SUB 6 15kV Circuit Breakers

The City of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Energy Resources Department issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number 320-010426FD on April 7, 2026, to procure the furnishing and installation of two complete 15kV circuit breakers at Substation #6. The scope of work encompasses all labor, materials, equipment, freight, supervision, and services necessary for installation in accordance with applicable codes and manufacturer recommendations, with explicit exclusions for electrical substation connections, concrete work, site civil construction, permitting, regulatory approvals, inspections, commissioning beyond equipment provision, startup, and ongoing operational services. Bidders must submit pricing as lump sum costs for the circuit breakers, freight to Rocky Mount, and labor, equipment, and supervision by the April 22, 2026 bid opening at 2:00 PM ET. Technical specifications require vacuum circuit breakers rated 15.5 kV maximum with 1,200 amperes continuous rating and 20,000 amperes interrupting capacity, along with control cabinet features, relays, bushing current transformers, and SCADA monitoring capabilities. The work must be completed within six months from Notice to Proceed and achieve inspection approval by the stated deadline. Bidders must submit written questions by April 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM, with responses provided by April 16, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder, with evaluation considering quality, performance, and contract performance time in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes Section 143-131.

A local preference policy applies to this procurement, allowing eligible local bidders to match the lowest non-local bidder's price if within five percent or $25,000, whichever is less. An aspirational ten percent participation goal for Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) and Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) vendors is required, with bidders obligated to document good faith efforts if the goal is not achieved. Bidders must complete a pricing form, provide at least three references demonstrating similar project experience, comply with E-Verify employment verification requirements, and commit to a five-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. The City of Rocky Mount reserves the right to make separate awards to different vendors, reject any or all bids, or cancel the IFB entirely. Bids should be submitted to the City of Rocky Mount Purchasing Office at 331 South Franklin Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, or via U.S. Mail to PO Box 1180, Rocky Mount, NC 27802. No budget range or incumbent vendor information was specified in the solicitation documents.