Three Phase 23KV Padmount Transformers.pdf

PEABODY MUNICIPAL LIGHT PLANT

BID-MATERIALS

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. Peabody Municipal Light Plant (PMLP) will receive bids for THREE PHASE 23KV

PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS until 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 15, 2025 at its General Offices at 201 Warren Street Extension, Peabody, Massachusetts, 01960, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read.

2. BIDS --

A. All bids must be submitted along with the completed Bid Form provided in these specifications. If additional space is required, it shall be noted on a supplemental attachment under the bidder's letterhead and entitled "Remarks". This attachment shall become a part of the Bid Form.

B. The Bid Form shall be without interlineations, alterations, erasures, or changes in phraseology.

C. The Bid Form shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope, clearly marked on the outside with the bidder’s name and address, and the following bold lettering: "THREE PHASE 23 KV PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS". Three copies of all bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope, and properly marked with the Title of the bid and mailed/delivered to:

Peabody Municipal Light Plant ATTENTION: Joseph Anastasi, Manager 201 Warren Street Extension Peabody, MA 01960

D. The Bid Form and supplemental sheets identified on same shall constitute and shall hereinafter be termed the "Bid".

E. The firm submitting a bid shall assume the responsibility of making a careful examination of the specifications and related documents and all other matters that may affect cost and performance. Bidders will be required, at their own expense, to comply with all statutes, regulations, ordinances, and tests which may be applicable.

F. Each firm shall submit, with their bid, evidence of their experience and qualifications to satisfactorily fulfill the specifications and requirements.

G. Each firm submitting a bid shall notify PMLP, in writing, if they find any discrepancies or omissions from the specifications, or if in doubt as to their meaning. If an explanation is necessary, a reply will be made by an addendum issued to all firms who have received specifications. PMLP will not give verbal answers to any inquiries regarding the meanings of the specifications. All inquiries should be addressed to PMLP, Attention: Joseph Anastasi, 201 Warren Street Extension, Peabody, Massachusetts, 01960.

3. CHANGES IN SPECIFICATIONS --

PMLP may advise all firms who have received specifications, by means of addenda, of any changes in the Specifications during the bid period. All such changes shall become a part of the Specifications as if originally included therein.

4. SITE INSPECTIONS --

PMLP is not responsible for any inspections, visits, etc., that may be made to any sites or potential sites in connection with this work. The coordination, approval, and expense for such inspections, visits, etc., is the responsibility of the firm submitting the bid.

5. PRICES --

All prices and applicable discounts will be firm for the delivery quoted. Bidders must include on a separate sheet any discount schedule which may be applicable to this purchase.

The bid prices shall include everything necessary for fulfillment of the Contract, including delivery (at PMLP jobsite, Peabody, MA), except as may be otherwise expressly provided in the Contract Documents.

6. ESCALATOR CLAUSES --

Bids which are not subject to any form of upward escalator clause are preferred. If firm prices cannot be quoted, the Bidder shall base the escalation provision upon the index stipulated in the specification attached thereto. If no index is stipulated in the specification, the bidder shall state the index upon which his bid is based. Failure to do so will be considered grounds for rejection of the bid.

The PMLP reserves the right to consider any bid which may be offered subject to an escalator clause, up or down, that is clearly defined as to basis of escalation, specifically, a given lowest posted price in a nationally recognized index provided that no other index is stipulated in the attached specifications. Preference will be given to bids in accordance to the first paragraph in this section.

7. EXECUTION OF CONTRACT --

A. The Successful Firm will be notified of the award of the Contract in writing and shall properly and promptly execute a Contract on the PMLP Contract Form, within fifteen

(15) days after receiving notification of the Award of the Contract.

B. The Contract, when executed, shall be deemed to include the entire agreement between the parties. The Seller shall not be entitled to any modifications resulting from unauthorized claims or statements made by representatives of PMLP or other persons.

C. PMLP shall have at its option, the right to increase the contracted quantity bid by up to twice the original quantity which is stated in the bid specifications.

8. TERMS AND CONDITIONS --

The terms and conditions of the contract shall also be in accordance with the attachment entitled "Purchaser's Terms and Conditions." Any exceptions to these terms and conditions must be clearly identified in the bid under the category of exceptions to the Purchaser's Terms and Conditions.

9. DEFINITIONS --

The names and words Peabody Municipal Light Plant, PMLP, Purchaser, Owner, and Buyer as used in these documents are synonymous. The names and words, Bidder, Contractor, Seller, Vender, and Manufacturer as used in these Contract documents are synonymous.

10. RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT BIDS --

PMLP reserves the right to accept or reject bids or portions thereof, and to reject all bids, to waive any formalities in the process, if it is deemed to be in the best interests of PMLP.

Proposals received after the public opening date and time will not be accepted.

11. ITEMS CONTAINED IN THE BID PACKAGE -

- Legal Notice

- Instructions to Bidders

- Purchaser's Terms and Conditions

- Specifications

- Bid Form

- Certified of Non-Collusion & Tax Compliance Certification

- Sample Contract

PURCHASER'S TERMS AND CONDITIONS

MATERIALS CONTRACT

1. ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENTS

The terms and provisions of this Contract, together with the terms and provisions of all documents incorporated herein by reference, constitute the full and entire Contract between the Purchaser and the Seller concerning the matters set forth herein, and no other agreement or understanding of any nature whatsoever has been entered into or will be recognized, nor has the Purchaser made any inducements or representations to the Seller except as expressly stated in this Contract. No modification of this Contract shall be binding or have any force or effect on either party, unless reduced to writing and signed by the Purchaser and the Seller, or the authorized representatives of same. No provision of this Contract is intended or shall be construed to be for the benefit of any third party.

2. PERFORMANCE

Time is of the essence in this Contract. If the Seller shall fail in any respect to prosecute the work with promptness and diligence, the Purchaser may cancel this Contract in part or in its entirety without liability for the cancelled part(s).

3. PATENTS, TRADEMARKS, COPYRIGHTS

It is mutually understood and agreed that the Contract includes all royalties and costs arising from patents, trademarks and copyrights in any way involved in the work. If the Seller, or its sub vendors/subcontractors, is required or desires to use any design, device, material or process covered by letters, patent, trademark, or copyright, the Seller indemnifies and holds harmless the Purchaser from any and all claims for infringement by reasons of the use of any such patented design, device, material or process to be performed under the Contract and shall indemnify the Purchaser for any costs, expenses and damages which they may be obligated to pay by reason of such infringement, at any time during the prosecution or after the completion of the work. The Purchaser shall give to the Seller notification of the source of any such suit or proceeding and shall furnish the Seller (at the Seller's expense) all needed information, authority, and assistance to enable the Seller to defend the same. If any material, equipment, or work is in any such suit or proceeding held to constitute infringement or its use in enjoined, the Seller, within a reasonable time, shall either secure for the Purchaser, at the Seller's own expense, the right to continue using said material, equipment or work by suspension of the injunction, by procuring for the Purchaser a license, or otherwise, or shall at the Seller's own expense and as the Purchaser may elect, replace such material, equipment or work with non-infringing material, equipment or work, or modify it so that it becomes non-infringing, or remove such infringing material, equipment or work, and refund the sums paid therefore by the Purchaser all without injury or damage to any other property of the Purchaser.

4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIP

The Seller shall perform work as an independent contractor.

5 INSPECTION EXPEDITING

All material, equipment and/or work to be supplied under this contract is subject to inspection and/or expediting by the Purchaser or its representative. The Seller shall allow the Purchaser or its representative free access to Seller's works and provide free access to the works of Seller's sub vendors/subcontractors.

6. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW

The Seller will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations. Compliance includes, but is not limited to, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Peabody Municipal Light Plant Safety Rules & Regulations, Executive Order 11246 (Equal Opportunity) and guidelines established by the Council on Wage and Price Stability, all as amended periodically.

Seller agrees to comply with the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and the Standards and Regulations issued thereunder and certifies that all items furnished under this Contract will conform to and comply with said standards and regulations. Seller further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Purchaser from all damages assessed against the Purchaser as a result of the seller's failure to comply with the Act and the standards issued thereunder and for the failure of the items furnished under this Contract to so comply.

7. RISK OF LOSS

Risk of loss and/or damages shall be upon Seller until goods are physically delivered to the Purchaser's plant, storerooms, job site, or location indicated in the Contract Document.

Materials will be considered as delivered only if all goods are physically received in proper condition and accepted by the purchaser.

8. DELIVERIES

The Purchaser will receive shipments Monday through Friday, holidays excluded, during its normal receiving hours (8:00 AM -3:00 PM). Peabody Municipal Light Plant must be given notification of delivery at least 72 hours in advance Any cost associated with shipments made during any time other than this receiving period will be to the Seller's account. All deliveries will be at PEABODY jobsite, Peabody, Massachusetts unless otherwise specified in the Peabody Municipal Light Plant specification section attached hereto.

9. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING

The Seller's obligations authorized under this Contract are not assignable or transferable, and the Seller agrees not to subcontract any of the work authorized hereunder without the prior written approval of the Purchaser. The Purchaser retains the right to approve or disapprove of all subcontractors for such approved work.

10. CONFIDENTIALITY

The Seller shall keep all services carried out hereunder for the Purchaser (described in the Specifications attached hereto) entirely confidential, and not use, publish, or make known without the Purchaser's written approval, any information furnished by the Purchaser for purposes of such services, to any persons other than personnel of the parties of this Contract.

Any public representation regarding the Purchaser shall be made by the Purchaser, and any requests for information made to the Seller by a Third Party shall be referred to the Purchaser.

11. WAIVER

In the event the Purchaser shall fail to insist on performance of any of the terms or the exercise of any of its rights and privileges, such failure, or any breaches, shall not constitute a waiver of such terms, conditions, rights or privileges.

12. CHANGES AND/OR AMENDMENTS

The Purchaser shall have the right, from time to time during the terms of this Contract, by written notice to the Seller, to make changes in or additions to drawings, specifications or instructions for the work covered in the Specifications, including the right to expand, decrease or limit the scope and nature of the work to be undertaken, or redirect work already in progress.

13. WARRANTY

The Seller warrants to the Purchaser that the article(s) provided and/or work performed under this Contract shall be fit for purpose in accordance with the Purchaser's specific instructions, shall be new and free from defects in material, workmanship, and title, and shall meet all specifications. If the article(s) purchased and/or work performed do not meet the warranty above, the Purchaser, after determining a defect or non-conformance, will notify the Seller. At the sole discretion of the Purchaser the Seller shall replace, repair, or make good, without cost to the Purchaser, any defects or non-conformance arising within one year after the date of acceptance of article(s) furnished and/or work performed.

14. CUMULATIVE REMEDIES

Every right or remedy herein conferred upon or reserved to the Purchaser shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every right and remedy now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute, and the pursuit of any right or remedy shall not be construed as an election.

15. DELAYS

The Seller expressly agrees to the work schedule provided for in the Contract and such schedule includes allowances for all hindrances and delays incident to the work. No claims shall be made by the Seller for hindrances and/or delays from any cause during the progress of the work except as provided under "SUSPENSION OF WORK" and/or "FORCE

MAJEURE".

16. SUSPENSION OF WORK

The Purchaser reserves the right to suspend and reinstate execution of the whole or any part of the work without invalidating the provisions of the Contract. Orders for suspension or reinstatement of work will be issued by the Purchaser to the Seller in writing. The time of completion of the work will be extended for a period equal to the time lost by reason of the suspension. No consideration shall be given by the Purchaser to cost increases or loss of anticipated profits, due to suspension or reinstatement of this Contract.

17. FORCE MAJEURE

A delay in, or failure of, performance of either party hereto shall not constitute default hereunder or give rise to any claim for damage if and to the extent such delay of failure is caused by occurrences beyond the control of the party affected, including, but not limited to, acts of God, or the public enemy, expropriation or confiscation of facilities or compliance with any order or request of a governmental authority, affecting to a degree not presently existing, the supply, availability, or use of materials or labor, acts of war, public disorders, rebellion or sabotage, floods, riots, strikes, or any causes whether or not the class or kind of those specifically named above, not within the control of the party affected and which, by the exercise of reasonable diligence, said party is unable to prevent. Should the work be delayed due to Force Majeure, or otherwise delayed due to conditions beyond the control of or without the fault or negligence of either party, the parties to this Contract shall confer to reach an agreement on the alterations of fees and/or other terms and conditions upon which the work shall be continued, or otherwise terminated.

18. ARBITRATION

Arbitration of all questions and issues in dispute under this Contract shall be submitted to Arbitration in accordance with the provisions of the standard Form of Arbitration of the American Arbitration Association, but only in the event that both parties to this Contract so agree to such submission for Arbitration. If both parties fail to agree to submit to Arbitration in the manner prescribed above, or to submit to Arbitration in any mutually acceptable form, all questions and issues in dispute will be submitted to a court of competent jurisdiction of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to be tried according to the applicable laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Costs of such arbitration will be shared equally by the parties, unless the arbitrator determines that the claim made by one of the parties is without merit, in which event the arbitrator may award costs to the other party.

19. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE

The Purchaser, on written notice, may suspend, postpone, abandon, or terminate this Contract, or any part thereof, as a result of the Seller's failure to render to the satisfaction of the Purchaser the materials, work and/or services required of him under this Contract, including the progress of the work. The Purchaser shall be the sole determinant in all termination for cause issues and no consideration shall be given by the Purchaser to the Seller for any costs, claims, or loss of anticipated profits by the Seller as a result of the suspension postponement, abandonment or termination of this Contract, or any part thereof, by the Purchaser for the reason of cause.

20. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE

The Purchaser, on written notice, may suspend, postpone, abandon, or terminate this Contract or any part hereof, and such action shall in no event be deemed a breach of the Contract. Such suspension, postponement, abandonment, or termination may come about for the sole convenience of the Purchaser. Upon receipt of written notification from the Purchaser that this order, or any part hereof, is to be terminated, the Seller shall immediately cease operations of the work stipulated, and assemble all material that has been prepared, developed, furnished or obtained under the terms of this Contract that may be in its possession or custody, and shall transmit the same to the Purchaser on or before the fifteenth day following the receipt of the above-written notice of termination, together with his evaluation of the cost of the work performed. The Seller shall be entitled to just and equitable payment in accordance with this Contract for any uncompensated work satisfactorily performed prior to such notice.

The Purchaser shall determine the amount of acceptable work performed by the Seller under this Contract. The Purchaser's evaluation shall be used as a basis to determine the amount of compensation due the Seller for this work, provided it shall be made in good faith and supported by substantial evidence.

In determining the value of the work performed by the Seller prior to termination, no consideration will be given to profit which the Seller might have reasonably expected to make on the uncompleted portion of the work.

21. INDEMNIFICATION

The Seller shall defend, indemnify and hold the Purchaser, and its employees free and harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, suits or other litigation (including all costs thereof, including attorney's fees) of every kind and character arising on account of bodily injuries, death, damage to property in any way occurring incident to, arising out of or in connection with work performed or to be performed by the Seller hereunder or occurring incident to, arising out of or in connection with the presence of employees of the Seller or any of the Seller's subcontractors on the work premises, due to the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Seller.

22. LAW OF CONTRACT - JURISDICTION

The Contract shall be construed under and shall be governed by the Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and in case of controversy not otherwise settled shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Massachusetts Courts.

23.AUDIT

The Seller shall, at its own expense, keep and maintain complete records and books of account of its costs and expenses relating to the work in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices. Should a dispute arise between the Purchaser and Seller regarding reimbursable amounts and/or credits, the Seller shall grant the Purchaser permission to audit such records and books of account.

24.TAXES

The Seller shall pay all applicable state and local sales and use taxes on sales to, or used by, the Seller of tangible property and services employed by the Seller in the performance of the Order. The Seller shall identify all costs in connection therewith. The Purchaser is an organization exempt from the payment of such state and local taxes of tangible property and services and will not reimburse the Seller for such taxes paid.

25. BID QUANTITIES

PMLP shall have at its option, the right to increase the contracted quantity bid by up to twice the original quantity which is stated in the bid specifications.

26. ACCEPTANCE

This order expressly limits acceptance to the terms stated herein. Any additional or different terms proposed by the Seller are objected to and are hereby rejected.

27. COMPLETION OF CONTRACT

This Contract will not be considered complete until all specifications and Contract requirements have been satisfied. These requirements also include the Purchaser's acceptance of all documentation, drawings, manuals, etc. Final payment shall not be construed to relieve the Seller of any of its obligations under this Contract.

28. NOTICE

The Purchaser agrees to give the Seller immediate notice of any and all claims for which the Seller may be liable, and the Seller agrees to give the Purchaser immediate notice of any and all claims for which the Purchaser may be liable. All claims hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered or mailed, first class, registered mail, postage paid.

A. IF TO THE SELLER, ADDRESS

B. IF TO THE PURCHASER, AT PEABODY MUNICIPAL LIGHT PLANT,

201 WARREN STREET EXTENSION, PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS, 01960

SPECIFICATIONS FOR

THREE PHASE 23KV PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS

The Peabody Municipal Light Plant is seeking firm pricing for the “THREE PHASE 23KV PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS” listed on the attached bid forms. Firm pricing shall be for orders placed within sixty (60) days of the date of quotation. Price validation period and any escalation formula must be stated on the bid form for each item. The quantities stated within this document are the best estimates of items to be ordered within the bid period. The ultimate quantity ordered may be less than or greater than these estimates.

1. SCOPE

1.1 The transformers shall be 60HZ. Mineral oil immersed, class OA rated self-cooled, pad-mounted, compartmental-type, distribution transformers rated 3000KVA and smaller. All sizes listed in this specification up to 3000KVA shall be bid with a primary voltage of 22,860 GRD Y / 13,200 volts and be insulated for 125KV BIL. Secondary voltages are listed elsewhere in this specification. The rating of each transformer shall be as stated on the nameplate at 65 degrees C. rise.

1.2 All requirements shall be in accordance with the latest revision of IEEE standard C57.12.34 except as modified by these specifications.

2. TEST

2.1 All transformers manufactured under this specification shall be tested for no load loss (85 C), full load loss (85 C), percent impedance (85 C), and exciting current (100% voltage). Actual loss data shall be submitted in accordance with the following format:

Serial Number:

Exciting Current (@ 100% Voltage):

% Impedance (@ 85 C):

No Load (watts @ 85 C):

Full Load (watts @ 85 C):

2.2 All transformers shall be capable of withstanding short circuits in accordance with IEEE C57.12.00 and IEEE C57.12.90.

2.3 All transformer oil shall be bulk tested for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB’s) per ASTM D4059 and certified as having no detectable level of PCB.

3. CONSTRUCTION

3.1 Unlocking the padlock and disengaging the pentahead bolt shall permit access to the low voltage terminations when the compartment door is removed or opened. There shall be one or more additional pentahead bolts to independently secure the primary compartment door accessible only after the secondary door is opened.

There shall be an insulated barrier between the high voltage and low voltage compartments.

3.2 Tank and Cabinet Construction

A hand-hole shall be provided in the tank cover for access to the primary and secondary bushings. The dimensions of the hand-hole shall be approximately 15” x 24”.

The oil level at 25 degrees C. shall be permanently indicated by an identifiable stencil or marking on the exterior of the tank wall within the secondary compartment.

Entire cabinet bottoms shall be constructed with type 304 stainless steel for a minimum of 6” up from point ultimately resting on concrete transformer pad.

Entire tank bottom plate shall be constructed with type 304 stainless steel irrelevant of the height up from point ultimately resting on concrete transformer pad.

NOTE: The stainless steel provisions above will be confirmed by means of the chosen vendor’s submittal drawings, and PMLP will not accept the transformers if they are not in compliance.

3.3 High Voltage Terminations

The transformers shall have dead front, externally clamped, universal type bushing wells, with replaceable stud, and rated for 200Amps. The primary bushing wells shall be arranged for loop feed – dead front operation in accordance with IEEE C57.12.34-2015 figures 12 and 16, as amended below. Parking stands shall be welded to the tank wall beside the bushings in accordance with figure 16 of IEEE C57.12.34-2015.

Note: The specific dimension “D” in figure 12 shall be changed to 23.5” as it pertains only to the lowest primary bushing height for all sizes of transformers, 500 KVA and smaller, contained within this specification.

The primary compartment shall be large enough to accommodate 3 “feed-thru” devices for parking 6 – 25KV elbows terminating 25KV conductors.

3.4 Low Voltage Terminations

The externally clamped low voltage bushing shall be epoxy with a threaded stud, configured in the staggered low voltage arrangement, in accordance with IEEE C57.12.34-2015 figure 8a. The height of the lowest secondary bushing shall be in accordance with IEEE C57.12.34-2015 figure 5, column “E”. The secondary terminals shall be tinned, anodized, blade type with holes spaced according to NEMA Standards. The secondary terminal spades for each transformer shall be as detailed below, and in accordance with IEEE C57.12.34-2015 figure 19 as amended below. The number of holes shown on the table shall be changed from 4 to 6 for the first row and changed from 6 to 8 for the second row. All transformers contained within this specification shall have the corresponding bushing stud thread size to accommodate these spades, and secondary compartments deep enough to safely house these spades. For transformers which have secondary terminal spades with greater than 6 holes shall be provided with additional support at the farthest end from the tank wall and without interfering with the use of any of the holes.

The low voltage neutral bushing shall be a fully insulated bushing connected to an adjacent ground pad (on the tank) with a detachable strap of sufficient size to carry the maximum fault current available from the transformer. The bushing shall be the same insulating class as the phase bushings.

All high and low voltage neutrals shall be internally connected to an externally operable Ho/Xo disconnect switch located within the primary compartment and permanently labeled to indicate opened and closed positions. Switch shall have a bolting provision to prevent unintended operation.

3.5 Protective Devices

The transformer shall be equipped with one (1) immersed partial range current limiting fuse in series with one bayonet type expulsion fuse per phase. The bayonet type fuses shall be accessible through the primary compartment. The bayonet type fuses shall be hot stick operable and capable of breaking load. A welded on oil drip-shield must be located under the bayonet fuse to protect the primary cable connection. The bayonet assembly shall include a flapper valve to minimize oil spillage. (Cooper Power Systems Catalog #4000361C99FV). The catalog numbers for both types of fuses shall be designated either on the transformer nameplate or permanently stenciled on the primary side tank wall.

The transformer shall be equipped with a combination internal fault detector and pressure relief device located in the low voltage compartment above the oil level. This device shall be manufactured by the IFD Corporation and of a model suited to pad-mounted transformers. It shall automatically vent when the pressure reaches 10 +/- 2 PSIG and release when the pressure falls to 6PSIG. The pressure relief device shall be constructed to allow safe manual relief of pressure in the tank either by hand or by hot-stick operation. The pressure relief device shall exclude moisture from the transformer and have a life equal to the life of the transformer itself.

3.6 Tap Changer

The transformer shall be equipped with an external, manually operated, no load, high voltage tap changer with two (2) 2.5 per cent taps above and two (2) 2.5 per cent taps below 22860/22900 volts. The tap changer shall be designed for de-energized operation only and located in an unobstructed location inside the high voltage compartment. The operating handle shall give visual indication of the tap position and be located so it can be easily read and operated with the high voltage cables and terminations in place. The tap changer shall be marked for de-energized use only, and shall have a bolt or screw provision to prevent unintended operation.

3.7 Terminal Designations

Terminal designations shall be as defined by IEEE C57.12.70. The high and low voltage designations shall be indicated on the tank wall with oil resistant yellow paint or permanent decals.

3.8 Nameplate

The instruction nameplate shall be located per IEEE C57.12.34-2015, section 8.8.1, and contain information as specified in section 8.8.2.

The transformer nameplate shall be located so that it can easily be read with the low voltage cables and terminations in place. If the nameplate is located on the compartment doors then the transformer serial number must be permanently marked on the tank wall as well. Nameplate shall be constructed using corrosion resistant material.

The transformer nameplate shall show that the dielectric fluid contains no detectable level of PCB’s.

3.9 Grounding

The transformer shall have provisions for grounding of the transformer, as detailed in IEEE C57.12.34–2015, section 8.11.

3.10 Loop Feed Switches

Each size of transformer referenced in these specifications shall be bid with loop switching provisions, detailed herein.

A three pole, single throw switch shall be installed in series with each 3-phase set of primary bushing wells, (two switches – total). These switches are to be installed within the transformer tank, under oil, hot stick operable, load make/break capable, and permanently marked with ON and OFF positions.

The switches must be rated at a minimum of: 25KV, 200Amp, 12,000Amp (RMS, SYM) fault close.

The transformer tank face shall be permanently marked with an “A” and “B” to identify each switch as being connected to the “H1A, H2A, H3A” or “H1B, H2B, H3B” bushing.

The switches shall be Cooper Power Systems Catalog # LS2R338H3S2B, Central Moloney Catalog #70343660 or approved equivalent.

3.11 In addition to the two switches described in section 3.10 above, please provide a third switch. This third switch shall be of identical characteristics as stated in section 3.10 above, shall be connected in series with the conductors feeding the primary windings, and shall be permanently identified with a “C”.

3.12 Sample/Drain Valve

All transformers listed in section 7.1 shall be equipped with a SAMPLE/DRAIN VALVE assembly, located in the secondary compartment.

DELIVERY

3.13 All proposals shall include the cost of shipping to Peabody Municipal Light

Plant, Peabody Massachusetts, at a location to be designated by Peabody Municipal Light Plant at time of delivery. Peabody Municipal Light Plant must be given notification of delivery at least 72 hours in advance. All transformers must be shipped so that they can be offloaded by means of a fork truck, lifting each transformer from the rear. All units shall be delivered and received in as few deliveries as possible. Deliveries shall be between

08:00am and 03:00pm Monday through Friday excluding local holidays.

Delivery notification shall be made as follows:

PHONE NUMBER 978 531 5975 EXT 171

CONTACT PERSON Fernando Bettencourt

Inventory Coordinator

PHONE NUMBER 978 531 5975 EXT 170

Alternate Contact Daniel Pingree Storekeeper

4. PAYMENT

4.1 After Peabody Municipal Light Plant inspection, and within thirty (30) days of delivery, Peabody Municipal Light Plant shall approve payment of one hundred per cent (100%) of the quoted price to the seller for the item which Peabody Municipal Light Plant deems to be acceptable with the following stipulation. If the average of the actual tested losses for all of the transformers in an individual Purchase Order does not exceed the quoted losses, the shipment will be accepted. If the average does exceed the quoted losses, a sum equal to the excess amount of no load losses times the no load loss factor, plus the excess amount of full load losses times the full load loss factor, shall be deducted from the purchase price.

4.2 The average in the above formula shall be the average for those transformers in that particular Purchase Order placed by Peabody Municipal Light Plant.

5. DOCUMENTATION

5.1 Certified test reports stating actual no load losses, full load losses, and impedance shall be provided to Peabody Municipal Light Plant before shipment. The transformer test results and PCB certification shall be mailed to:

PEABODY MUNICIPAL LIGHT PLANT

201 WARREN STREET EXTENSION

PEABODY, MA 01960

ATTN: ROY SIMOES, Supervising Electrical Engineer

5.2 All shipping documentation, (Bills of Lading; Packing Slips; etc.) shall be marked with the Peabody Municipal Light Plant Purchase Order Number.

6. BIDS

6.1 Submit quotes on the following items:

ORDER PMLP PRIMARY SEC 3 LOOP

QUANTITY PART # KVA VOLTAGE VOLT SWITCHES

1 2494-605 75 22860 GRDY / 13200 208 Y / 120 YES

2 2494-607 150 22860 GRDY / 13200 208 Y / 120 YES

1 2494-608 225 22860 GRDY / 13200 208 Y / 120 YES

3 2494-610 500 22860 GRDY / 13200 208 Y / 120 YES

1 2494-627 150 22860 GRDY / 13200 480Y / 277 YES

1 2494-630 500 22860 GRDY / 13200 480Y / 277 YES

6.2 All proposals shall be submitted on the attached bid form. All proposals shall include guaranteed maximum no load losses, guaranteed maximum full load losses, per cent impedance, and primary expulsion fuse size. A large part of the evaluation will be based on the transformer efficiency using the following loss factors:

No Load Factor $5256/KW Full Load Factor $1625/KW

6.3 Changes to physical or electrical characteristics require the express written consent of both parties using the notification procedure described in paragraph 28 of the Terms and Conditions of this contract.

6.4 All proposals shall include construction drawings indicating the dimensions of the transformer tanks and any cabinets, cable openings, high and low voltage bushing arrangements and spacing dimensions, approximate weights and oil capacity, the transformer KVA, voltage and winding connections.

6.5 Pay particular attention to Section 3.2 paragraphs 3, 4, 5 as it pertains to enhancing the corrosion resistance of certain key areas of the transformers. PMLP will insist that the submittal drawings provide clear indication of compliance with these requirements.

6.6 The Peabody Municipal Light Plant reserves the right to award different size transformers to different suppliers. It also reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

6.7 All bids shall be submitted on the attached Bid Form.

THREE PHASE 23KV PADMOUNT TYPE TRANSFORMER

BID FORM

ITEM #2494-605 75 KVA 22860 GRD Y / 13200 PRI; 208 Y /120 SEC W/ LOOP SWITCHES

ORDER QUANTITY: 1

PRICE: $_________________

PRICING VALID THROUGH:_____________DELIVERY:_______________WEEKS

ESCALATION FORMULA: ____________________________

NO LOAD LOSSES (WATTS @ 85 C): _________________

FULL LOAD LOSSES (WATTS @ 85 C): _________________

TOTAL LOSSES (WATTS @ 85 C ): ________________

% IMPEDANCE (@ 85 C): _________________

ITEM #2494-607 150 KVA 22860 GRD Y / 13200 PRI; 208 Y /120 SEC W/ LOOP SWITCHES

ORDER QUANTITY: 2

PRICE: $_________________

PRICING VALID THROUGH:_____________DELIVERY:_______________WEEKS

ESCALATION FORMULA: ____________________________

NO LOAD LOSSES (WATTS @ 85 C): _________________

FULL LOAD LOSSES (WATTS @ 85 C): _________________

ITEM #2494-608 225 KVA 22860 GRD Y / 13200 PRI; 208 Y /120 SEC W/ LOOP SWITCHES

PRICE: $_________________

PRICING VALID THROUGH:_____________DELIVERY:_______________WEEKS

ESCALATION FORMULA: ____________________________

NO LOAD LOSSES (WATTS @ 85 C): _________________

FULL LOAD LOSSES (WATTS @ 85 C): _________________

ITEM #2494-610 500 KVA 22860 GRD Y / 13200 PRI; 208 Y /120 SEC W/ LOOP SWITCHES

ORDER QUANTITY: 3

PRICE: $_________________

PRICING VALID THROUGH:_____________DELIVERY:_______________WEEKS

ESCALATION FORMULA: ____________________________

NO LOAD LOSSES (WATTS @ 85 C): _________________

FULL LOAD LOSSES (WATTS @ 85 C): _________________

ITEM #2494-627 150 KVA 22860 GRD Y / 13200 PRI; 480 Y /277 SEC W/LOOP SWITCHES

PRICE: $_________________

PRICING VALID THROUGH:_____________DELIVERY:_______________WEEKS

ESCALATION FORMULA: ____________________________

NO LOAD LOSSES (WATTS @ 85 C): _________________

FULL LOAD LOSSES (WATTS @ 85 C): _________________

ITEM #2494-630 500 KVA 22860 GRD Y / 13200 PRI; 480 Y /277 SEC W/LOOP SWITCHES

PRICE: $_________________

PRICING VALID THROUGH:_____________DELIVERY:_______________WEEKS

ESCALATION FORMULA: ____________________________

NO LOAD LOSSES (WATTS @ 85 C): _________________

FULL LOAD LOSSES (WATTS @ 85 C): _________________

NAME AND ADDRESS OF VENDOR:

_________________________________TEL#______________

NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER:

__________________________________Tel#______________

Address of Three Customers, nearby, for whom Similar Equipment was Furnished:

_____________________________________TEL# _____________________

________________________________TEL# __________________

________________________________TEL# __________________

THE ABOVE PROPOSAL IS IN COMPLETE COMPLIANCE

WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS: YES____NO____

EXCEPTIONS AND/OR ALTERNATIVES ATTACHED YES____NO____

SIGNATURE OF BIDDER: ___________________________

PRINTED NAME: ___________________________

DATE: ___________________________

CERTIFICATE OF NON-COLLUSION

THE BELOW SIGNED QUOTER HAS NOT DIVULGED TO, DISCUSSED OR COMPARED HIS QUOTE WITH OTHER QUOTES AND HAS NOT COLLUDED WITH ANY OTHER QUOTER OR PARTIES TO A QUOTE WHATSOEVER.

The undersigned certifies under penalties of perjury, that this accompanying bid or proposal is not the result of, or affected by, any unlawful act of collusion with any other person or company engaged in the same line of business or commerce, or any other fraudulent act punishable under the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or United States Law. As used in this certification, the "person" shall mean any natural person, business, partnership, corporation, union, committee, club, or other organization, entity, or group of individuals.

Note: No premiums, rebates or gratuities to any employee are permitted with, prior to, or after any delivery of materials. Any such violation will result in the cancellation and/or return of material (as applicable) and the removal from the master bidders list.

Contractor's Full Legal Name:

(PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT)

Authorized Signature:

Date:

TAX COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION

Pursuant to MGL c. 62C, §49A, I certify under the penalties of perjury that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, I am in compliance with all laws of the Commonwealth relating to taxes, reporting of employees and contractors, and withholding and remitting child support.

Contractor's Full Legal Name:

(PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT)

Duly Authorized Signature:

Date:

Social Security# or FID #:

SAMPLE

CONTRACT

AGREEMENT made this «Day» by and between the Peabody Municipal Light Plant, a business duly established under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and having a usual place of business at 201 Warren Street Extension, Peabody, Massachusetts 01960, hereinafter referred to as "PMLP" and «Name», having a usual place of business at «Address», hereinafter referred to as «Name».

WITNESSETH, that the PMLP and «Name», for the consideration hereinafter stated, agree as follows:

1. That «Name» shall furnish «Material» as set forth in the specifications incorporated in the bid opened on «Date».

2. All material shall be furnished and delivered to the PMLP jobsite as defined in the attachments hereto.

3. The Contract price for the material shall be the bid price of «Amount» as set forth on the bid form dated «Bid date» and herein incorporated by reference.

4. «Name» shall not assign or transfer this contract, or any part thereof, or any sum due or to become due hereunder without the written consent of the PMLP.

5. This AGREEMENT together with the Instructions to Bidders, Purchaser's Terms and Conditions, PMLP Specifications, and Vendor's Bid, hereto attached, form this Contract and are as fully a part of this Contract as if herein repeated.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this AGREEMENT the day and year above first written.

«Company» PEABODY MUNICIPAL LIGHT PLANT

BY_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

(NAME)

BY

Joseph Anastasi, Manager

(TITLE)

DATE:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _