Lincoln Electric System Procureware #142-26

LES solicitation for 12 pad-mounted capacitor banks

Lincoln Electric System is seeking bids for 12 custom pad-mounted capacitor banks for its electric distribution system. - Buyer: Lincoln Electric System (LES), Procurement Department, Lincoln, Nebraska. - Procurement: 12 outdoor, pad-mounted capacitor banks, each specified as 1,200 kVAR, three-phase, 15 kV class, for a 12.47Y/7.2 kV system. Key ratings include 95 kV BIL, 200 A continuous terminal rating, 60 Hz operation, and a 120 VAC control supply. - Bank configuration: Each bank comprises six 7,620 V, 200 kVAR capacitor cans and three vacuum switches, along with capacitor and control-power fusing, a control power transformer, bushings, enclosure fittings, and a weather-resistant enclosure. - Named OEMs and specified products: Cooper Power Systems (CEP140A7 capacitors; ECSA111BC100AB0A vacuum switch; FAB1D1 fuse mounting assemblies; FA3H65 and FA3H1 fuses); ABB (2GUA076200D220 capacitor); General Electric (58L107WC60 capacitor); Joslyn (VSV-1X3BA1X00001 vacuum switch); Hubbell (33247515 vacuum switch; 215BI bushing insert); Elastimold (160PS parking stand; 1601A4 bushing insert); Eaton (LBI215 bushing insert); Bussmann (FNM5 fuse); Littelfuse (LM60030-1 fuse block); Telescada (Nexgen controller and TCA-5015-35/8-LES cable assembly); Sierra (RV50X radio); Proxicast (ANT-121-002 antenna); and Lindsey (R-9525SS neutral CT). The specification also lists Cooper NX 8.3 kV, 1.5 A and 65 A fuses. - Controller interface: LES furnishes the controller; the supplier must provide its compartment, space, mounting provisions, and interfaces. Controller identifiers appear as Telescada Nexgen CCU-1PNCV-LES-PM in the specification and CCU-1PNCV-LES-UG in the initial release summary. The radio may be an equivalent, and the specification allows equivalents for certain other components. - Other named prospective bidders/vendors: American Power & Communications, Centerwatt Inc., Controllix Corporation, Grid Partners, Moehn Electrical Sales, Neotech Solutions, PDS Inc., and Rural Electric Supply Cooperative. - Notable requirements: Manufacturer must have at least 10 years of pad-mounted capacitor-enclosure manufacturing experience. Supplier must provide approval drawings before manufacture, final drawings, three operation and maintenance manuals, shipment-ready capacitor units that are grounded and shorted, and a proposed delivery lead time. Delivery is to the LES-designated location, with transportation paid by the vendor.

Description

Lincoln Electric System is requesting bids to furnish and deliver FOB Lincoln, Nebraska, twelve padmount capacitor banks in accordance with the solicitation specifications. The signature page describes the units as 1200 kVAR, 15 kV, 120 VAC padmounted capacitor banks. The successful bidder must complete the Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance Form, and bid responses must be submitted through the LES Online Procurement System. The response deadline is October 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM CT.

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