Three phase 27KV reclosers

Peabody Municipal Light Plant is requesting sealed bids for three phase 27kV automatic vacuum reclosers with bids due November 5, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. at 201 Warren Street Extension, Peabody, Massachusetts, where proposals will be publicly opened and read.

The scope is three electronically controlled, pole-mounted reclosers with 800A continuous current rating and 12.5kA rated symmetrical interrupting current. Each unit must include SEL-651R control units, six low-energy analog voltage sensors, stainless steel enclosures, surge arresters, cable assemblies, and mounting hardware. All reclosers must be factory-preassembled and shipped to the Peabody jobsite with minimum 48-hour advance delivery notification. Delivery windows are 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding local holidays, with forklift offloading capability required. Bidders must provide three customer references and certifications of non-collusion and tax compliance.

Bid pricing must be firm for the quoted delivery date, with all shipping costs to Peabody incorporated in the price. Bids without escalation clauses are preferred; escalation formulas may be included if firm pricing cannot be offered. The Peabody Municipal Light Plant reserves the right to increase contracted quantities up to twice the original amount. The successful vendor must execute a contract within fifteen days of award notification. Full payment will be approved within thirty days of inspection and acceptance.

Bidders must submit three sealed copies of their proposals with a completed bid form and evidence of qualifications. All inquiries regarding specifications must be submitted in writing to James Gomes, Supervising Electrical Engineer; verbal answers are not permitted. Bids must be received by the specified date and time; late submissions will not be accepted.