Apex Civicplus #EWL Substation Structural and Electrical Materials

Town of Apex Substation Expansion: Structural and Electrical Materials Procurement

The Town of Apex is seeking bids for a comprehensive package of structural and electrical materials to support the expansion of its East Williams Street Substation (230kV to 23kV).
- Government Buyer:
- Town of Apex Public Works Purchasing and Inventory office
- OEMs and Vendors Mentioned:
- Cleaveland Price (switches, disconnects)
- Royal Switchgear (alternate switches)
- AFL (alternate fittings)
- ABB (voltage transformers)
- Cooper Power Systems (lightning arresters)
- S&C Electric Company (cutouts, fuses, limiters)
- Siemens (circuit switcher)
- LAPP, Newell (station post insulators)
- Southwire (conductors, ground wire)
- ALCOA (aluminum pipe)
- Anderson, DMC, Hubbell, Burndy, Erico, Cadweld, Harger, TPC, KMC Stampings (various connectors, clamps, hardware)
- Products/Services Requested:
- Power transformer (25/33/41 MVA, 230 x 24kV)
- Vacuum circuit breakers (2 units, 23kV, 2000A, 20kA)
- Vacuum circuit reclosers (4 units, 23kV, 800A, 12kA)
- Single phase voltage regulators (12 units, 23kV, 576kVA)
- Voltage and current transformers (multiple, ABB VRO-150G, 23kV, 120:1 and 110:1)
- Lightning arresters (24 units, Cooper Power Systems Evolution URT18080A1A1A1A)
- Distribution cutouts, spare limiters, fuse cartridges (S&C)
- Station service transformers (2 units)
- 230kV circuit switcher (Siemens A-1)
- Group operated disconnect and air-break switches (Cleaveland Price, various models and ratings)
- Hookstick operated switches (Cleaveland Price, various ratings)
- Station post insulators (LAPP, Newell, various ratings and sizes)
- Power conductors (Southwire or equivalent, various sizes)
- Aluminum tubular bus, pipe, and fittings (ALCOA, Anderson, DMC, etc.)
- Grounding and bonding hardware (Burndy, Hubbell, Erico, Cadweld, etc.)
- Steel structures, static poles, operator platforms, and all associated fasteners and hardware
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
- Strict adherence to specified OEMs for switches (Cleaveland Price, Royal) and fittings (AFL as alternate)
- All materials must be new and meet ASTM, ANSI, AEIC, NEMA, and IEEE standards
- Detailed engineering, shop drawings, and documentation required
- Warranty coverage for at least 12 months after acceptance
- Delivery to Town of Apex Electric Operations Center or project site, with coordination and advance notice
- Quantities may vary by ±5%
- Compatibility with existing substation systems is mandatory

Description

The Town of Apex is soliciting bids for the procurement of structural and electrical materials for the expansion of the East Williams Street Substation. The project involves furnishing all equipment as set forth in the bid schedule and technical specifications, including steel structures, conductors, connectors, and electrical apparatus necessary for a complete and functional substation system. Bids must be submitted by August 21, 2026, and will be publicly opened at the Apex Public Works Purchasing Office. Questions regarding the bid will be accepted until August 7, 2026, with responses provided by August 14, 2026.

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