Description
The University of South Carolina (USC) is issuing a sealed‑bid solicitation for a single, one‑time purchase of a new service‑entrance rated switchboard and motor control center (MCC) to replace outdated electrical equipment at the Bates House facility (1423 Whaley St, Columbia, SC). All equipment, components, and accessories must be brand‑new and sourced from one of four approved manufacturers (ABB, Siemens‑ITE, Square D, Eaton). The contract includes furnishing, delivery to a bonded warehouse, and secure storage of the equipment until installation. No installation services are required in this award; the scope is limited to supply and logistics. The solicitation is sealed, non‑mandatory pre‑bid (via Microsoft Teams), and allows a single electronic or hard‑copy offer. The award is expected to be posted on 11 Nov 2026, with a bid opening on 5 Nov 2026. • One (1) unit of a switchboard & MCC package (Each) • Must be new, from approved manufacturers • Delivery to local bonded warehouse, storage until ready for install • No multiple offers allowed; joint bids prohibited • Pre‑bid conference 13 Oct 2026 (non‑mandatory) • Award posting 12 Nov 2026 • Contract value likely in the mid‑hundreds of thousands of dollars.