138KV OUTDOOR CIRCUIT SWITCHERS, SF6 FOR TITAN SUBSTATION

Location:	Texas
Posted:	Mar 9, 2026
Due:	Mar 25, 2026
Agency:	Brownsville Public Utilities Board
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	59 - Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
Solicitation No:	P031-26
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LEGAL NOTICE

AND

INVITATION TO COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL

P031-26

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) will accept electronic and/or sealed

Proposals (hereon styled “RFP”) for 138kV Outdoor Circuit Switchers, SF6 for Titan Substation

until 5:00 PM, March 25, 2026, in the Brownsville PUB Purchasing Office, 1155 FM 511, Olmito,

Texas 78575. Electronic or sealed bids received after this time will not be considered.

RFP’s will be acknowledged by BPUB on March 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Firms can call in at

10:00 AM, March 26, 2026 to (956) 214-6020 to listen to the proposal opening.

Brownsville Public Utilities Board utilizes the Texas Purchasing Group to post Request for Proposal

(RFP) and bid opportunities, https://www.bidnetdirect.com/texas/brownsville-pub.

Detailed specifications may also be obtained at the following website: https://www.brownsville-

pub.com/rfp_status/open/

Each Proposal shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope and shall be plainly marked on the outside

of the envelope and on any carrier’s envelope: “PROPOSAL P031-26, 138kV OUTDOOR

CIRCUIT SWITCHERS, SF6 FOR TTIAN SUBSTATION MARCH 25, 2026, 5:00 PM”.

This envelope shall be addressed to Diane Solitaire; Brownsville Public Utilities Board;

Purchasing Department; 1155 FM 511, Olmito, Texas 78575.

Each proposal shall constitute an offer to the Board, as outlined therein, and shall be irrevocable

for at least ninety (90) days after the time announced for the opening thereof. Firm is required to

execute a contract and furnish a Supply Bond. The supply bond shall be valid from the notice of

award until the acceptance of the Outdoor Circuit Switchers SF6, 138kV. If the successful firm

fails to execute the contract and to furnish a satisfactory Supply Bond within 10 days from the date on

which he is notified that his bid has been accepted, the amount of the supply bond shall be forfeited

to the Brownsville PUB as mutually agreed to liquidated damages, and not as a penalty.

Brownsville PUB will be entitled to consider all your rights arising out of the Brownsville PUB's

acceptance of your Proposal as abandoned.

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board will not be responsible in the event that the U.S. Postal

Service or any other courier system fails to deliver the sealed proposals to the Brownsville Public

Utilities Board, Purchasing Office by the given deadline above. Electronic transmission of

RFP will be acceptable through Bidnet, only.

The Brownsville PUB reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive irregularities

contained therein and to accept any proposal deemed most advantageous to the Brownsville PUB.

Diane Solitaire

Purchasing Department

(956) 983-6366

P031-26 138kV Outdoor Circuit Switchers, SF6

for Titan Substation

Please submit this page upon receipt.

Acknowledgment Form

P031-26 138kV Outdoor Circuit Switchers, SF6 for Titan Substation

For any clarifications, please contact Hugo E. Lopez at the Brownsville Public Utilities Board,

Purchasing Department at (956) 983-6364 or (956) 983-6375 e-mail: hlopez@brownsville-

pub.com

Please e-mail this page upon receipt of legal notice. If you only received the legal notice and you

want the bid package mailed, please provide a method of shipment with account number in the

space designated below.

Check one:

( ) Yes, I will be able to send a proposal; obtained proposal package from website.

( ) Yes, I will be able to send a bid; please email the proposal package.

Email:

( ) No, I will not be able to send a proposal for the following reason:

If you are unable to send your proposal, kindly indicate your reason for “No bid” above and

return this form via e-mail: hlopez@brownsville-pub.com or to dsolitaire@brownsville-

pub.com. This will ensure you remain active on our vendor list.

Date

Company:

Name:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code:

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IF SPECIFICATIONS ARE DOWNLOADED FROM WEBSITE PLEASE E-MAIL THIS PAGE LISTED ABOVE

P031-26 138kV Outdoor Circuit Switchers, SF6

for Titan Substation

Special Instructions

Contract Information

• Interpretation

Questions concerning terms, conditions, and technical specifications should be directed to:

Hugo E. Lopez

Purchasing Administrator

(956) 983-6375

Diane Solitaire,

Purchasing & Materials Manager

(956) 983-6366

• Tentative Time Line

1. March 9, 2026 through March 25, 2026 - Vendors work on proposal.

2. March 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM CST - Vendor must submit 1 set of sealed proposal

documents in an envelope to:

Diane Solitaire, Purchasing

1155 FM 511

Olmito, TX 78575

Proposal P031-26, 138kV Outdoor Circuit Switchers, SF6 for Titan

Substation

Due on March 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM CST

The above noted information must be included on bid envelope and on any carrier’s

envelope/package. The Brownsville Public Utilities Board will not be held responsible for missing,

lost, late electronic transmission, or late mail. Brownsville Public Utilities Board will accept electronic

transmission of sealed bids via Bidnet, only.

3. March 20, 2026 – Last day to submit questions

4. March 26, 2026 – Proposal Acknowledgement at 10:00 AM CST

5. March 27 – April 22, 2026 - Evaluate proposal documents

6. April 23, 2026 - Provide Final Recommendations

7. May 11, 2026 - Send to Utilities Board for approval

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The proposing Firm must:

1. Have demonstrated experience in the following:

a. Firm will be evaluated with respect to its experience and their personnel

(1) Provide a description of your agency and resume on the personnel who would

be assigned to the project.

(2) Demonstrate sufficient capacity, resources and experience to build the unit as

required in the RFP.

P031-26 138kV Outdoor Circuit Switchers, SF6

for Titan Substation

2. Have been in business for a minimum of five (5) years providing the scope of services

consistent with those sought in this RFP.

3. Have experience providing similar work to at least three (3) other similar type and size

entities.

4. Not be in bankruptcy or previously filed for bankruptcy, conservatorship, receivership, or

in the possession of a regulatory agency.

5. Disclose any legal and/or regulatory inquiries and/or sanctions against the Firm or any

individuals employed by the Firm.

INSTRUCTIONS TO RFP RESPONDENTS

Firms must submit a signed one (1) paper original (entire document) of the proposal in a sealed

package. Proposals shall be submitted to the BPUB Purchasing Office, 1155 FM 511, Olmito,

Texas, no later than 5:00 PM on March 25, 2026.

Sealed envelope must be clearly labeled as follows:

Brownsville Public Utilities Board

Attention: Diane Solitaire

1155 FM 511

Olmito, TX 78575

“P031-26, 138kv Outdoor Circuit Switchers, SF6 for Titan Substation

March 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM”

CONTRACT WITH FIRM/ENTITY INDEBTED TO BPUB

It is a policy of the BPUB to refuse to enter into a contract or other transaction with an individual,

sole proprietorship, joint venture, Limited Liability Company or other entity indebted to BPUB.

FIRM REPRESENTATIVE

The successful Firm agrees to send a personal representative with binding authority for the

company to the BPUB upon request to make adjustments and/or assist with coordination of all

transactions as needed.

VENDOR ACH (DIRECT DEPOSIT) SERVICES

The Brownsville PUB has implemented a payment service for vendors by depositing the payment

directly to the vendor’s bank account. Successful vendor(s) will be required to receive payments

directly through Automated Clearing House (ACH) in lieu of a paper check. The awarded

vendor must agree to receive payments via ACH (Direct Deposit).

TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (TIN)

In accordance with IRS Publication 1220, a W9 form, or a W8 form in cases of a foreign vendor,

will be required of all vendors doing business with the Brownsville PUB. If a W9 or W8 form is

not made available to Brownsville PUB, the first payment will be subject to income tax

P031-26 138kV Outdoor Circuit Switchers, SF6

for Titan Substation

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138KV OUTDOOR CIRCUIT SWITCHERS, SF6 FOR TITAN SUBSTATION

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