The Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) in Florida has issued an Invitation to Bid (IFB) for the procurement of two 72.5kV SF6 Power Circuit Breakers for the Hord Substation. The solicitation seeks outdoor, dead-tank, gang-operated circuit breakers with specific technical requirements, including a rated continuous current of 2,000 amperes and a short-circuit current rating of 40,000 amperes. Deliverables must fully comply with IEEE, ANSI, and NEMA standards and include comprehensive accessories such as auxiliary switches, position indicators, SF6 gas monitoring systems, and current transformers. The bid was issued on 3/31/2025, with vendor questions due by 4/18/2025 and final proposals due on 5/6/2025 at 2:00 PM EST. Evaluation criteria will likely include technical compliance, vendor experience, references, and pricing, with the anticipated contract term being one year and potential renewal periods. Bidders must demonstrate experience in similar commercial accounts and provide comprehensive documentation proving their capability to meet the detailed technical specifications. The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though vendors must comply with public entity crime statements and scrutinized companies requirements. Bidders are required to maintain a drug-free workplace program and provide appropriate insurance coverage with varying tiers based on contract value. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the solicitation suggests the circuit breakers will be delivered FOB to the Hord Substation, indicating potential integration with existing electrical infrastructure. The bid includes a lump sum pricing structure for the circuit breakers with optional additional field service time, though specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the provided documentation. Vendors must submit comprehensive references and demonstrate capability to provide the highly specialized electrical equipment meeting KUA's precise technical requirements.
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IFB_25-041-MC_Two_69KV_SF6_Circuit_Breakers.pdf | 2MB | 3/28/25 |