North Substation Power Transformer

The City of Leesburg, Florida is requesting proposals for design, manufacture, supply, factory testing, delivery, assembly, and installation of one 67–13,090 kV power transformer at its North Substation (2435 Marcella Way), with proposals due August 19, 2026 at 11:00 p.m.

The transformer must be manufactured within the continental United States. Proposers must demonstrate a minimum of five years of relevant experience, provide four professional references for similar projects completed within the past five years, hold proof of required insurance coverage with minimum limits of $1,000,000 for commercial general liability and business automobile liability, and comply with E-Verify employment eligibility verification. Proposers must be registered with the Florida Department of State Division of Corporations, not appear on federal excluded parties lists or state scrutinized company lists, and submit conflict of interest, non-collusion, and debarment certifications.

Proposals will be evaluated on a 100-point scale: management and personnel qualifications (10 points), relevant experience of firm (25 points), approach to delivery of services (40 points), financial compensation (20 points), and required forms and documents (5 points). Approach to delivery carries the heaviest weighting.

The contract term extends through the negotiated project completion date, with potential extension through contract amendment if mutually agreed upon. An evaluation committee meeting is scheduled for August 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom, with award recommendations to be presented to the City Commission at its next regularly scheduled meeting following completion of all pertinent forms and documentation.

Questions regarding specifications are due August 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Addenda will be issued by August 13, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Proposal packages are limited to 200 pages single-sided with minimum 12-point font, excluding required forms and documents. All submittals must be made electronically through the City's OpenGov portal. The procurement contact is Lissandra Kmoch, Buyer.