High Voltage Switchgear, Protective Devices and Outdoor Circuit Breaker
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 26-24
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Rebecca Watt rwatt@cityofwinterpark.org (407) 599-3399
Opportunity details come from constructionbidsource.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The City of Winter Park, Florida is requesting sealed bids on the Stirling Avenue Bridge Replacement project under IFB 26-24, with bids due August 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and questions due July 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
The scope includes demolition of an existing timber box culvert on Stirling Avenue approximately 200 feet east of Lakeview Drive and construction of a single-span cast-in-place concrete flat slab bridge with two travel lanes and ADA-compliant pedestrian facilities. Work also encompasses sheet pile retaining walls, rubble riprap, stormwater piping, utility coordination, sidewalk modifications, minor roadway reconstruction with curb and gutter, maintenance of traffic, erosion control, clearing and grubbing, and sod restoration across approximately 270 feet of Stirling Avenue.
Substantial completion is required within 197 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with final completion within 30 calendar days thereafter. Liquidated damages of $1,685 per day apply for delays beyond these deadlines. Bidders must submit a 5% bid surety payable to the City of Winter Park. The successful respondent must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price, with payment terms net 30 days from invoice receipt.
General liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, auto liability of $1,000,000 per person and $2,000,000 per accident, and workers' compensation at statutory limits are required. All insurance must name the City of Winter Park as an additional insured with a waiver of subrogation. Bidders must comply with Florida Statutes requirements including public entity crime certifications, drug-free workplace affidavits, equal opportunity employment obligations, and E-Verify requirements. The project is funded through the City's capital improvement program; general use permits from the St. Johns River Water Management District and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are already obtained and no right-of-way acquisition is required. Responses must be submitted electronically through the City's e-Procurement Portal.
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Update #2 · Latest ·
The work includes furnishing three new outdoor, medium voltage vacuum circuit breakers designed, built, fully assembled, factory tested, and delivered ready for installation at the Church St. Substation. The Equipment Contractor shall provide complete breaker units in accordance with all specifications, including enclosures, operating mechanisms, bushing current transformers, control wiring, control cabinets, nameplates, accessories, spare parts where applicable, and any special tools required for installation.
The contractor shall supply circuit breakers meeting the technical performance requirements specified in Section 33 75 23, including 15 kV class, 1200 amp continuous rating, vacuum interruption, stored energy mechanisms, dual shunt trip coils, grounding pads, heaters, gauges or visual indicators, and compatibility with the supplied SEL 351S protection system relay. All materials and components must comply with the applicable IEEE, ASTM, and NEMA standards referenced in the specifications. Only pre approved manufacturers (ABB R MAG, Siemens SDV7 MA, or approved equal) may be proposed.
The contractor shall submit all required documentation for approval, including shop drawings, breaker assembly diagrams, BCT ratio curves, wiring schematics, paint process documentation, installation test recommendations, and manufacturer test reports. The manufacturer must coordinate delivery with the Owner, provide operation and maintenance manuals, and ensure the equipment arrives fully tested, properly protected, and ready for field installation by others. A factory trained service engineer must be available upon request for support with testing and commissioning.
All technical requirements for the outdoor mediumvoltage circuit breakers shall be interpreted in accordance with Circuit Breaker 3375-00 and 33-75-23 (attached as supporting documents A & B, under the "Attachments" section), which provides the complete design, performance, testing, and documentation standards applicable to this procurement.
4.3. Vendor Qualifications
To be eligible for award under this ITB, vendors must meet the minimum qualification requirements established by the City. These qualifications are verified through the Bartow Qualification Statement Form, included in Tab 7: Vendor Submittal Forms. Vendors must submit the completed form and all required supporting documentation with their bid. At a minimum, vendors shall:
- Have been in business under the same legal name and FEIN/TIN for at least two (2) years.
- Provide three (3) references for similar work completed within the past five (5) years that match the size and technical complexity of this procurement (utility infrastructure, substationgrade equipment, or mediumvoltage apparatus).
- Demonstrate possession of all required licenses, including:
- Business/Occupational License (City of Bartow or Polk County, as applicable).
- Professional or industry licenses relevant to manufacturing, distributing, or supplying highvoltage electrical equipment.
- Disclose any subcontractors proposed to participate in the work and provide qualifications of key personnel assigned to the project.
- Provide evidence of financial stability, demonstrating the ability to furnish highvalue electrical apparatus for municipal utility operations.
- Identify primary and secondary project contacts and describe communication procedures with the City during fulfillment of the resulting purchase order.
Update #1 ·
The project includes replacing the existing timber box culvert on Stirling Avenue, approximately 200 feet east of Lakeview Drive, with a single-span cast-in-place concrete flat slab bridge.
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