Description
The City of Albany is soliciting sealed bids for the installation of sixty (60) Viper automatic recloser switches, associated bypass switches, and the replacement/installation of twenty‑nine (29) 50‑ft utility poles across multiple substations on its 12 kV distribution system. The contract is a firm‑price, one‑year lump‑sum award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must provide a 5 % bid bond, 100 % performance and payment bonds, and meet extensive insurance, licensing, and bonding requirements. A pre‑bid conference and site visit are optional on Sep 22, 2026. Questions are due Sep 30, 2026; bids are due Oct 14, 2026.
• Scope: Install 60 Viper reclosers, bypass switches, replace 29 poles, new pole installations where needed.
• Required qualifications: Certified & qualified linemen, ability to locate utilities, provide all labor/equipment, secure permits.
• Contract value: Lump‑sum, estimated in the high‑hundreds of thousands to low‑millions.
• Bonds: 5 % bid bond, 100 % performance & payment bonds.
• Insurance: Minimum $1 M per occurrence for general liability, workers’ comp, etc.
• Timeline: Work to begin after Notice to Proceed and be completed within the one‑year contract term.