3 Phase Pad Transformers

The state and local contract opportunity is a procurement initiated by Newport Utilities in Clay County, Tennessee, for three-phase pad transformers manufactured by ERMCO. The solicitation seeks four specific transformer configurations: 1500 KVA 480/277 PDMT, 500 KVA 480/277 PDMT, 1000 KVA 480/270 PDMT, and 3000 KVA 480/270 PDMT. All transformers must have a 7620-volt primary and 480/277 volt secondary with split taps, and must be Department of Energy (DOE) compliant. Key technical requirements include a mild steel tank and pedestal, green pad mount finish, standard hardware, silicon bronze pentabolts, ground bosses, and standard instrumentation such as level and vacuum gauges and temperature gauges. The procurement requires North American manufacturing, explicitly prohibiting transformers manufactured in China. The solicitation was posted on March 3, 2025, with a response deadline of March 18, 2025, and an anticipated lead time of 8-10 weeks from the quote date. Potential vendors must provide detailed technical specifications and meet all prescribed manufacturing and electrical infrastructure requirements.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly noted in the documentation. The procurement appears open to manufacturers meeting the technical specifications and North American manufacturing requirement. While ERMCO is the quoted manufacturer, the documentation does not indicate they are an incumbent contractor exclusively. The transformers will be delivered via flat bed truck with 24-hour advance notice required, and freight is prepaid and allowed. Pricing terms indicate quotes are firm for 30 days, with potential material price escalation based on the ERMCO material price index, which was -18.73% at the time of quotation. Although precise budget ranges were not specified, the solicitation covers multiple transformer sizes ranging from 500 KVA to 3000 KVA, suggesting a potentially significant capital investment in electrical infrastructure upgrade or expansion. Vendors must demonstrate comprehensive technical compliance, DOE standards adherence, and domestic manufacturing capabilities to be considered for this contract opportunity.