SEE THE "DOCUMENS" TAB FOR A PDF OF THE CFB 23-047 CALL FOR MATERIALS BID 115kV INSULATORS PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT No. 1 of PEND OREILLE COUNTY Introduction Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County (the District), is requesting bids from prospective distributors for 115 kV suspension and dead-end insulators. Bid Requirements Material bids should meet the below specifications: Please see attachments for assembly and insulator drawings as well as minimum insulator ratings. New assemblies need to be within described weight and length requirements shown in drawings. Suspension insulator assembly length: 57.75±1.615 inches. Dead-end insulator assembly length: 84±1.89 inches. Required for suspension insulators: insulator (wye-socket) and socket-wye clevis. Required for dead-end insulators: insulator (wye-ball) and DE extension link wye clevis–eye. Additional Information: Qty: 126 steel poles requiring suspension insulators - 3 per pole. Bid to include 36 spare insulators and parts for a total of 414 suspension insulators. Qty: 46 steel poles requiring dead-end insulators - 6 per pole. Bid to include 36 spare insulators and parts for a total of 312 dead-end insulators. Only insulators and attachment fittings are being replaced not the clamps onto line. Materials to be delivered to the District’s storage area located at 9262 Coyote Trail Rd, Newport, Washington. Shipping MUST be flatbed and side load only. Call for Bid Requirements Bid must include a bid bond in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the maximum bid price. Bid to include Washington State Sales Tax (WSST). Each bid must be accompanied by the completed bid proposal form including lead-times. Call for Bid Submittals Proposals must be submitted using ProcureWare, the Districts online contracting portal, at popud.procureware.com no later than August 28, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. (PST). Submittals received after this time for any reason will not be considered. Questions related to this submittal must be sent via ProcureWare no later than August 21,2023 at 4:00 p.m. (PST). Responses to these questions will be made available to all bidders via ProcureWare. Public bid opening will commence on August 28, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. (PST). The public bid opening will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams Meeting. Join from computer, tablet or smartphone using the below link or dial in at (802) 673-1244 using access Code: 305 993 022## https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MzMyMDQ3NmItYTFjMy00ODk4LWI4ZmQtODA4YThhNGRhMjAx%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%226a9881bc-1e97-4806-8532-be90f3b64408%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2245ce7b33-9839-4493-a965-df6018b66e80%22%7d Evaluation of the Call for Bid The District will evaluate each submitted bid for completeness. Bid submittals that do not meet the minimum requirements may not be considered. The District reserves the right to reject all submittals, and modify or withdraw the Call for Bid. The District will award the contract to the qualified bidder whose proposal is most advantageous to the District based upon the factors identified below. The District reserves the right to negotiate with the highest scoring bidder/entity. Should the District fail to secure an agreement with the selected entity, the District may elect to pursue an agreement with the next highest scoring entity. The proposals will be evaluated based on the following: Meeting Specifications Price Delivery timeline Terms and Conditions The District reserves the right to cancel this Call for Bid at any time, or issue amendments or corrections. The District reserves the right to award this contract, or to not award this contract. Women’s, minority, and small business enterprises are encouraged to apply. The District is an equal opportunity employer.

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