Transformer for Agnew Substation

The City of Santa Clara is soliciting bids under RFB 26-27-33 for one power transformer for the Agnew Substation, which supports Silicon Valley Power, the City's electric utility, with bids due November 30, 2026 before 3:00 p.m. PST. The RFB was released October 29, 2026, and the City states the timeline is critical and does not anticipate time extensions. No set-aside or preference program applies. Bidders and subcontractors must register with the California Department of Industrial Relations before submitting bids and maintain that registration throughout performance, because the project is subject to California prevailing wage requirements under Labor Code Section 1770 et seq.

Delivery is one transformer to 2375 Agnew Road, Santa Clara, California 95054, on a Free On Board (F.O.B.) Destination basis, with the contractor bearing all shipping and delivery costs. Bidders must provide five customer references demonstrating their ability to supply the required products and services. A performance bond is required, but no payment bond is required. The successful bidder must submit a certificate of insurance within ten days after the notice of intended award.

Bid pricing must remain fixed for the duration of the contract with no price changes permitted. Payment follows terms in Attachment G. California retail sales tax should be excluded from bid prices, and the City is exempt from federal excise tax.

Questions and exceptions are due November 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST, City responses are due November 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST, and objections are due November 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST. No pre-bid conference is scheduled. The City will award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and reserves the right to negotiate with that bidder. The notice of intended award is typically published within ten days after bid closing. Bids become publicly available on BidNet Direct immediately after the bid closes. Procurement contact is Sylvia Sosa, Contracts Manager, City of Santa Clara Purchasing Division, at SSosa@SantaClaraCA.gov.