Procurement Information~15.docx

This procurement document relates to a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by Northern Wasco County People's Utility District (NWCPUD) for the procurement of single-phase pad-mount transformers. The RFQ was issued on August 25, 2025, with quotes due by September 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. PST. NWCPUD seeks new copper core transformers meeting specific technical requirements, including 60Hz, oil-immersed, self-cooling distribution transformers designed for outdoor operation on the district's 12,470/7200Y distribution system. The procurement includes a total proposed order of 105 units across six different transformer models ranging from 25kVA to 167kVA. The Contract Review Board will make the final award determination on October 7, 2025, with transformers to be delivered to 2345 River Road in The Dalles, Oregon. No specific contract term or renewal options are identified in the documentation.

Transformers must meet NEMA, ANSI, and IEEE standards with Department of Energy efficiency requirements and must use biodegradable dielectric fluid, contain zero PCBs, and be EPA Environmental Technology Verification certified. Evaluation criteria will consider compliance with specifications, product quality, transformer losses, and base pricing. The procurement includes significant national security restrictions under Executive Order 13920, requiring bidders to be active and in good standing with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and to demonstrate they are not owned, controlled, or influenced by foreign adversary countries. Bidders must provide comprehensive supply chain disclosures and verify component origins in accordance with Department of Energy cybersecurity guidance. The district reserves the right to reject bids that do not meet minimum requirements, show evidence of collusion, contain incorrect information, or demonstrate previous contract defaults. Electronic quotes should be submitted to purchasing@nwcpud.org, with hardcopy documents submitted to the district's address in The Dalles, Oregon.