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Expired RFB

High Voltage Switchgear, Protective Devices and Outdoor Circuit Breakers

The City of Bartow seeks bids for three new 15 kV class outdoor vacuum circuit breakers to replace obsolete units at the Church St. Substation. Only pre-approved manufacturers (ABB R-MAG or Siemens SDV7 MA) or approved equals are acceptable. Bids are due August 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT.

City of Bartow FL

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Switchgear & protective equipment

Important dates

  • Published

  • Questions due

    Deadline for submission of questions regarding the solicitation.

  • Submission deadline

    Deadline passed

AI overview

The City of Bartow, Florida, through its Electric Department, is issuing Invitation to Bid (ITB) 26-24 for the purchase and delivery of three new medium voltage outdoor vacuum circuit breakers. These breakers are intended to replace outdated, unreliable units at the Church St. Substation to ensure continued safe and reliable operation of the electric distribution system. The contractor will be responsible for furnishing fully assembled, factory-tested breakers that meet all applicable IEEE, ASTM, and NEMA standards, along with all required documentation and a minimum two-year manufacturer warranty.

The required equipment consists of 15 kV class, 1200 amp, outdoor vacuum circuit breakers designed for feeder protection. Each breaker must include stored energy mechanisms, dual shunt trips, bushing current transformers, and a control cabinet compatible with the supplied SEL 351S protection relays. Only pre-approved manufacturers (ABB R-MAG or Siemens SDV7 MA) or approved equals will be considered. Deliverables include complete shop drawings, wiring diagrams, test documentation, and proof that all materials are new, high quality, and suitable for utility substation conditions.

Key dates for this solicitation include a Q&A deadline of August 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT and a proposal deadline of August 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. Submissions may be made electronically via the OpenGov procurement portal or in sealed hard copy as specified in the bid documents. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in accordance with standard terms and conditions. This procurement is part of the City's effort to modernize substation equipment and improve distribution grid reliability.

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Solicitation number

ITB 26-24

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