ITB - Pre-Purchase of Equipment for the Hillsboro Electrical Switchgear Project No. 7219

Clean Water Services, a utility district in Washington County, Oregon, is seeking bids for the pre-purchase of equipment for the Hillsboro Electrical Switchgear Project No. 7219. The procurement specifically involves the supply and delivery of a new 480V Motor Control Center (MCC) and Switchgear, along with associated commissioning and startup services. Bidders must submit their electronic proposals via Bid Locker by August 7, 2024, at 2:00 PM local time, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for July 31, 2024. The successful vendor will be responsible for coordinating with the Installing Contractor during installation, start-up, commissioning, and training, with substantial completion required by October 15, 2025, and final completion by January 31, 2026. Bidders must indicate their resident bidder status as defined in Oregon statutes and will be required to furnish a bond. Clean Water Services reserves the right to cancel the solicitation or reject any or all bids submitted.

The contract is not subject to Oregon prevailing wage requirements or federal Davis-Bacon Act regulations. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the available documentation. The procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors capable of providing the specified electrical equipment and associated services. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the project involves integrating new electrical infrastructure into an existing utility system. Although a specific budget range was not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests a significant capital investment for the electrical switchgear equipment, commissioning, and related services. Potential bidders should carefully review all project specifications and be prepared to demonstrate technical capabilities in electrical infrastructure procurement and installation coordination.