5682 - Underarm Side-Break Switches and Retro-Fit Kits

The City of Redding, California, is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the supply of Underarm Side-Break Switches and Retrofit Kits. Here is a summary of the key points: **Bid Details:** * Bid Schedule Number: 5682 * Bid Opening Date: March 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PT * Bid Submission Deadline: March 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PT * Bid Submission Location: City Clerk's 3rd floor office, City Hall, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California 96001 **Bid Requirements:** * Bidders must submit their bids on the standard bid form provided by the City of Redding. * Bidders must provide the original and one copy of the bid proposal. * Electronic submission of bid proposals is not allowed. * Bidders must acknowledge receipt of any addenda issued by the City. **Contract Details:** * The initial contract period will be from the contract award date to February 28, 2027. * The contract may be extended for four additional one-year periods through February 28, 2031. * The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive minor irregularities. **Product Requirements:** * The City is seeking Underarm Side-Break Switches and Retrofit Kits that meet the technical specifications outlined in the bid document. * The switches and kits must be capable of remaining in service for many years without replacement. **Pricing and Payment:** * The prices quoted by bidders must remain valid for a period of four months from the date of contract award. * The City reserves the right to adjust prices based on changes in the Producer Price Index (PPI). * Payment terms will be outlined in the contract. **Delivery and Shipping:** * Equipment must be shipped and delivered f.o.b. Redding, California, to the City's Electric Facilities at Electric Utility Building No. 2. * Delivery will not be allowed on weekends, City holidays, or outside normal work hours. * The City reserves the right to purchase equipment from other sources in an emergency or immediate need. **Liquidated Damages:** * The contractor will be liable for liquidated damages of $100 per day for each calendar day the complete order is received late, up to a maximum of 10% of the net cost of the order. **Bid Evaluation:** * The evaluated quantity column on the bid form will be used to determine the lowest responsive bidder. * The evaluated price of each item will be the total of each individual unit price times the evaluated quantity listed on the bid form.