Three Phase 23KV Padmount Transformers

The Peabody Municipal Light Plant (PMLP) in Essex County, Massachusetts, is soliciting bids for Three Phase 23KV Padmount Transformers through a competitive procurement process. The bid seeks multiple transformer configurations, including 75 KVA, 150 KVA, 225 KVA, and 500 KVA models with specific primary voltages of 22,860 GRD Y / 13,200 and secondary voltages of 208 Y/120 and 480Y/277. All transformers must include loop switches and meet detailed technical specifications. Bidders are required to submit three copies of their bid in a sealed envelope, with the public bid opening scheduled for May 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at PMLP's General Offices. Evaluation criteria will focus on transformer efficiency, with specific loss factors of $5,256/KW for no-load losses and $1,625/KW for full-load losses. Vendors must provide guaranteed maximum no-load and full-load losses, percent impedance, and primary expulsion fuse size, along with comprehensive documentation including certified test reports, PCB certification, and construction drawings.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on participating organizations. Payment terms include 100% payment within 30 days of delivery, with potential deductions if average tested losses exceed quoted losses. PMLP reserves the right to increase the contracted quantity up to twice the original amount and may award different transformer sizes to multiple suppliers. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the detailed technical requirements and multiple transformer configurations suggest a potentially significant procurement value. Bidders must demonstrate technical compliance with the extensive specifications, including precise electrical characteristics, construction standards, and performance metrics. The procurement allows for flexibility in vendor selection, with PMLP maintaining the ability to reject any or all bids as authorized by law, ensuring the municipal light plant can select the most appropriate and technically compliant solution for its infrastructure needs.