McDuffie Main 25 kV Switchgear Upgrade REBID

This Requisition solicits proposals for the replacement of the existing 25 kV main switchgear lineup at the McDuffie Coal Terminal in Mobile, Alabama for the Alabama Port Authority (APA) as shown in the attached Medium Voltage Switchgear Specification, Revision B. Work will be in accordance with the requirements stated herein, all referenced documents, and applicable State of Alabama Laws.

The Contractor will be required to supply a delivery schedule with their bid and associated liquidated damages will be applied based on the provided schedule. APA will select the bidder whose proposal is the best value based on a combination of cost, value of proposed solution, and delivery schedule.

The vendor's scope of supply centers on a complete, factory-assembled 25 kV switchgear lineup arranged in a split, rear accessible configuration 25 kV outdoor metal-clad and / or metal enclosed switchgear on a common platform (Platform By Others): two (2) incoming main vacuum circuit breaker, one (1) tie vacuum circuit breaker, eight (8) fused feeder compartments, and one (1) spare compartment [...]. The lineup shall be furnished complete with protective relaying, dedicated power quality metering on each fused feeder, control power equipment, grounding provisions, and all interconnections necessary to deliver a fully functional system.

The scope of supply also includes a dedicated Network Section and a dedicated Battery Section, integrated into the switchgear lineup per Section 5.2.

Additional bidding requirements

1. This project is procurement only. Aside from 40 hours of on-site support during installation/commissioning, the bidder will manufacture and deliver the specified equipment to McDuffie. Bidder will not be responsible for installation.
2. All bidders shall breakout the drawing lead time, the manufacturing lead time (including factory acceptance testing), and the estimated shipping time.
3. All bidders shall provide a complete Bill of Material (BOM) to facilitate a technical compliance and best value review.
4. All bidders shall provide a list of spares to facilitate a technical compliance and best value review.

Sealed bid proposals will be received via courier to the Alabama Port Authority, 1400 Alabama State Docks Blvd., Room 216, Administration Building, Mobile, AL 36602 no later than **1:30 P.M., on Thursday, December 3, 2026**. Sealed bid proposals can also be hand delivered from **1:45 P.M. to 2:00 P.M.** to the Alabama Port Authority International Trade Center Lobby, 250 North Water Street, Mobile, AL. Faxed or electronic submitted bids will not be accepted.

Attach a certified check or Bid Bond in the amount of **5% of the Proposal, but not more than $10,000** made payable to the Alabama Port Authority. Bids will NOT be publicly opened. Proposals shall be valid for **60 calendar days**.

The performance bond shall be **100% of the contract value**. For each day the equipment delivery is delayed beyond the delivery date specified in the schedule provided by the bidder with their bid, **$1,200.00** shall be paid by the Contractor to APA as liquidated damages.

The Contractor must furnish a written guarantee on his letterhead covering all defects in material and workmanship for a period of not less than two (2) years commencing on the date of final acceptance.