Opportunity
Virginia Danville Civic Plus #QB 25-26-086
Award for 15kV Outdoor Vacuum Circuit Breakers for Swedwood Substation
Posted
July 30, 2026
Respond By
August 13, 2026
Identifier
QB 25-26-086
NAICS
335313
This award announcement concerns the supply of 15 kV outdoor vacuum circuit breakers for the Swedwood Substation in Danville, Virginia. - Government Buyer: - City of Danville, Virginia (Purchasing Department) - Contact: H. Michael Taylor, PE - OEMs Highlighted: - ABB - Siemens - JST - Geema - Vendors: - PowerTech, LLC (Awarded vendor) - Other bidders: CEEUS, JST, Geema - Products Requested: - Outdoor Vacuum Circuit Breakers, 15 kV, 20,000-ampere interrupting, 2,000-ampere continuous (Qty: 3) - Outdoor Vacuum Circuit Breakers, 15 kV, 20,000-ampere interrupting, 1,200-ampere continuous (Qty: 6) - Notable Requirements: - All units must include a 5-year warranty - Delivery timeframe varies by manufacturer (14 to 29 weeks) - Specific ampere ratings required for each breaker type - Estimated Contract Value: - Total bid awarded: $405,718.89 - Competing Products: - Similar outdoor vacuum circuit breakers from major OEMs (ABB, Siemens, JST, Geema) - Period of Performance: - Delivery required within 14 to 29 weeks, warranty coverage for 5 years
Description
This solicitation is for the procurement of 15 kV vacuum circuit breakers for the Swedwood Substation. The bid includes outdoor vacuum circuit breakers with specifications of 20,000-ampere interrupting capacity and varying continuous ampere ratings. The contract is recommended to be awarded to PowerTech, LLC of Crewe, VA, as the lowest and best cost bid received. The bid opening date was July 29, 2026, and the closing date is August 13, 2026.