Thornton Water Project Pre Purchase - Electric

City of Thornton is seeking a qualified vendor to pre‑purchase and supply a suite of electrical equipment for the Thornton Water Project’s future pump‑station. The contract covers the procurement, factory‑acceptance testing, certification, shipping, and delivery of seven major items (transformers, switchgear, switchboards, lighting and power panels) along with complete shop drawings, operation‑and‑maintenance manuals, and on‑site commissioning support. The vendor must also provide warranty coverage, insurance, and bonding as stipulated, and may receive a local‑vendor discount if applicable. • Supply of medium‑voltage transformers, switchgear, and low‑voltage panels (7 distinct items). • Required documentation: shop drawings, test plans, test reports, O&M manuals, and certification of source testing. • Milestone‑based payment schedule (10 % shop‑spec approval, 5 % factory testing, 70 % delivery, 10 % installation assistance, 5 % final testing) with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for missed milestones. • Deadline for sealed bid submission: February 10 2026 2:00 PM; optional pre‑bid conference on January 7 2025. • Local‑business discount: lesser of 5 % of the bid price or $10,000 for Thornton‑based firms meeting four criteria.