About this opportunity
AI summaryThe buyer seeks a vendor to purchase, manufacture, and deliver six 115 kV center-break vee substation disconnect switches to Chehalis, Washington. The required scope entails six group-operated, three-phase, center-break vee switches with arcing horns rated at 115 kV, 60 Hz, and 1200 A, including freight and all necessary bolts, pipe, operating components, and related parts. Eligibility is restricted to onshore US organizations only, and performance of the work will take place onsite. Vendors must submit all questions regarding the opportunity no later than November 18, 2026.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Public Utility District No. 1 of Lewis County
- Solicitation No.
- 26-063-IFB
Scope of work
- Six group-operated, three-phase, center-break vee switches with arcing horns rated 115 kV, 60 Hz, and 1200 A
- Complete bolts, pipe, operating components, and other required parts
- Factory assembly and adjustment of switches prior to shipment
- Freight and delivery of all six switches to Chehalis, WA
- Material safety data sheets on chemicals and hazardous materials
- Service bulletins and product improvement notifications
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Responsiveness Evaluation (administrative and minimum requirements) | Pass/Fail |
| Bidder Responsibility | Pass/Fail |
| Reference Evaluation | Pass/Fail |
| Lowest Total Bid Price | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Licensed to do business in the State of Washington or commit to obtaining licensure prior to goods delivery or services rendered
- Ability to meet the required goods and services technical specifications
Documents to include with your response
- Exhibit A – Summary Bid Form (all pages completed and signed)
- Bid guarantee (certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond of 5% of total bid price for bids $120,000 or more)
- Contractor / Vendor / Manufacturer Certification
- Alternate material specification sheet with technical description and alternate pricing (if applicable)
Key dates
- Release Date
- Friday, November 6, 2026
- Bid Due Date and Time
- Thursday, December 3, 2026, by 2:00 PM Pacific Time
- Delivery deadline
- September 1, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Clearly identified physical sealed bid accepted at Public Utility District No. 1 of Lewis County, 321 N.W. Pacific Avenue, Chehalis, Washington 98532.
Contract details
- Term
- From the contract execution date through final acceptance and delivery no later than September 1, 2027
- Place of performance
- 124 Habein Rd., Chehalis, WA 98532
- Insurance and bonding
- Workers' Compensation as required by law; General Liability minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate; Automobile Liability at or above legal requirements; 5% bid guarantee for bids of $120,000 or more; 100% Performance Bond if progress payments are permitted.
- Funding
- State, federal, or local funding