Project Information

Bid Title

15.5KV OUTDOOR VACUUM BREAKERS

Issuing Agency

Brownsville Public Utilities Board

Location

Texas

Published Date

Mar 9, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 25, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

B032-26

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Project Description

B032-26 15.5KV OUTDOOR VACUUM BREAKERS

RFP Number:

B032-26

RFP Status:

Open

Start Date:

March 9, 2026

Close Date:

Wednesday March 25th, 2026 5:00pm

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LEGAL NOTICE

AND

INVITATION TO BID

B032-26

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board will accept electronic or sealed bids for (hereon

styled “RFB”) 15.5 kV Outdoor Vacuum Breakers 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.

Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on March 26, 2026 at 10:30 AM. Firms can

call in at 10:30 AM, March 26, 2026 to (956) 214-6020 to listen to the bid opening.

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

Bid/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 Bid shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope and shall be plainly marked on the outside

of the envelope and on any carrier’s envelope: “BID B032-26 15.5 kV OUTDOOR

VACUUM BREAKERS FOR THE TITAN 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 bid 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. Bidder 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 Vacuum Breakers. 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 Bid 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 bids to the

Brownsville Public Utilities Board, Purchasing Office by the given deadline above.

Electronic transmission of RFB will be acceptable through Bidnet, only.

The BPUB specifically reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities or

informalities in any or all bids and to accept any bid which is deemed to be in the best

interest of the Board.

BY:

Diane Solitaire

Purchasing

(956) 983-6366 - Phone

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Please submit this page upon receipt.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

B032-26, 15.5kV Outdoor Vacuum Breakers for Titan Substation

For any clarifications, please contact Hugo E. Lopez at the Brownsville PUB, 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 bid; obtained bid package from website.

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

Email:

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

If you are unable to send your bid, 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:

Phone:

State:

Zip Code:

Fax:

Email:

IF SPECIFICATIONS ARE DOWNLOADED FROM WEBSITE PLEASE EMAIL THIS PAGE TO EMAIL LISTED ABOVE

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Special Instructions

Contract Information

• Interpretation

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

Hugo E. Lopez

or

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 bid.

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

documents in an envelope to:

Diane Solitaire, Purchasing

1155 FM 511

Olmito, TX 78575

Bid: B032-26, 15.5kV Outdoor Vacuum Breakers 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 or late mail or late electronic transmission. 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 – Bid Acknowledgement at 10:30 AM CST

5. March 27 – April 22, 2026 - Evaluate bid 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 RFB.

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

consistent with those sought in this RFB.

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.

• Or Equal

Brand name or manufacturer’s reference used in this request is descriptive – not restrictive – it is

intended to indicate type and quality desired. Brands of like nature and quality will be

considered. If bidding on other than referenced specifications please provide complete descriptive

information of said article.

• Pricing

Submit unit price on quantity specified, extend and show total. In case of errors in extension,

unit prices shall govern. Price shall remain firm until an award is made and for a period of

one year after original date of Purchase Order, unless otherwise stipulated.

All fields (UNIT PRICE, DELIVERY AND MANUFACTURER) in the Cost Sheets must be

completed. The data must be complete to identify the bidding brand.

Failure to submit any of the above information with the sealed bid will disqualify bid.

• Vendor Representative

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

company to the Brownsville Public Utilities Board upon request to make adjustments and/or assist

with coordination of all transactions as needed.

• Quality of Products

All items must be new, in first class condition, including containers suitable for shipment and

storage. No substitutions in standard grades or lesser quality will be accepted.

• Determining Factors for Award

1. Bidders net price on bid items

2. Stock availability

3. Reputation of brand names offered

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