Bid-Site-Notice of Intent to Award-All Proposers.pdf

This is a Notice of Intent to Award issued by the Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) for metal clad switchgear procurement serving the Jessen and Willow Creek Substations located in Eugene, Oregon. The solicitation, identified as Contract #25-151-G, sought medium voltage switchgear to upgrade electrical infrastructure at these critical utility facilities. The original RFP was posted on August 6, 2025, with a submission deadline of September 3, 2025. EWEB has completed its evaluation of all submitted bids and intends to award the contract to General Pacific, Inc. of Fairview, Oregon, which will provide switchgear manufactured by Siemens Energy, Inc. General Pacific achieved the highest evaluation score and was deemed both responsive and responsible. The award is contingent upon final approval by the EWEB Board.

General Pacific, Inc. emerged as the selected vendor based on comprehensive bid evaluation criteria that assessed technical capabilities, pricing competitiveness, and organizational responsibility. No specific pricing information, set-aside designations, or contract term details are provided in this notice of intent. The procurement represents a significant infrastructure investment typical of utility-scale electrical system upgrades and modernization initiatives for the Eugene municipal utility system. Final contract execution and implementation timeline will be established following EWEB Board approval of the award recommendation.