ITB - Equipment Pre-Purchase of Power Distribution Equipment for Hillsboro Electrical Switchgear

Clean Water Services, located in Washington County, Oregon, is soliciting bids for a pre-purchase of power distribution equipment for the Hillsboro Electrical Switchgear Project No. 7219. The procurement seeks a single manufacturer to supply and deliver new 480V Power Distribution Equipment to replace existing switchgear at the Hillsboro Water Resource Recovery Facility. Specific equipment requirements include two 480V panelboards with double-throw safety switches, power monitors, and surge protection. Electronic bids must be submitted via Equity Hub's Bid Locker by 2:00 p.m. local time on April 23, 2025, with a public bid opening conducted via telephone conference. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for April 17, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., requiring attendees to wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Delivery of goods is required by May 31, 2026, with substantial completion targeted for November 15, 2026, and final completion by December 31, 2026.

The contract is not subject to Oregon prevailing wage requirements or federal Davis-Bacon Act regulations and does not involve asbestos abatement work. Bidders must indicate their status as a resident bidder as defined in ORS 279A.120. Clean Water Services reserves the right to cancel the solicitation or reject bids that do not comply with public bidding procedures. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, bidders will need to demonstrate capability to meet the technical specifications and delivery timelines. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the available documentation. Administrative and technical support contacts include Michelle Mann from Clean Water Services and Jonathan Lilly from R&W Engineering, Inc. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the procurement involves specialized electrical equipment for a water resource recovery facility, suggesting a potentially significant investment in infrastructure upgrade and replacement.