Nearman N1 Generator Step-Up Transformer Replacement

The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities is seeking proposals to furnish, deliver, install, test, and commission a 280 MVA Nearman N1 generator step-up transformer rated for 161 kV grounded-wye high-side and 19 kV delta low-side operation.

Kansas City Board of Public Utilities > Department of Purchasing and Supply Chain


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RFP-RFP 946-0-2026/KH
Nov 06, 2026 01:00 PM
Sep 25, 2026 10:40 AM
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Description

The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities is soliciting proposals for a new 280 MVA, three-phase, liquid-filled outdoor generator step-up transformer for the Nearman N1 generating unit. The transformer must have a 161 kV grounded-wye high-voltage winding, a 19 kV delta low-voltage winding, matching dimensions for the existing isophase bus and overhead transmission line, and specified cooling, tap-changing, monitoring, protection, bushing, and accessory systems. The scope includes engineering and design, furnishing, delivery, offloading, on-site assembly, oil filling, installation, commissioning, factory acceptance testing, field testing, test reports, drawings, manuals, and warranty support. Proposers must demonstrate at least 10 years of relevant substation-transformer manufacturing experience and provide at least 10 recent examples of similar transformers supplied in continental North America. The proposal package uses BPU-provided forms and includes pricing and schedule, safety, financial, insurance, subcontractor, and related-experience information.

Classification Codes
NAICS335311Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing
PSC6120Transformers: Distribution and Power Station
Smart Codes
power transformerstransformer installationtransformer testing
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Sep 25, 2026 03:40 PM-Broadcast Date
Oct 9, 2026-Intent to Bid Due Date
Oct 09, 2026 04:00 PM-Pre-Proposal Meeting (optional)
Microsoft Teams meeting ID 216 173 895 837 403; passcode w2r4AB2A
Oct 16, 2026-Questions Due Date
Oct 25, 2026-Responses to Questions Issued
Nov 06, 2026 07:00 PM-Proposal Due Date
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $500,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — $5,000,000.00
Required
  • Payment Bond
  • Performance Bond
Required
  • Minimum 10 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
Legal Ad-
RFP 946 Step Up TransformerSep 25, 2026 03:33 PM
Nearman Existing N1 GSU TX 1984Sep 25, 2026 03:33 PM
KCBPU Nearman N1 GSU TX SpecSep 25, 2026 03:33 PM
N1_Nameplate_GSU Sep 25, 2026 03:33 PM
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