The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is procuring switchboard equipment for installation in the new Clean Water Research Center at the South Shore Water Reclamation Facility through a competitive bid process (Contract No. S01013D05). The procurement requires comprehensive switchboard systems with specific technical specifications, including UL-listed components, NEMA 12 enclosure, and silver-plated copper bus work. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the Bonfire online platform by October 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. central time, with a total bid composed of three line items: submittals, manufacturer's services, and equipment. The contract will run until December 31, 2027, with a delivery deadline of 400 days from the Notice to Proceed. Mandatory deliverables include detailed shop drawings, product information, and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals. All switchboards must be Buy America Build America compliant, with manufactured products produced in the United States and components mined, produced, or manufactured in the U.S. comprising more than 55% of the total cost. The procurement includes specific small business participation goals, encouraging small, women, veteran, and minority business enterprise (S/W/MBE) involvement. Approved manufacturers for the switchboards include Eaton/Cutler-Hammer, Square D by Schneider Electric, Siemens, and ABB (as of Addendum 1 issued on September 16, 2025). Bidders must demonstrate compliance with electrical and safety standards and make good faith efforts to include diverse businesses in their proposal. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is being funded through the Clean Water Fund Program (CWFP) loan. The solicitation covers specialized electrical infrastructure equipment for a municipal water treatment facility, with strict technical and documentation requirements that may limit the pool of potential respondents. Bidders must carefully review all specifications, including the bid worksheet and detailed technical requirements, to ensure full compliance with the district's precise procurement needs.
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3-S01013D05 Addendum 1 20250916.pdf | 132KB | 9/11/25 | ||
2-S01013D05 Bid Documents.pdf | 2MB | 9/11/25 | ||
1-S01013D05 Attachment A - Bid Worksheet.xlsx | 13KB | Spreadsheet | 9/11/25 |