Opportunity
Virginia Danville Civic Plus #QB-25-26-081
City of Danville seeks four 72 kV outdoor circuit breakers and field engineering services for Swedwood Substation
Posted
June 26, 2026
Respond By
July 21, 2026
Identifier
QB-25-26-081
NAICS
335313
This opportunity involves the City of Danville, Virginia, Department of Utilities seeking bids for four 72 kV outdoor circuit breakers for the Swedwood Substation upgrade. - Government Buyer: - City of Danville Department of Utilities, Purchasing Office - Products Requested: - Four (4) outdoor circuit breakers, 72 kV, 40,000-ampere interrupting, 60 Hertz, 1,200-ampere continuous - SF6 gas insulation, trip and closing circuits, control cabinet, bushings, and accessories - Detailed technical specifications and compliance with ANSI and IEEE standards - Services Requested: - Manufacturer's Field Service Engineer for on-site services: filling breaker with SF6 gas, field tests, installation supervision, tools and test equipment - Notable Requirements: - Five-year warranty on equipment - Delivery FOB to substation site in Danville, Virginia - Proposal must include outline drawings with physical dimensions and weight - Bid bond or equivalent security equal to five percent of total proposal - Electronic bids accepted via Virginia eVA portal - Delivery schedule and approval drawing time must be specified in proposal - OEMs: - No specific OEMs named; open to all qualified manufacturers meeting technical requirements - Technical Highlights: - SF6 gas-insulated circuit breakers - High interrupting and continuous current ratings - Field service engineering included or priced separately
Description
This solicitation is for the procurement of 72 kV circuit breakers for the Swedwood Substation upgrade in Danville, Virginia. The City of Danville is seeking bids for four units of 72 kV breakers to be delivered FOB to the substation site. Proposals must be submitted to the City of Danville Purchasing Office by 2:00 PM on July 21, 2026, with the last day for questions being July 8, 2026. The procurement includes specifications and proposal documents prepared by a registered professional engineer.