Substation Control Enclosure for Jackson Highway Substation

Public Utility District No. 1 of Lewis County is requesting bids for fabrication, delivery, offloading, and installation of a prefabricated control enclosure for the Jackson Highway Substation in Lewis County, Washington, with sealed bids due November 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and questions due November 5, 2026.

Bidders must be licensed to do business in Washington State or commit to obtaining licensure prior to delivery or service provision. The scope encompasses a complete specified control enclosure including fabrication per project specifications and contract drawings, delivery to the Jackson Highway Substation (at the intersection of Rush Road and Jackson Highway), offloading, installation, field services, and all accessories. Bidders may submit alternate material specifications that meet the technical goals of the procurement and must be priced separately. Final installation and delivery are required no later than October 1, 2027.

The contract is contingent upon District funding availability. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest total bid price. Bids of $120,000 or more must include a bid guarantee of five percent of the total bid amount as a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond. The vendor must comply with prevailing wage requirements for labor performed in Washington State, as established by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries, and submit statements of intent and affidavits of wages paid.

Progress payments are permitted under a 100 percent performance bond requirement, with payment schedules tied to milestones including design approval, steel fabrication completion, equipment testing completion, delivery, and final acceptance. The vendor must provide general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate. Warranty coverage of at least twelve months following acceptance is required, with the vendor responsible for all repair and replacement costs during the warranty period. All goods must ship F.O.B. destination with risk of loss passing upon District acceptance. The District expects to announce the apparent successful bidder on December 15, 2026, with an anticipated order date of December 17, 2026.