ETU776 Trip Unit Replacement and Testing (Regulator Building)

Milwaukee County is seeking qualified contractors for the ETU776 Trip Unit Replacement and Testing project at General Mitchell Airport in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The procurement involves comprehensive electrical infrastructure maintenance, specifically replacing and testing five ETU776 trip units located in the Regulator Building across multiple electrical breakers, including MSB/A&B Tie Breaker, MSB/A Main Breaker, and others. Bidders must provide new condition trip units, be licensed to distribute the products, and offer manufacturer warranty support. The project requires detailed primary injection testing per NETA Maintenance Testing Specifications, with contractors expected to document existing settings, carefully remove and replace trip units, and conduct precise electrical testing. Key deliverables include a comprehensive report with settings, test results, adjustments, and photo documentation. The bid opportunity was posted on October 23, 2025, with proposals due by November 10, 2025. While no pre-bid meeting is scheduled, potential vendors can submit questions through the designated Q&A forum, with communication strictly limited to the Bid Administrator or Procurement Director.

Milwaukee County encourages participation from diverse vendors and has established specific insurance and compliance requirements for this contract opportunity. The procurement includes provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation, with vendors required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability Insurance and $5,000,000 in Cyber Liability coverage. Insurance must be obtained from carriers with an A.M. Best rating of A X or better, and vendors must name Milwaukee County as an additional insured. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the bid worksheet indicates pricing will be determined on a per-unit basis for the five ETU Unit Replacements. Contractors must be prepared to schedule work with at least four weeks' notice and perform activities on weekdays during straight time, excluding holidays. The county reserves the right to award contracts for individual items, groups of items, or reject any/all bids, emphasizing a competitive and flexible procurement approach.