2023-30 Single Phase Self-powered Reclosers

The City of Covington, Georgia is seeking bids for the purchase of sixty (60) Single Phase Self-powered Reclosers. The Request for Bid (RFB) details the technical specifications, standards, and construction requirements for the reclosers, including the operating mechanism, modes of operation, communications module, and required accessories. Sealed bids must be submitted to the City of Covington Purchasing Department by October 6th, 2023 at 10:00 AM, and the bids will be publicly opened at 11:00 AM the same day. The City will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and the warranty for the reclosers is three years from the date of shipment.

The RFB states that the City of Covington is exempt from federal excise tax and Georgia sales tax, and that suppliers and contractors are responsible for any applicable taxes. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to award the contract to a single bidder or multiple bidders based on its best interest. The RFB also outlines a local vendor preference policy, as well as a joint purchasing agreement with other public agencies in Newton County. The total value of the contract is not specified, but the City has not indicated any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond.