Request for Sealed Bids for furnishing Substation Equipment

The City of Elizabeth City, North Carolina is seeking sealed bids for substation equipment through a competitive procurement process. The solicitation targets vendors capable of providing comprehensive substation infrastructure components, with bids due on December 18, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. local time. Proposals will be publicly opened at Progressive Engineering Consultants, Inc.'s office located at 4700 Lebanon Road, Suite D1, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Bidders must submit a certified check or cashier's check payable to the City of Elizabeth City, or provide a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by a Corporate Surety licensed in North Carolina, with the bond amount equal to five percent of the total bid price. Bid proposals will remain valid for ninety days after receipt, and the successful bidder must furnish a 100 percent Performance Bond valid for one year following final project acceptance. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept any combination of proposals deemed most advantageous.

The procurement explicitly encourages participation by minority business enterprises, suggesting potential set-aside or preferential considerations for disadvantaged business entities. Contract documents are available for examination at the City of Elizabeth City's Electrical Director's Office and at Progressive Engineering Consultants, Inc., with copies obtainable by contacting the consulting firm at P.O. Box 690638, Charlotte, North Carolina 28227, or by telephone at (704) 545-7327. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the requirement for a bid bond suggests a substantial procurement value for the substation equipment. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and no specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure are outlined in the available documentation. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the City's substation equipment specifications, with a strong emphasis on promoting diverse business participation.