TES 1000 kVA Transformer

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Authority is seeking sealed offers for the procurement of one 1000 kVA Power-Cast Transformer, specifically a Square D by Schneider Electric unit, to serve as a critical spare component for emergency replacement at three facility power substations. The transformer must be a direct replacement for existing units without requiring modifications to switchgear or bus work, supporting essential tunnel systems including lighting, pumps, communication equipment, fire alarms, UPS systems, and emergency egress lighting. Technical specifications include a 13,200 volts delta primary voltage, 480Y/277 secondary voltage, 60 hertz frequency, and specific performance requirements such as 99.2 percent energy efficiency at 50 percent load. The solicitation, numbered B-2095987, was posted on December 18, 2025, with offer submissions due on January 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM local Dallas time via the DART Bonfire portal. Bids will be evaluated based on the lowest responsive bid, with offerors required to submit comprehensive documentation including representations, certifications, business questionnaires, and detailed technical specifications.

The procurement includes a 5 percent Small Business Enterprise/Small Business Concern (SBC) participation goal, with offerors expected to meet or exceed this goal or demonstrate good faith efforts toward achievement. The vendor list includes 169 small business enterprises across multiple NAICS categories, primarily located in the Texas region, particularly the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. Potential bidders must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial Automobile Liability, Commercial General Liability, and Workers' Compensation Insurance, with specific coverage limits and additional insured requirements for DART. The contractor must utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system for all employees performing work in Texas and provide customs documentation for imported goods. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the contract is a firm-fixed price agreement with a one-year term from the Notice to Proceed, with delivery required to DART's facility at 3021 Oak Lane, Dallas, Texas 75266.