Halls Substation Control Panels, Bid #3855

Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) is soliciting bids for a comprehensive substation control panel replacement project for the Halls (HX) Substation, identified as Bid #3855. The procurement involves the design, fabrication, and delivery of multiple complex electrical control panels, including four primary relay panels (HX81/AB87, HXT1/1B87, HX82, and HX83/BB87), SCADA and communication racks, and associated electrical infrastructure components. The technical specifications require 125VDC power supply, draw-out type relays, precise wiring configurations, and comprehensive labeling protocols, with panels constructed using 11-gauge steel and finished with ANSI No. 61 light gray paint. Bidders must submit complete proposals through www.Bidnetdirect.com by May 6th, 2025 at 2:00 PM, with an anticipated contract award date of May 20th, 2025. KUB will evaluate bids based on several criteria, with price being the primary consideration, followed by lead time, specification compliance, warranty details, approval drawing lead time, and references. All line items must be priced FOB destination, including shipping and freight charges, and manufacturers must provide detailed construction drawings, bill of materials, instruction books, and complete factory testing documentation.

KUB encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE), and Small Business Enterprises (SBE), with bidders invited to provide certification proof. Small businesses are defined as those with fifty or fewer employees and less than $10 million in annual revenue. The utility serves over 500,000 customers across Knoxville and seven surrounding counties and boasts an electric system reliability rate of 99.98%. Alternate manufacturers will be considered but must meet KUB's precise specifications and are subject to rejection at the utility's discretion. The procurement includes a two-year warranty from shipment date or eighteen months from energization, with specific requirements for chemical cleaning, priming, and finishing of control panels. While no specific total contract value is explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical specifications and multiple panel requirements suggest a significant infrastructure investment for the Halls Substation rebuild project, with potential value likely in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.