EWEB RFP 25-163-G Three Phase Network Transformers

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 25-163-G for three phase network transformers, seeking qualified manufacturers to supply transformers for their secondary grid network system. The procurement involves 28 transformers across four specific configurations: 500 KVA and 750 KVA units with 216Y/125 volt and 480Y/277 volt ratings, with strict technical specifications including fluid-filled construction and specific accessory equipment requirements. Proposals are due by September 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM PT, to be submitted electronically through the OregonBuys bid site. The evaluation will utilize a 100-point scoring system, with 25 points dedicated to pricing and potential bonus points for factors such as firm pricing, U.S. manufacturing, and tariff increase absorption. Mandatory qualifications include manufacturers having produced network transformers for at least 10 years, and proposers must provide detailed component-level tariff information. The contract will have an initial one-year term with potential renewals up to five years total, and EWEB encourages the use of recycled products where feasible.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the RFP, the procurement emphasizes U.S. manufacturing as a favorable evaluation criterion. The contract appears open to manufacturers who can meet the technical specifications and have a proven track record in producing network transformers. Although a specific award value is not provided, the procurement involves 28 transformers across multiple configurations, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. The RFP indicates that EWEB will evaluate proposals based on compliance with specifications, references, past performance, and pricing, with a focus on finding a reliable transformer supplier capable of meeting their grid infrastructure needs. Proposers will be required to provide a warranty of at least 18 months for the transformers, and the evaluation process will carefully assess each manufacturer's ability to meet the comprehensive technical requirements outlined in the solicitation.