Pad mount xfmr 2025

Northern Wasco County People's Utility District (NWCPUD) is conducting a competitive procurement for single-phase pad-mount transformers through a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued on August 25, 2025, with quotes due by September 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. PST. The procurement seeks new copper core transformers with specific technical requirements, including 60Hz, oil-immersed, self-cooling distribution transformers designed for outdoor operation across various load types. The transformers must meet NEMA, ANSI, and IEEE standards, with Department of Energy efficiency requirements, and are intended for NWCPUD's 12,470/7200Y distribution system. Transformers must use biodegradable dielectric fluid, contain zero PCBs, and be EPA Environmental Technology Verification certified. The evaluation criteria will consider compliance with specifications, product quality, transformer losses, and base pricing, with a total proposed order of 105 units across six different transformer models ranging from 25kVA to 167kVA. The Contract Review Board will make the final award determination on October 7, 2025, with transformers to be delivered to 2345 River Road.

The procurement includes significant restrictions related to national security, specifically invoking Executive Order 13920 regarding foreign adversary supply chain risks. Bidders must be active and in good standing with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and demonstrate they are not owned, controlled, or influenced by adversary countries. Suppliers must provide comprehensive supply chain disclosures and verify component origins, adhering to Department of Energy cybersecurity guidance. The district reserves the right to reject bids that do not meet minimum requirements, show evidence of collusion, or are deemed not in the public's interest. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves a substantial electrical infrastructure investment with potential disqualification factors including unresolved disputes, incorrect information, or previous contract defaults. Bidders can submit electronic quotes to purchasing@nwcpud.org or hardcopy documents to the district's address in The Dalles, Oregon, with strict compliance requirements for domestic sourcing and national security protocols.