Opportunity
State Port Authority Alport #11847
Alabama Port Authority Solicits Low Voltage Switchgear for McDuffie Coal Terminal
Posted
September 18, 2026
Respond By
October 08, 2026
Identifier
11847
NAICS
335313
The Alabama Port Authority is seeking bids for the supply and installation of low voltage switchgear at the McDuffie Coal Terminal, Building 43 East in Mobile, Alabama. - Government Buyer: - Alabama Port Authority, Engineering Services Department - Contact: Pete Olivero, P.E., Sr. Facilities Engineer - Products Requested: - 480/277 volt, 600 V class, metal-enclosed low-voltage switchgear (1 unit) - Includes one (1) main 4000A vacuum circuit breaker (Easton MDS-C40) - Eight (8) 800A vacuum distribution breakers (Easton MDS-C08) - SEL-735 Power Quality Meter with associated accessories - Services Requested: - Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) with witnessed testing, including communications, Ethernet switch, fiber optic, network redundancy, and SCADA integration - OEMs and Vendors: - Easton (circuit breakers) - SEL (Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories) (power quality meter) - Notable Requirements: - Switchgear must be front accessible, NEMA 1 enclosure, suitable for indoor industrial coastal environments - Compliance with ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, and NEC standards - Integration with Owner's SCADA system - Two-year warranty period after final acceptance - Delivery schedule required; liquidated damages for delays - Bids must remain valid for 90 calendar days - Compliance with Alabama state laws, E-Verify, and Beason-Hammon Act
Description
This solicitation requests sealed bid proposals to furnish 480/277 volt low voltage switchgear for building 43 East at McDuffie Coal Terminal in Mobile, Alabama for the Alabama Port Authority. The work must comply with the attached Low Voltage Switchgear Specification, insurance requirements, referenced documents, and applicable State of Alabama laws. Contractors must provide a delivery schedule with their bid, and liquidated damages will apply based on the schedule. The Alabama Port Authority reserves the right to select the best value based on price and schedule, and proposals must be valid for 90 calendar days.