RFP# 005-27 KVA250 XFR SUB 00600

Burlington Electric Department (BED) is issuing Request for Proposals (RFP) #005-27 for the procurement of four (4) each submersible vault-type distribution transformers rated 250 KVA. The transformers must be single-phase, liquid-filled, submersible (vault type), with loop feed capability, compliant with BED specification S0112. Primary voltage required is 13800 Grd Y/7970 volts, secondary voltage 120/240V, with a specified impedance range of 1.60% to 2.25%.

Bidders must provide a purchase price for four units along with load loss and no-load loss evaluation factors. The purchase price constant is 1.271, the load loss factor is $1.69 per watt, and the no-load loss factor is $20.36 per watt. The solicitation includes a detailed specification sheet and evaluation criteria to determine the lowest evaluated bid.

The deadline for proposal submission is August 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET. Proposals must be submitted through the online form on BED's RFP System page, including company name, contact information, and an uploaded bid document (typically the completed RFP PDF). The associated PDF document is available for download at the provided URL.

This solicitation is open to qualified suppliers of distribution transformers. All proposals will be evaluated based on the total evaluated cost, which includes the purchase price plus capitalized loss costs. No other key milestones (pre-bid conference, questions deadline, etc.) are specified in the available documentation. The award will be made to the responsible bidder offering the lowest total evaluated cost.