Calawah Transformer 12/16/20MVA

This solicitation seeks a single 12/16/20 MVA three‑phase power transformer (new, rebuilt, or reconditioned) for the Calawah Substation in Forks, WA. The District will award the contract to the lowest responsive sealed bid that meets the technical specifications, BABA compliance, and prevailing‑wage requirements. Bids must include a 5 % bid security and be received by the deadline; a public opening will occur on the due date. The project is funded in part by a DOE grant and must comply with domestic‑preference and Buy‑America rules. • Item: One (1) 12/16/20 MVA three‑phase transformer without load‑tap changer • Delivery: FOB destination to Calawah Substation, Forks, WA (truck delivery, two‑week scheduling) • Bid security: Minimum 5 % of bid price (certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond) • Deadline: Oct 28, 2026 5:30 PM EDT (sealed bids) with public opening at 3:00 PM PT • Questions due: Oct 21, 2026 12:00 PM PT • Funding: DOE Grant No. DE‑GD0000048, administered by Washington Grid Resilience Program • Compliance: Build America/Buy America, prevailing‑wage, domestic‑preference, and environmental clauses