Aluminum Breakaway Transformer Bases

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation multi-award vehicle for Aluminum Breakaway Transformer Bases provides specialized casting and mounting solutions for traffic control and infrastructure equipment. The contract covers multiple aluminum casting types, including gravity permanent mold casting, high-pressure die machined casting, squeeze machined casting assembly, semi-solid machined casting, and sand casting. These products are specifically designed for ground mounting applications of transformers and traffic control devices, with engineered breakaway base systems that comply with 1985 AASHTO requirements and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) standards.

The multi-award vehicle was awarded on February 5, 2020, with Akron Foundry Company serving as a prime contractor. The contract covers the state of Wisconsin and focuses on providing technical hardware solutions for infrastructure mounting applications. While specific contract value details are not provided, the vehicle encompasses technical specifications for various bolt circle configurations, ranging from 10" to 24" diameters, with zinc-coated steel hardware designed for optimal performance in ground mounting scenarios. The contract appears to be a state-wide indefinite delivery vehicle (IDV) that enables government and infrastructure entities to procure standardized, safety-approved mounting bases and associated hardware.