230 kV Circuit Breaker for City of Wilson

The City of Wilson, North Carolina is requesting proposals for one 230 kV circuit breaker, with sealed proposals due June 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the offices of Booth & Associates, LLC in Raleigh.

The equipment must be rated 230 kV nominal, 245 kV maximum, 1200 amperes continuous current carrying capacity at 60 Hertz, with a minimum 40,000 amperes symmetrical interrupting rating and 900 kV BIL. The unit must be furnished with 1200:5 ratio current transformers. Control voltage will be either 125 VDC or specified at time of order. All equipment must be new, manufactured in the United States or Mexico, and comply with ASTM, ANSI, NEMA, IEEE, OSHA standards, and NESC requirements. The circuit breaker must arrive completely assembled and tested, with components marked for field reassembly. Delivery is to the substation site in Wilson between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

The base bid price includes a manufacturer's field service engineer to supervise assembly and testing for one day. Pricing must cover the circuit breaker, delivery charge, and applicable North Carolina sales tax. Bid security of not less than 5% of the total bid amount is required in the form of cash, cashier's check, certified check, or bid bond. Payment terms are net within 30 days of invoice receipt or acceptance, whichever is later, with 10% retainage held until all equipment and certified test reports are approved. Performance and payment bonds, each in the full amount of the contract sum, are required following award. A one-year warranty from the date of energization or 18 months from delivery, whichever applies, is mandatory; extended warranty up to five years from initial energization is optional. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award based on best value considerations including equipment delivery time, adherence to specifications, equipment suitability, and shipment methodology.