Annual 69KV circuit breaker multi-year agreement

The City of Lakeland is requesting bids on a one-year agreement for the purchase of 69kV circuit breakers under ITB released September 28, 2026, with bids due October 27, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. via the City's OpenGov e-Procurement Portal. The contract includes options for four additional one-year renewals upon mutual consent, not to exceed five years total, and may be utilized by other City of Lakeland departments.

Two part numbers are required: Part #1092690 (Circuit Breaker 69kV 2000A 48VDC) and Part #1092691 (Circuit Breaker 69kV 2000A 125VDC). Circuit breakers must be three-phase, 60 Hz units rated for outdoor use on solidly grounded systems with maximum line-to-line voltage of 72.5 kV, featuring three-pole gang tripping and closing, dead tank construction, and sulfur hexafluoride gas and/or vacuum as the dielectric and interrupting medium. Equipment shall be delivered FOB to Lakeland Electric's Transmission & Distribution facility at 1140 East Parker Street, Lakeland, Florida 33801.

Local-vendor preference is available for businesses meeting specified criteria within Lakeland Electric's service territory. Bidders must provide references for a minimum of three projects of equal size and scope completed within the past three years and demonstrate proven ability to supply equipment of this type with service facilities and technical expertise.

Required submittals include W-9 forms, Florida Sunbiz registration, Certificates of Insurance ($1,000,000 commercial general liability and business auto liability plus excess liability), Hold Harmless Indemnification Agreements, Human Trafficking Affidavits (all notarized), proof of drug-free workplace certification, suspension and debarment certification, public entity crimes certification, and non-collusion statements. Within thirty days of the effective date, the contractor must submit compliance submittals including outline drawings and foundation specifications; schematic and wiring diagrams are due within forty-five days and instruction manuals within 120 days. The contractor must provide one-year warranty on materials and workmanship and eighteen-month warranty from shipment on all equipment and component parts. Pricing remains firm until the next scheduled price revision period, with adjustments based on established indices for labor, steel, and non-ferrous materials. Bids must remain valid for 90 days from opening. Written questions are due October 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The City reserves the right to award based on considerations beyond cost, including bidder experience, qualifications, standardization, and technical evaluation, and reserves the right to reject any or all bids, accept partial bids, or award to one or more bidders.