Addendum 3~19.pdf

This is an Addendum to an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) for eight 33 MVA power transformers for substations in Eugene, Oregon. The addendum modifies the original bidding documents and updates critical submission information. The RFP closing date has been extended to 2:00 PM PST on Monday, February 9, 2026, representing a material change to the original bid timeline. The new OregonBuys bid number is S-P00140-00015905, replacing the previous number S-P00140-00015641. Bidders must submit all required documents, including the sample contract with any requested tracked changes, in a single PDF file to OregonBuys by the extended deadline. The contract represents a multi-unit, multi-year agreement requiring transformers rated at 20/27/33 MVA operating at 117.875 kV-12.47 kV filled with natural ester (FR3) oil, with initial delivery of four units scheduled by December 31, 2027, and remaining units within approximately 4.5 to 5 years.

Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this addendum by signature and return a copy with their response or by circling the addendum number on the bid form. No pricing entries are required directly into OregonBuys; all pricing and documentation should be included in the submitted PDF. Bidders must demonstrate 10 years of experience designing, manufacturing, and testing power transformers, with at least 5 years of experience with FR3-filled units. The evaluation criteria allocate 60 points for EWEB specification compliance, 50 points for contract term adherence, 30 points for client references, and 50 points for pricing, with additional bonus points available for firm pricing, U.S. manufacturing or USMCA compliance, and tariff pass-through limitations. A performance bond of 100% for each purchase order is required, and transformers will be delivered FOB Destination to Eugene with a 60-month warranty period beginning at Final Acceptance.