Regulators, voltage current

The City of Austin Purchasing Office has issued an Invitation for Quotation (IFQ 1100 BAS1075) for the procurement of a single-phase voltage regulator. The specific equipment required is a 7200 V, 333 KVA voltage regulator manufactured in accordance with specification E-1625 and listed on the qualified products list EL-14761, with the approved manufacturer being SIEMENS, part number 10-07.2-333. Delivery of the equipment is to be made to Austin Energy-Warehouse J located at 10001 Decker Lane, Austin, Texas 78724. The solicitation requires vendors to submit detailed quote sheets and offer sheets, with pricing that includes all handling and shipping charges, quoted on an FOB Destination basis. Quotes are due by 2:00 PM on January 20, 2026, and must be submitted via email to Bailie Shotwell at Bailie.Shotwell@AustinTexas.gov. The award will be made to the lowest responsive offer meeting the specified minimum qualifications, with the estimated quantity of one unit being for planning purposes only.

The solicitation has specific provisions for Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) and Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) vendors, with an initial two-tier notification process that first contacts certified HUB and M/WBE vendors before potentially opening the solicitation publicly. Contractors must provide proof of appropriate insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Business Automobile Liability. Additional compliance requirements include wage theft certification, non-discrimination requirements per Austin City Code Chapter 5-4, and completion of the City's Wage Theft Training within 30 days of contract award. Vendors must also comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws. Payment terms are net thirty days from receipt of properly documented invoices, contingent upon satisfactory delivery of goods. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the solicitation indicates flexibility in delivery methods, allowing vendors to choose between common carrier delivery or vendor delivery, with insurance requirements varying accordingly.