RFP - Padmount Solid Dielectric Switchgear and Integrated Automation - Purchase Order

The City of Anaheim Public Utilities Department (APU) is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit bids for the procurement and delivery of solid-dielectric switchgear and integrated automation cabinets. This project is funded through the State of California's Community Energy Reliability and Resilience Investment (CERRI) grant program and aims to replace approximately 40 existing pad-mounted vacuum interrupters (PMVs) that use SF6 as an insulating medium. The selected respondent will be responsible for providing all goods and services as described in the attached Scope of Work and Specifications (Attachment A), which includes the switchgear units and complete automation cabinet systems. This will be Anaheim's first purchase of pad-mounted solid-dielectric switchgear, marking a transition to more environmentally friendly and reliable equipment.

Key requirements include compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) as the project is subject to federal grant provisions. Respondents must review and acknowledge the BABA requirements detailed in Attachments B and C. The procurement is subject to a specific delivery schedule tied to the grant funding. The City will issue a Purchase Order to the successful respondent, with terms and conditions substantially conforming to this RFP, including standard insurance and indemnity provisions. The agreement will take effect upon mutual execution after all necessary approvals under the Anaheim Municipal Code are secured.

Important dates for this solicitation include the release date of July 2, 2026, and a Q&A deadline of July 18, 2026. Proposals are due by the submission deadline on July 25, 2026. All inquiries and proposal submissions must be directed through the OpenGov Procurement portal at the provided link. Key contacts for this procurement are Marcos Gutierrez, Buyer II (mgutierrez2@anaheim.net, (714) 765-5207) and Lem Reyes, Operations Contract Specialist (lreyes2@anaheim.net, (714) 765-5020). No pre-proposal conference or site visit is scheduled.

Attachments available for review include Attachment A (E153 PM Sw specifications), Attachment B (CERRI Agreement and BABA Requirements), and Attachment C (BABA Preliminary Certification). Respondents should carefully review all sections of the RFP, including the Scope of Work, Evaluation and Selection Process, Evaluation Criteria, Agreement and Required Provisions, General Terms and Conditions, Submission of Proposal and Inquiries, and Respondent Questionnaire. The evaluation will consider factors detailed in the RFP documents, with the City seeking a vendor capable of meeting the technical specifications and BABA compliance requirements for this grant-funded grid modernization initiative.