Renovation of a power facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Completed plans call for the renovation of a power facility.

This Invitation for Bids (IFB) outlines the requirements for the procurement of Gas Insulated Medium-Voltage Circuit Breaker Switchgear and Associated Electrical Equipment featuring vacuum circuit breakers and associated equipment. The switchgear, rated up to 15 kV, must be suitable for indoor installation and be capable of handling a three-phase, 60 Hz grounded-neutral system. The scope includes the manufacture, factory production testing, and field service assistance during installation and commissioning. The equipment is to be provided by Siemens or Eaton, and must meet industry standards for safety, performance, and reliability. The IFB also includes provisions for equipment assembly, testing, commissioning, and training of the City's maintenance personnel to ensure proper operation and upkeep. additional bid date note: Mailing Address for USPS is different than the other delivery methods. Address for USPS delivery is Amanda Gann, Purchasing Agent City of Tuscaloosa PO Box 2089, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403 Bidders may hand-deliver sealed bids to the security desk at the City Hall complex. Entry is located on the 4th level of the Intermodal Facility parking deck, accessible from 7th Street beside Government Plaza. Security will notify Purchasing staff. Hand Delivery Address Amanda Gann, Purchasing Agent City of Tuscaloosa, 2230 7th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 If any person contemplating submitting a bid for this contract is in doubt as to the true meaning of the specifications or other bid documents of any part thereof, he may submit to the Purchasing Agent on or before five (5) days prior to scheduled opening a request for clarification. Bonds and Insurance - Performance Bond - Performance Bond is not required for this project because it is not a construction bid. Utilization of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) Applicable to sub-agreement awards. Owner will solicit to certified Service Centers. Supplier or Prime Contractor is required to solicit potential DBE for supplies, construction and/ or services if they sub out work or materials. Six Affirmative Steps for Good Faith DBE (MBE-WBE) Solicitation Please note per this section, "If the successful bidder plans to subcontract a portion of the project, the bidder must submit to owner within 10 days after bid opening, evidence of affirmative steps taken to utilize small, minority and women's businesses. The City may reject a bid if: 1. The bidder misstates or conceals any material fact in the bid, or if, 2. The bid does not strictly conform to the law or requirement of bid, or if, 3. The bid is conditional, except that the bidder may qualify his bid for acceptance by the City on an "all or none" basis, or a "low item" basis. An "all or none" basis bid must include all items upon which bids are invited. The City may, however, reject all bids whenever it is deemed in the best interest of the City. The City may also waive any minor informalities or irregularities in any bid.