Motor Control Center (MCC) with Integrated Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Build for City View 1150 Pump Station

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) in Oregon is requesting proposals for design and fabrication of a custom Motor Control Center with integrated Variable Frequency Drives and Programmable Logic Controller panel for the City View 1150 Pump Station, with proposals due August 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

The scope requires one MCC enclosure, one PLC panel and enclosure, and one UPS panel and enclosure, built to custom-engineered specifications and technical documentation provided by EWEB. The contractor must assume full responsibility for project management, submittal preparation, equipment fabrication, freight and delivery to Eugene on an FOB Destination basis, and site supervision during installation, testing, and commissioning. All fabrication activities fall under Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries prevailing wage requirements. Minimum qualifications are ten years of continuous business supplying comparable MCC enclosures and demonstrated delivery of similar equipment to at least three municipal agencies within the past decade.

Pricing must be submitted on a lump-sum basis covering all costs, including shipping and handling. Payment is made upon successful inspection and acceptance within thirty days of invoice receipt. Anticipated equipment delivery is December 11, 2026, coordinated with EWEB staff between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The contractor must submit a detailed schedule within ten days of award approval, with the specific completion date to be negotiated during contract execution.

Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability at $1 million per occurrence, Automobile Liability at $1 million combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation coverage. Evaluation is based on proposer experience and references (30 points), proposer qualifications (30 points), ability to complete on time and on budget (15 points), and pricing (25 points). Award will be made to the highest-ranked responsible proposer through written evaluation without interviews. Contract award is anticipated for September 8, 2026, following EWEB board approval on September 1, 2026. Submissions must be made electronically through the OregonBuys website.