25-034 Bypass Switches

The City of Albany, Georgia is seeking sealed bids for Invitation to Bid #25-034 to procure 35 three-phase 25kV 600 AMP 125kV BIL bypass switches mounted on 101" pole mounted fiberglass arm brackets. The procurement requires vendors to deliver these specialized electrical switches to the Materials Management Warehouse located at 1726 Lily Pond Road in Albany, GA by January 10, 2025. Bidders must submit comprehensive manufacturer specifications and product samples with their proposals, and pricing must include FOB delivery with prepaid freight. Specific bid requirements include providing a statement of warranty, detailed make and model specifications, and precise delivery timelines for each switch. Key submission deadlines include bid questions due by 5:00 PM on December 27, 2024, with the final bid submission deadline set for 2:30 PM on January 10, 2025. Vendors must also demonstrate compliance with local and federal procurement requirements, including Buy America certification and Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act provisions.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors, with a local preference ordinance potentially favoring local bidders, though this preference does not apply to federally funded projects. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, bidders must meet stringent technical and compliance requirements. The contract includes a one-year firm pricing requirement, suggesting potential future procurement opportunities. Although the exact budget range is not specified, the procurement involves 35 high-voltage electrical switches, indicating a potentially significant contract value. No incumbent vendors are identified in the available documentation, and no specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure are noted. Vendors will need to demonstrate technical capability to provide high-voltage electrical switching equipment that meets the City of Albany's precise specifications and delivery requirements.