Opportunity
Pueblo Opengov #26-043
City of Pueblo seeks switchgear replacement at Water Reclamation Facility
Posted
July 14, 2026
Respond By
August 05, 2026
Identifier
26-043
NAICS
238210
The City of Pueblo's Wastewater Department is seeking bids for a comprehensive replacement of the main medium voltage switchgear at the James R. DiIorio Water Reclamation Facility (WRF). - Government Buyer: - City of Pueblo, Wastewater Department - Project location: James R. DiIorio Water Reclamation Facility - Scope of Work: - Replacement of the main medium voltage switchgear, including: - Supply, delivery, fabrication, installation, and testing of new switchgear - Installation of two padmount vacuum fault interrupter switchgear in a main-tie-tie-main configuration - Replacement of existing fused cutouts with solid blade cutouts on two incoming 13.2kV utility services - Reconnection and testing of existing 15kV underground cables - Modification of vault trench covers to fit new switchgear - Development and implementation of protective relay settings - Provision and operation of temporary power generation equipment and associated distribution gear during the project - Products/Services Requested: - Main medium voltage switchgear (1 unit) - Solid blade cutouts (2 units) - Temporary power generation equipment (1 set) - Installation, testing, and commissioning services - Modification of vault trench covers - Development of relay settings - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Project must comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including labor standards and environmental protections - Temporary power must be provided to maintain facility operations during switchgear replacement - Electronic bid submission with bid guarantees required - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; bidders may propose suitable manufacturers for the switchgear and related equipment.
Description
This project involves the supply, delivery, fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning of a new main medium voltage switchgear at the James R. DiIorio Water Reclamation Facility (WRF). The work includes replacing fused cutouts with solid blade cutouts on the two incoming 13.2kV utility services, replacing the switchgear lineup with padmount vacuum fault interrupter switchgear, reconnecting underground 15kV cables, modifying vault trench covers, developing protective relay settings, and providing temporary power equipment. The project is funded by City funds, with potential federal assistance. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled, and bidders must submit all required forms and documentation by specified deadlines.