Single- and Three-Phase Pad-Mounted Transformers

The City of Ames is requesting quotations for specified quantities of single- and three-phase pad-mounted distribution transformers, including delivery, technical submittals, loss data, testing, and warranties.

City of Ames


General
Open (issued)
2027-033
Sep 29, 2026 07:00 PM
Sep 18, 2026 09:16 PM
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
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jill.burt@cityofames.org
+15152395126
515 Clark Avenue, Ames, IA, USA
Submission Instructions
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Complete the bid response in AmesBids with all prices and requested data properly filled in., Acknowledge receipt of all addenda in the bid response., Provide the required manufacturer, lead-time, no-load-loss, and load-loss information for applicable bid lines.
Description

The City of Ames is seeking quotations for 13 25-kVA, five 37.5-kVA, and five 50-kVA single-phase pad-mounted distribution transformers, plus three 150-kVA, three 300-kVA, and one 1,500-kVA three-phase pad-mounted distribution transformers. The units must meet the City's specifications, including oil-filled, non-PCB construction, specified voltage ratings, ANSI/IEEE and other applicable standards, current ISO 9001:2015 quality certification for the manufacturing facility, and manufacture and shipment from within the 48 contiguous United States. Acceptable manufacturers listed are ABB, Cooper, Ermco, Howard, and WEG; other manufacturers require prior approval. Bidders must provide pricing, manufacturer information, lead times, no-load and load-loss data, drawings showing bushing spacing and overall dimensions, a supplier QMS declaration, written warranty, test reports, and any specification exceptions or alternate proposals. Delivery must use pallets and open-bed trucks, with at least 24 hours' advance notice. The transformers require a minimum two-year in-service warranty, and the bid will be evaluated using price, loss calculations, delivery time, and related administrative considerations.

Classification Codes
NAICS335311Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing
PSC6120Transformers: Distribution and Power Station
Smart Codes
pad-mounted transformerselectrical distribution equipmenttransformer testing documentation
Specifications
Supply Only
No
Timeline
Sep 18, 2026 09:16 PM-Issue Date
Sep 25, 2026 10:00 PM-Questions Deadline
Sep 29, 2026 07:00 PM-Response Deadline
Requirements
Required
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