, following a responsiveness and reference evaluation process. Bidders must be licensed to do business in Washington State and provide certifications regarding wage law compliance. For bids totaling 120,000 dollars or more, a bid guarantee of five percent is required, and a performance bond is mandatory for the contract. Technical requirements include adherence to UL 508A standards and the submission of a Factory Acceptance Testing plan. The District maintains final authority over the acceptability of workmanship and materials, utilizing Non-Conformance Reports to resolve any discrepancies. Bids must be submitted by September 17, 2026.