Transformers

The City of Salem is soliciting bids from qualified vendors to purchase electrical transformers.

All vendors who are interested in submitting a bid are required to provide the following information:

• State warranty available, preferably include 3 year warranty or better warranty
• Quote would include total price of all 20 transformers to include delivery to 1205 S. Wines Street, Salem, Mo 65560

The City reserves the right to reject any or all quotes submitted, waive any informalities or irregularities in the quotes received, and to accept any quote which, in the opinion of the City, is in the best interest of the City.

Submission

All proposals must be received by the City Clerk, City of Salem, Missouri, 400 N Iron Street, Salem, Missouri 65560 prior to **3:00 p.m., Central Standard Time, on November 18, 2026**. Bid opening will be at 3:15 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers, 202 N. Washington St., Salem, MO.

• Bids shall be submitted on the forms provided and must be manually signed by the individual authorized to legally bind the company. Additional documentation may be submitted with the Bid form.
• Bids shall be submitted in a **sealed envelope** that is clearly marked “Tranformer Bid” on the outside of the mailing envelope.
• Bids received after the opening date and time will be rejected.
• **FAXED/EMAILED BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.**

Award and Selection

Proposals shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. All bids received that are submitted by individuals or businesses with their principal place of business located in Dent County, Missouri, shall be multiplied by a preference factor of .95 awarding the contract for goods or services. The actual bid amount multiplied by the appropriate preference factors shall be termed the adjusted local bid amount. [...] Final Selection & Board Approval is scheduled for November 24, 2026.

Upon Bid Award, the successful company must obtain a City Business or Contractor License prior to beginning work. Contact the City Clerk’s office at 573-729-5211 for details.

Please attach detailed manufacturer’s specifications with the minimum required information listed in the bid specifications.