# Seattle Park District Opengov #CL0-6762

Seattle City Light medium-voltage switchgear and training

**Posted:** November 12, 2026
**Respond By:** January 14, 2027
**Identifier:** CL0-6762
**NAICS:** 423610

The City of Seattle is seeking medium-voltage switchgear and related services for Seattle City Light hydroelectric projects.
- **Buyer:** City of Seattle, Finance and Administrative Services (FAS), Purchasing; end user is Seattle City Light.
- **OEM named:** **Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)** protection equipment is preferred. No switchgear manufacturer is specified.
- **Equipment:** Pricing is requested for 15 kV and 27 kV solid-dielectric switchgear in submersible, padmount-with-enclosure, and vault-mount configurations, generally with 4, 5, or 6 positions. Optional pricing is requested for submersible 5- and 6-position units; their voltage ratings are unspecified. Quantities and part numbers are not provided for switchgear.
- **Other products:** One revenue-grade current transformer and one voltage-measuring device for metering.
- **Services:** On-site training for up to 20 people at each of the Skagit, Boundary, and Cedar Falls locations; price each session as a lump sum including travel and incidentals.
- **Notable requirements:** Equipment must provide a true visible break and be outdoor-rated, dead-front, sealed, solid-dielectric, corrosion-resistant, and capable of full water immersion. It must fit space-constrained infrastructure, meet seismic qualification and Buy America requirements, and have at least a two-year warranty. Stated limits include 7 feet in height and depth, 600 A continuous current, at least 95 kV crest BIL, and at least 10 kA rms symmetrical interrupting current. The manufacturer must be ISO 9001 certified and have at least five years of relevant production experience; the distributor must have represented the manufacturer for at least five years and hold current authorization.

### Description

The City of Seattle is seeking proposals for solid-dielectric medium-voltage switchgear for Seattle City Light distribution upgrades at the Cedar Falls, Skagit, and Boundary hydroelectric projects. Equipment options are required for 15 kV and 27 kV, including submersible, padmount, and vault-mount configurations, and must meet the stated technical standards and operating requirements. The equipment must be outdoor-rated, fit existing space-constrained infrastructure, support multiple vault applications, and provide a true visible break. The contract term is five years with one optional two-year extension; the City intends to award one contract but may make multiple or partial awards.

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