25_031 Distribution Circuit Automation Viper .pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the City of Albany, Georgia for Distribution Circuit Automation – Phase 1 Viper Switch Installation Project (Bid Reference No. 25-031). The project involves the installation of twenty-nine (29) Viper Switches at various locations within the city's electric distribution system, requiring a contractor with Certified and Qualified Lineman to work on 12KV electrical distribution lines/facilities. A Pre-Bid Conference and Site Visit is scheduled for December 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at 222 Pine Avenue, Suite 260, Albany, Georgia 31701. Sealed bids are due by January 6, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. The contract term is one year, and the City of Albany will provide all power infrastructure, hardware, and materials while the contractor is responsible for installation labor and equipment.

The project will be awarded on a lump sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. A 5% bid bond is required with all bids, and 100% Performance and Payment bonds will be required from the successful bidder. The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 general liability, $1,000,000 automobile liability, and $100,000 workers' compensation coverage. The City strongly encourages Small Business firms to participate. Liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day will be assessed for delays. The contractor must contact utility locating services prior to installations and is responsible for any damage to utilities caused during installation. Technical specifications include detailed diagrams for Viper-ST recloser installation and pole mounting configurations.