Transformer Salvage, Refurbishment, and Disposal

The City of Denton, through its Denton Municipal Electric department, is requesting qualifications to establish a pre-qualified list of contractors for transformer salvage, refurbishment, rebuilding, and power-distribution equipment testing and disposal, with sealed qualification submissions due August 26, 2026.

The scope encompasses on-site transformer testing to determine rebuild or refurbishment feasibility, multiple refurbishment options ranging from paint and bushing replacement to complete core rewinding (subject to DME approval), and on-site oil disposal. Contractors must demonstrate competence across the full service spectrum and provide a detailed list of services they can deliver. All transformers must be built to DME-specified standards, and DME retains approval authority over refurbishment levels and the right to salvage unrepairable units for a percentage credit against contract value.

The City intends to award contracts to pre-qualified firm(s) over a three-year contract term, with a total not-to-exceed amount that will be specified in the award documents. Pricing will not be solicited during the qualification phase; compensation will be negotiated per project once contractors are qualified.

Evaluation criteria are experience and qualifications (20%), past performance on similar projects (30%), ability to meet schedule and staffing (20%), communication and responsiveness (20%), and overall fit with City goals and objectives (10%). Contract awards will be made to the highest-ranked firm(s).

All work must comply with Federal, State, County, and City laws and regulations. The extremely tight qualification due date of August 26, 2026 reflects a streamlined pre-qualification process rather than a full competitive solicitation cycle.