North Carolina eVP #287-29232-CB-RB

UNC Charlotte Electrical Grid Automation Phase 1 Construction (Re-Bid)

UNC Charlotte is seeking bids for the Electrical Grid Automation Phase 1 construction project, focused on upgrading campus electrical infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Facilities Management - UNC System Office Design/Construction - OEMs and Vendors: - S&C Electric Company (S&C System VI switchgear) - Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL-751 protection relay) - Products/Services Requested: - Medium-voltage pad-mounted switchgear (preferred: S&C System VI) - Medium-voltage microprocessor protection relay (preferred: SEL-751) - Construction services for installation and replacement of switchgear at the main substation yard - Notable Requirements: - Phased installation to maintain campus power - New switchgear must be compatible with existing Duke Energy transformer secondary - Performance standards for alternates must be approved by the owner - Contractors must hold appropriate North Carolina licenses - Minority business participation documentation required - Lump sum, single prime contract; electronic bids not accepted - Pre-bid meeting and site walkthrough strongly encouraged

Description

This solicitation is for the construction services related to Electrical Grid Automation Phase 1 at UNC Charlotte. The work includes new medium voltage switchgear and replacement padmount switchgear within the existing main substation yard, with phased installation fed from the existing Duke Energy transformer secondary. Bids are to be submitted as lump sum single prime contracts. Electronic bids are not permitted; submissions must follow instructions in the attachments. A pre-bid meeting and site walkthrough are scheduled, and the bid due date is June 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

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