Durham Civicplus #26-1047

Durham Solicits 4,000 Amp Switchboards for GoDurham Electric Bus Charging

The City of Durham Transportation Department is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of two (2) 4,000 Amp electrical switchboards to support charging infrastructure for GoDurham's battery electric bus fleet. - Government Buyer: - City of Durham, Transportation Department - Office: 101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; equivalent brands are permitted if all technical specifications are met - Products/Services Requested: - Two (2) 4,000 Amp electrical switchboards - Factory-assembled, dead-front, service-entrance-rated - For 480/277 volt, three-phase, four-wire distribution system - Outdoor installation (Type 3R enclosure) - Includes 4,000 Amp main breaker, molded-case feeder breakers, copper bus, surge protective device, multifunction power meter, and all accessories for a fully functional assembly - Main lugs must accommodate at least nine sets of 500 kcmil conductors per phase and neutral - Feeder circuit breakers must allow for at least two 4/0 conductors per phase - Must be new equipment (no refurbished or used units) - Shipping and handling (freight delivery to Durham, NC) - Monthly storage costs for up to 12 months - Alternate bid for extended warranty (minimum two years manufacturer warranty) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Bidders must provide one-line diagrams and overall dimensions with their submittal - Equipment must comply with Buy America requirements and other federal compliance provisions (federally funded procurement) - Installation and commissioning are excluded and will be handled under a separate contract - Pricing must remain firm for at least six months post-award; possible cost adjustments subject to CPI-U limits - Place of Performance/Delivery: - GoDurham Bus Maintenance and Operations Facility, 1820 N Miami, Durham, NC - Delivery address: 101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC - Period of Performance: - Manufacture, delivery, and storage for up to 12 months after factory completion; installation under separate contract

Description

The City of Durham is soliciting bids for the supply and delivery of two (2) 4,000 Amp electrical switchboards. These switchboards are intended for use in a project to install new charging equipment for GoDurham's battery electric buses. The procurement includes factory-assembled, dead-front, service-entrance-rated switchboards for a 480/277 volt, three-phase, four-wire distribution system. Bidders must submit pricing for the switchboards, shipping, storage costs, and an optional extended warranty. A pre-bid meeting will be held via Teams on April 7, 2026, and bids are due by May 1, 2026.

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