SMALL WORKS Tapteal Substation Bank 2 Oil Leak Repair

The City of Richland, Washington, is soliciting small works quotes under ITB 26-0080 to repair an oil leak in the load tap changer of Bank 2 at the Tapteal Substation, with the listing's due date of November 6, 2026. Bidders must be registered on the MRSC Statewide Small Works Roster under the Power and Energy Infrastructure category as of the quote issue date, and they must receive an e-mail directly from the City of Richland Purchasing Division; a notice received only through Public Purchase does not confer eligibility.

The attached ITB summary gives a quote deadline of October 22, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and a question deadline of October 15, 2026, both of which precede the October 26, 2026 posting date, so bidders should confirm the controlling date with City purchasing before pursuing. Electronic submission through Public Purchase is mandatory, and late submissions are not accepted. Site visits are optional.

The work involves diagnosing and repairing a compromised seal on a Siemens-Allis Type TLH-21 load tap changer mounted on a Kuhlman 15/20/25 MVA transformer at 1363 Glenwood Court, Richland. The contractor must furnish all materials, including an OEM-style Siemens TLH-21 barrier board assembly, gasket kits, and storage oil containers, and complete the work within ten working days. The five phases cover oil processing and isolation, internal inspection, barrier board replacement to specified torque values, pressure testing, and oil refilling with final testing. The project cost estimate is $100,000, and award goes to the lowest responsive responsible bidder.

Prevailing wage applies under RCW 39.12 at Benton County rates set by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries. Bidders must hold valid Washington contractor registration and complete public works training before award. A Payment and Performance Bond and retainage are required, and no bid bond is required. Required insurance includes $2,000,000 per occurrence Commercial General Liability, $1,000,000 Automobile Liability, and $1,000,000 Stop Gap/Employer's Liability, with the City named as additional insured. The awardee must obtain a City of Richland business license before contract execution. Work hours are limited to 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. under Richland City Code Chapter 9.16.