Purchase of Protective Relays

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking a vendor to supply Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) protective relays and accessories for its medium‑voltage distribution system and generator protection schemes. This is a firm‑fixed‑price procurement focused on the delivery of hardware only; installation, configuration, and testing are performed by university staff or their partners. Bidders must meet Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements and provide comprehensive documentation, including a BABA certification, insurance certificates, and various compliance attestations. • Scope: Supply SEL‑700G‑0,‑1,‑T,‑W generator/intertie relays and SEL‑751 feeder protection relays (quantity ≈ 3 of each part number) with all required accessories. • Delivery: Must meet the university‑specified delivery schedule (requested delivery 01 July 2026) and provide all product data sheets, warranty, and MSDS where applicable. • Evaluation: 50 % weight on lead‑time, 30 % on price, 20 % on BABA compliance; the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder that satisfies these criteria. • Procurement requirements: Online‑only submission via the SciQuest portal, a single PDF package containing cover letter, pricing sheet, BABA certification, and required attestations; no hard‑copy bids accepted. • Compliance: Must satisfy DOE‑flow‑down clauses (anti‑kickback, debarment, labor standards, etc.), provide insurance limits per Attachment J, and certify state tax compliance.