Eweb ITB#24-029-g battery banks for eweb substations

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) #24-029-G for station class battery banks and racks to support their substation electrical distribution system in Lane County, Oregon. The procurement seeks companies capable of providing battery banks, racks, and optional containment systems, with an estimated annual purchase of three battery banks and three racks for up to five years. EWEB requires detailed technical specifications for the battery banks, including specific size, capacity, construction, and warranty requirements. The solicitation calls for pricing and delivery of goods within 180 days of order, with bids due by February 7, 2024, at 2:00 PM PST. EWEB plans to make an intent to award announcement on February 12, 2024, with the final contract award scheduled for March 7, 2024. The agency will select the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the total items selected for award, with the contract to be awarded to a single bidder. EWEB reserves the right to withdraw any items from the award if it is in their best interest.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. United Sales Associates, Inc. of Lake Oswego, Oregon, has been identified as the lowest bidder and is expected to receive the contract award. The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications for battery banks and racks. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documents, the procurement suggests an ongoing need for battery infrastructure with an anticipated annual purchase of three battery banks and three racks. The contract appears designed to establish a multi-year supply arrangement for critical electrical substation infrastructure, potentially representing a significant procurement opportunity for qualified vendors in the electrical equipment supply market. The solicitation covers the procurement of equipment for EWEB's substation electrical distribution system serving Lane County and the City of Eugene.