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

Clean Water Services, located in Washington County, Oregon, is seeking bids for the Pre-Purchase of Power Distribution Equipment for the Hillsboro Electrical Switchgear Project (Project No. 7219) at the Hillsboro Water Resource Recovery Facility. The procurement involves supplying and delivering new 480V Power Distribution Equipment to replace existing switchgear, specifically 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 Tuesday, May 27, 2025, with a public bid opening conducted via telephone conference. The goods must be delivered to the facility no later than May 31, 2026, with substantial completion of services expected by November 15, 2026, and final completion by December 31, 2026. Prospective bidders are encouraged to request a site visit within 5 business days of the advertisement date, and the District reserves the right to cancel the solicitation or reject bids not complying with public bidding procedures. Technical support will be provided by Jonathan Lilly, Senior Electrical Engineer from R&W Engineering, Inc., and administrative support will be managed by Michelle Mann, Procurement Specialist.

The solicitation is not subject to Oregon prevailing wage requirements or federal Davis-Bacon Act regulations and does not involve asbestos abatement work. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types were mentioned in the documentation. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a bond as prescribed in the Bidding Documents. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the procurement involves the replacement of electrical switchgear infrastructure at a water resource recovery facility. The project appears to be focused on upgrading and modernizing power distribution equipment, with an emphasis on reliability and technical specifications. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate technical capability in electrical equipment procurement and installation, with a focus on meeting the precise requirements outlined in the bid documentation for the Hillsboro Water Resource Recovery Facility.