Midtown Substation Transformers

The City of Fort Collins Light & Power, in partnership with Platte River Power Authority (PRPA), is requesting proposals for two three-phase, 115 kV–13.8 kV, 50 MVA outdoor power transformers for the new Midtown Substation, with proposals due September 25, 2026. Suppliers must furnish transformers in strict compliance with Attachment A Three Phase Large Outdoor 115kV Power Transformer Revision J, the controlling technical specification.

The Midtown Substation is a 115 kV electrical substation developed jointly by the City of Fort Collins Light & Power and PRPA. The scope is limited to two identical units; no alternate quantities or configurations are indicated. The transformers will serve as infrastructure assets for this new facility.

The bidding document (biddoc.pdf, 432 KB, posted August 25, 2026) establishes procurement process requirements, evaluation criteria, technical and operational standards, quality assurance requirements, and delivery conditions. The document addresses pricing instructions, payment terms, performance guarantees, and schedule details necessary for compliant submission. Interested parties must review all attachments and technical specifications in detail to ensure proposals align with City of Fort Collins and PRPA requirements. Place of performance is the Midtown Substation in Fort Collins, Colorado (Larimer County).