Single Phase Pad Mount Transformers

Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) is seeking to procure Single Phase Pad Mount Transformers.

The Contractor shall supply and deliver single phase pad mount transformers to Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) on an as-needed basis throughout the contract term. All transformers furnished under this contract shall comply with GRU’s approved standards for its Electric Distribution System and the applicable technical specifications included with the solicitation.

GRU will only accept bids for conventional pole-mounted transformers and single-phase pad-mounted transformers manufactured in North America. The transformer core must also be manufactured in North America.

Bids that include products from multiple manufacturers shall be deemed non-responsive.

All transformers supplied under this contract shall meet the applicable technical specifications, performance requirements, and approved standards established by GRU.

Following contract award, the Contractor shall submit complete approval drawings for all transformers to be supplied under the Contract. All drawings shall be reviewed and approved in writing by GRU prior to commencement of fabrication. The Contractor shall not begin fabrication until such approval has been obtained.

At the time of delivery, the Contractor shall provide certified test reports for all transformers included in each order. The reports shall identify each transformer by its applicable serial number or other unique identifier and include the actual measured or tested loss data for each individual unit delivered.

The quoted no-load losses, load losses, and total losses shall represent the guaranteed average values for all transformers included in a given order. Notwithstanding the guaranteed average values, no individual transformer shall exceed the following maximum tolerances:

• No-Load Losses: The measured no-load losses of any individual transformer shall not exceed the quoted no-load losses by more than ten percent (10%).
• Total Losses: The measured total losses of any individual transformer shall not exceed the quoted total losses by more than six percent (6%).

Bidders shall provide pricing that includes all applicable tariffs, duties, surcharges, fees, and other costs associated with the manufacture, sale, and delivery of the transformers. All such costs shall be separately identified and itemized in the bid submission.

Bids shall be submitted online on the OpenGov website prior to the closing date and time. OpenGov can be accessed by the following: https://produrement.opengov.com/signup

Bids may be received up to but no later than **2:00 pm on Tuesday, December 8, 2026** via GRU e-Procurement Portal located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/GRU. GRU e-Procurement Portal Clock is the official clock for the determination of all deadline dates and times.

The *Respondent’s Certification Form* must be submitted with the Response. If required, a Bid Bond and other documents must be provided with the Response.

**BID BOND REQUIRED:** TBD

Award will be made to the best evaluated Respondent(s) for Response(s) based on price, understanding the approach, company's process qualifications and experience, lead time, warranty, and references for each individual line item, or any combination of line items, as GRU determines to be in its best interest.

The term of this Contract shall commence on the December 1, 2026 and terminate on November 31, 2029.

Upon mutual agreement between Parties, this contract may be renewed for one (1) two-year renewal additional years.