EU Electric Equipment Painting
Invitation For Bid for painting of electric utility equipment including transformers and substation infrastructure for the City of Naperville, IL. Bids due August 14, 2026, with a pre-proposal conference on July 23, 2026. Services must be all-inclusive with established material markup percentages.
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The City of Naperville Department of Public Utilities Electric (DPU-E) is issuing Invitation For Bid (IFB) 26-159 for electric equipment painting services. The contract covers painting of transformers, regulators, switches, and other electric utility infrastructure within the City's substations and related facilities. The bid establishes all-inclusive service rates, material rates, material markup percentages, and material discount percentages, with pricing encompassing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision. Estimated quantities are provided for bid purposes only; actual quantities will be determined by the City based on operational needs.
The solicitation was released on July 16, 2026. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for July 23, 2026, at 3:30 PM CT. Questions must be submitted by July 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT. Proposals are due by August 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM CT. All submissions must be made electronically through the City's procurement portal at the provided URL.
Technical inquiries may be directed to Carla Soria, Technical Specialist Electric Utilities, at (630) 548-2985 or soriac@naperville.il.us. Procurement-related questions should be addressed to Shanel Gayle, Procurement Officer, at (630) 305-5344 or gayles@naperville.il.us. Both contacts are located in Naperville, Illinois. The full solicitation package includes a scope of work, bid worksheet, general terms and conditions, insurance sample, safety orientation checklist, and equipment photographs.
Qualified contractors must have experience in industrial painting of electrical equipment, particularly in energized substations. Work includes surface preparation, priming, and application of protective coatings in compliance with manufacturer specifications and City standards. Contractors must adhere to all safety protocols, including the City's Contractor Safety Orientation Checklist. The bid worksheet details line items for various equipment types with estimated quantities. No additional fuel surcharges or shipping fees will be allowed; all pricing must be inclusive.
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Proposal Document
View proposal documentSolicitation number
26-159
Contact
- Shanel Gayle
- gayles@naperville.il.us
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