City of Penticton Substation Electrical Recloser Installation & Testing RFP 2026-RFP-06
- Due
- Mar 27, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 18, 2026
The 30-second brief
The City of Penticton is soliciting proposals for the replacement of nine McGraw-Edison oil-filled reclosers and twelve Cooper VSA20A reclosers with new Eaton Nova-NXSTS reclosers across the Huth, Waterford, Carmi, and Westminster Substations. The project includes upgrading SEL-351R relays to SEL-651 relays housed in Eaton cabinets, leveling installation pads at Waterford Substation, installing fiber connections for SCADA integration, and testing a pole-mounted recloser at 568 Dawson Ave. Requirements include comprehensive electrical testing, protection verification, and submission of a detailed report within 30 days of completion. Submissions are due by March 27, 2026, with a notice of interest deadline of March 23, 2026.
Detailed report within 30 days of completion
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Summary
The City of Penticton is soliciting proposals for the replacement of nine McGraw-Edison oil-filled reclosers and twelve Cooper VSA20A reclosers with new Eaton Nova-NXSTS reclosers across the Huth, Waterford, Carmi, and Westminster Substations.
The project includes upgrading SEL-351R relays to SEL-651 relays housed in Eaton cabinets, leveling installation pads at Waterford Substation, installing fiber connections for SCADA integration, and testing a pole-mounted recloser at 568 Dawson Ave. Requirements include comprehensive electrical testing, protection verification, and submission of a detailed report within 30 days of completion. Submissions are due by March 27, 2026, with a notice of interest deadline of March 23, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Detailed report within 30 days of completion
- Scope location
- Penticton, BC
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Penticton?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 27, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Penticton in BC, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Detailed report within 30 days of completion. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from City of Penticton for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Penticton, BC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.