West Substation Power Transformer

The City of Lakeland is seeking bids from qualified manufacturers for the purchase and delivery of one (1) medium voltage substation power transformer with load tap changer. The specified transformer shall be rated 67,000/12,470V with ONAN (Oil Natural Air Natural) cooling at 18/20.16 MVA, ONAF (Oil Natural Air Forced) cooling at 24/26.88 MVA, and ONAF cooling at 30/33.6 MVA, with a design temperature rise of 55/65 degrees Celsius. This is an invitation to bid (ITB) solicitation issued by the City of Lakeland's Substation Operations department for the procurement of this critical power distribution equipment.

Key dates for this solicitation include a pre-proposal conference scheduled for January 4, 2024 at 3:00 PM, a questions and answers deadline of January 25, 2024 at 10:00 PM, and a proposal submission deadline of February 8, 2024 at 8:30 PM. The solicitation was posted on December 14, 2023. Prospective bidders must submit qualified bids that meet the technical specifications outlined in the detailed requirements documents and attachments.

Bidders are required to provide comprehensive safety and occupational health compliance documentation, insurance certifications, vendor questionnaires, and detailed pricing proposals. All submissions must include indemnification agreements and contractor safety evaluations as specified in the attachments. The City of Lakeland reserves the right to evaluate bids based on technical compliance, pricing, manufacturer qualifications, and adherence to all safety and insurance requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.