60 kV Capacitive Voltage Transformers

The City of Santa Clara is soliciting quotes for 60 kV Capacitive Voltage Transformers to support the Northern Receiving Station Substation Upgrades and Expansion Project under the Silicon Valley Power System Expansion Plan Program, with bids due September 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

Products must meet specifications outlined in the Capacitive Voltage Transformer Data Sheet (Attachment A1). The question-and-answer deadline was September 23, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time. No mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled.

Delivery to the City is due by November 6, 2026. Bidders unable to meet this date must provide alternative delivery dates and justification with their submission. All shipping and delivery costs are the contractor's responsibility, with items delivered Free On Board Destination with full freight prepaid; incremental freight charges for special or expedited orders may be added as separate line items.

Award will be based on lowest responsive and responsible quotation meeting all specifications. The City retains the right to award by line item, lot, or overall lowest cost, and may award to multiple bidders if determined in its best interest. Pricing must be firm fixed for the full contract period and exclude California retail sales tax. The City is exempt from federal excise tax and will provide an exemption certificate as appropriate.

The selected bidder must submit a Certificate of Insurance per Attachment C requirements within ten days of notice of intended award; failure to do so may result in award withdrawal. No performance bond or payment bond is required. The contractor must comply with California Governor's Executive Order N-6-22 regarding economic sanctions related to Russia's actions in Ukraine.

Bidders are encouraged to offer Energy Star, Green Seal, EcoLogo, or EPEAT certified products and those manufactured with recycled materials. The procurement permits participation by other public agencies under terms submitted, with the contractor required to provide annual reports detailing participating agencies and items supplied.