INVITATION TO BID: SPRING HOLLOW WTF SWITCHGEAR MODIFICATIONS PROCUREMENT

Western Virginia Water Authority is soliciting bids to furnish and install a new section in an existing 4160 V medium‑voltage switchgear at the Spring Hollow Water‑Treatment Facility. The contract is a lump‑sum procurement that includes design‑shop drawings, equipment delivery, installation, testing, commissioning, spare‑parts provision, O&M manuals, training, and a minimum five‑year warranty. The work must comply with UL, NEMA, NEC, OSHA, and other applicable standards, and all bids must be submitted by September 22 2026. • Scope: Provide a dead‑front, draw‑out, metal‑clad circuit‑breaker switchgear section (4160 V, 1,200 A, 41 kA) and associated control/relay accessories. • Deliverables: Shop drawings, field testing (NETA), infrared inspection, installation (overnight shutdown), spare‑parts kit, operation & maintenance manuals, and two 4‑hour training sessions. • Schedule: Shop‑drawing approval within 60 days of contract award; final completion within 360 days; liquidated damages of $500/day after deadline. • Requirements: Must be manufactured by Eaton (original OEM), NEMA‑rated components only, UL field inspection if not OEM, 5‑year warranty, and insurance minimums of $1 M each for general liability and automotive liability.