Mid-State Switch Gear

The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) is requesting bids for electrical switchgear testing and partial discharge testing services at Mid-State Correctional Facility in Marcy under IFB #480-4-2026, with bids due October 14, 2026. The procurement carries mandatory participation goals: MBE 6 percent, WBE 6 percent, and SDVOB 6 percent.

The scope encompasses comprehensive service and testing of medium-voltage switchgear, automatic transfer switches, vacuum circuit breakers, battery systems, motor control centers, oil-filled and dry-type transformers, low-voltage air switches, and protective relays across a facility powered by two 2400V incoming feeders, Cummins and Cat backup generators (1750kW and 1200kW respectively), three battery systems, 31 transformers, and 28 switches. Partial discharge testing must use the Doble Online PD Testing System with two copies of engineered reports including risk category evaluation. Deliverables also include one-time arc flash safety awareness training (minimum 6 hours for up to 20 persons) and portable generator connection training (minimum 4 hours). All work must be performed at prevailing wage rates under New York State Labor Law.

Pricing shall be submitted as an annual base bid covering all labor, materials, and equipment for complete service, a one-time arc flash training bid, and a time-and-materials rate (hourly labor plus percent markup on parts and materials) for scope outside the base bid. The contract term is 18 months. Matco is identified as a business enterprise that received an identical or substantially similar contract within the past five years.

Required insurance includes commercial general liability (minimum $1 million per occurrence / $3 million aggregate), professional errors and omissions (minimum $1 million), and cyber liability (minimum $1 million). Workers' compensation and disability benefits coverage are mandatory. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. A site visit is scheduled for September 2, 2026; bidder questions are due September 23, 2026. Bids must be physically delivered to 9005 Old River Road, Marcy, NY 13403 — email and facsimile submissions are not acceptable. Contacts: Cristy Guillaume (315-768-8581 x3200, cristy.guillaume@doccs.ny.gov) and Jessica Mortise (315-768-8581 x3204, jessica.mortise@doccs.ny.gov).