P08925 - 138 KV Circuit Switcher.pdf

LEGAL NOTICE

AND

INVITATION TO COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL

P089-25

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is requesting Competitive Electronic and Sealed

Proposals (hereon styled “RFP”) for a 138kV Circuit Switchers for several substations until 5:00

PM, September 17, 2025 in the Brownsville PUB Purchasing Office, 1155 FM 511, Olmito, Texas 78575.

Electronic or sealed proposal received after this time will not be considered.

RFP’s will be acknowledged by BPUB on September 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM. Firms can call in at

10:30 AM, September 18, 2025 to (956) 214-6020 to listen to the proposal opening.

Brownsville Public Utilities Board utilizes the Texas Purchasing Group to post Request for

Proposals (RFP’s) and bid opportunities. Registration is available at registering on Bidnet

Direct's Texas Purchasing Group, if you haven’t already registered.

Detailed specifications may be obtained at the following website, also: https://www.brownsville-pub.com/rfp_status/open/.

Each Proposal shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope and shall be plainly marked on the outside of the envelope and on any carrier’s envelope: “PROPOSAL P089-25, 138KV CIRCUIT

SWITCHERS SEPTEMBER 17, 2025, 5:00 PM”. This envelope shall be addressed to Diane

Solitaire; Brownsville Public Utilities Board; Purchasing Department; 1155 FM 511, Olmito, Texas 78575.

Each proposal shall constitute an offer to the Board, as outlined therein, and shall be irrevocable for at least ninety (90) days after the time announced for the opening thereof. Firm is required to execute a contract and furnish a Supply Bond. The supply bond shall be valid from the notice of award until the acceptance of the 138kV SF6 Circuit Switchers. Additionally, in lieu of a supply bond, a letter of credit (LOC) from a Texas institution is acceptable. If the successful firm fails to execute the contract and to furnish a satisfactory Supply Bond within 10 days from the date on which he is notified that his proposal has been accepted, the amount of his check or supply bond shall be forfeited to the Brownsville PUB as mutually agreed to liquidated damages, and not as a penalty.

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The Brownsville Public Utilities Board will not be responsible in the event that the U.S. Postal

Service or any other courier system fails to deliver the sealed proposals to the Brownsville Public

Utilities Board, Purchasing Office by the given deadline above. Electronic transmission of the

RFP will be acceptable.

The Brownsville PUB reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive irregularities contained therein and to accept any proposal deemed most advantageous to the Brownsville PUB.

Diane Solitaire Purchasing Department

(956) 983-6366

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Please submit this page upon receipt.

Acknowledgment Form

P089-25 138kV Circuit Switchers

For any clarifications, please contact Hugo E. Lopez at the Brownsville Public Utilities Board, Purchasing Department at (956) 983-6375 e-mail: hlopez@brownsville-pub.com

Please e-mail this page upon receipt of legal notice. If you only received the legal notice and you want the proposal package mailed, please provide a method of shipment with account number in the space designated below.

Check one:

( ) Yes, I will be able to send a RFP; obtained RFP package from BPUB website or from

Bidnet registering on Bidnet Direct's Texas Purchasing Group.

( ) Yes, I will be able to send a RFP; please email the RFP package.

Email:

( ) No, I will not be able to send a RFP for the following reason:

If you are unable to send your Proposal, kindly indicate your reason for “No bid” above and return this form via email to hlopez@brownsville-pub.com or dsolitaire@brownsville-pub.com. This will ensure you remain active on our vendor list.

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