EWEB RFP 22-099-G Station Class Power Transformers

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) in Lane County, Oregon, has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) 22-099-G for the procurement of up to thirteen (13) 115kV/12.47kV Station Class Power Transformers to be acquired over a five-year period. The initial requirement includes five transformers as system spares, with potential additional needs of three to eight transformers for future capital projects. Proposers must meet minimum qualifications related to experience, service facilities, and production locations, and will be evaluated on criteria including compliance with technical specifications, maintenance capabilities, past performance, and pricing. The evaluation process includes a multi-tier approach with optional factory tours for the top three ranked proposers, and will assess total lifecycle costs using specified loss value calculations. Proposals were originally due by May 31, 2022 (later extended to June 6, 2022), with potential factory inspections by June 30, 2022, an intent to award announcement planned for July 5, 2022, and board approval anticipated on August 2, 2022.

The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Based on the Notice of Intent to Award documentation, Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. of Goldsboro, NC was identified as the highest-ranking and most responsive proposer for the contract. While the total contract value is not explicitly disclosed, the procurement involves up to thirteen transformers to be potentially purchased over five years. The contract will be effective from the date of award until all ordered transformers have been accepted and paid for, with no guaranteed minimum purchase quantity. The transformers are intended to support the electrical infrastructure needs of Lane County and the City of Eugene, with the successful vendor required to provide detailed information about maintenance requirements, service locations, delivery timelines, and the country of origin for major components. EWEB will award the contract to the responsible proposer whose proposal is determined to be the most advantageous based on the comprehensive evaluation criteria.