Re-Solicitation of 15KV Metal Clad Enclosed Switchgear for Water Port and Loma Alta Substations

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is requesting Competitive Sealed Proposals (hereon styled "RFP") for a 15kV Metal-Clad/Metal-Enclosed Switchgear for the Water Port and Loma Alta Substations in the Brownsville PUB Purchasing Office, 1155 FM 511, Olmito, Texas The vendor shall furnish and deliver to the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB), Two (2) 15 kV Non-Walk-In, Outdoor, Metal-clad Switchgear lineup with seven (7) vertical sections. The switchgears shall operate at 12.47 kV, and shall comply with the terms and conditions of this specification to the complete satisfaction of the BPUB and the Engineer. The Metal-clad switchgear lineup shall be delivered to 3160 N. Indiana Ave and to 1000 Chemical Rd. on April 12, 2023 (Tentative). RFP's will be acknowledged by BPUB on October 5, 2023 at 10:00 AM Each proposal shall constitute an offer to the Board, as outlined therein, and shall be irrevocable for at least ninety (90) days after the time announced for the opening thereof. Firm is required to execute a contract and furnish a Supply Bond. The supply bond shall be valid from the notice of award until the acceptance of the 15kV Metal-Clad/Metal-Enclosed Switchgear. Additionally, in lieu of supply bond, a letter of credit (LOC) from a Texas institution is acceptable. If the successful firm fails to execute the contract and to furnish a satisfactory Supply Bond within 10 days. The Brownsville Public Utilities Board will not be responsible in the event that the U.S. Postal Service or any other courier system fails to deliver the sealed proposals to the Brownsville Public Utilities Board, Purchasing Office by the given deadline above. Electronic transmission or facsimile of RFP will not be acceptable. The Brownsville PUB reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities contained therein and to accept any proposal deemed most advantageous to the Brownsville PUB. For any clarifications, please contact Hugo E. Lopez at the Brownsville Public Utilities Board, Purchasing Department at (956) 983-6375 e-mail: hlopez@brownsville-pub.com Questions concerning terms, conditions, and technical specifications should be directed to: Hugo E. Lopez, Purchasing Administrator or Diane Solitaire, Purchasing & Materials Manager (956) 983-6375 (956) 983-6366 Last day to submit questions: September 29, 2023 Proposals evaluated: October 6-27, 2023 Board approval of contract award: November 13, 2023 The 15kV Metal-Clad/Metal-Enclosed Switchgear shall be delivered FOB to 3160 N. Indiana Ave, Brownsville, Tx 78521 and to Loma Alta Substation Site, 1000 Chemical Road, Brownsville, TX 78521, An equipment contract for switchgear will be placed into effect after evaluation and final approval by BPUB Board of Directors. Brownsville Pub Rights 1. If only one or no proposal is received by "submission date", the BPUB has the right to reject, re-advertise, accept and/or extend the proposal by up to an additional two (2) weeks from original submission date. 2. The right to reject any/or all proposals and to make award as they may appear to be advantageous to the Brownsville Public Utilities Board. 3. The right to hold proposal for up to 90 days from submission date without action, and to waive all formalities in proposal. 4. The right to extend the total proposal beyond the original 90-day period prior to an award, if agreed upon in writing by all parties (BPUB and Firm/contractor) and if proposer/Firm holds original proposal prices firm. 5. The right to terminate for cause or convenience all or any part of the unfinished portion of the Project resulting from this solicitation within thirty (30) calendar days written notice; for cause: upon default by the Firm/contractor, for delay or non-performance by the Firm/contractor; or if it is deemed in the best interest of the BPUB for BPUB's convenience. 6. The right to increase or decrease services. In proposal, stipulate whether an increase or decrease in services will affect proposal price.

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.