BL006-25, Purchase of Outdoor Pad Mount Switches and Transformers

Gwinnett County's Board of Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the Purchase of Outdoor Pad Mount Switches and Transformers through Solicitation BL006-25, targeting the Department of Water Resources. The procurement specifically seeks two Fused Pad Mount Switches (S&C PME-5 or approved equivalent) and two Pad Mount Compartmental Transformers (EATON/Cooper Power Pad Mount or approved equivalent), with precise technical specifications requiring 14.4kV, 200 Amp switches with Class 50E fusing and 750 kVA transformers with 12.47kV delta primary and 480/277VAC wye secondary windings. Both equipment items must include IR windows for external thermography. Bid submissions are due by March 25, 2025, at 2:50 P.M. local time, with public bid opening scheduled for 3:00 P.M. at the Gwinnett County Financial Services - Purchasing Division. Prospective bidders must submit questions by March 06, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. to Brittany Bryant, and delivery will be F.O.B. Destination to the Department of Water Resources Central facility in Buford, GA. The County will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, reserving the right to split the award or award in its entirety.

The solicitation includes specific restrictions on bidder eligibility, explicitly stating that firms currently on the Gwinnett County ineligible source list will not be considered for the contract. During periods of debarment, suspension, or placement on the ineligible source list, vendors are prohibited from submitting offers, quotes, bids, or proposals, even if automatically or electronically notified of a solicitation request. While the document does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, it emphasizes competitive bidding and vendor responsibility. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but unit prices must include all charges, including delivery. The procurement appears to be a straightforward equipment purchase with technical specifications designed to ensure compatibility with existing infrastructure and meet the Department of Water Resources' operational requirements. Potential vendors should carefully review the technical specifications and submission guidelines to ensure compliance and competitive positioning.