BID – McDuffie 43E Transformer

The Alabama Port Authority solicited bids for a 23 kV → 480 V, 3.5 MVA (minimum) pad‑mounted transformer to be installed at the McDuffine Coal Terminal (Building 43 East) in Mobile, AL. The award was issued to Southern Controls, Inc. after a competitive bidding process with strict submission deadlines and a “best‑value” evaluation based on price and schedule. The contract includes full factory testing, delivery, installation, commissioning, documentation, and a two‑year workmanship warranty, with a liquidated‑damage clause of $250 per day for late delivery and a 5 % bid‑bond (capped at $10,000). Compliance requirements include Beason‑Hammon Act certification, E‑Verify enrollment, and TWIC/APA site‑access credentials. • One 23 kV/480 V pad‑mounted transformer (minimum 3 500 kVA) with mineral‑oil cooling and extensive accessories. • Full suite of testing reports, as‑built drawings, operation & maintenance manuals, and a two‑year workmanship warranty. • Strict bid‑submission deadlines (Oct 15 2026) and no extensions; award announced Oct 26 2026 with required insurance, tax‑exempt, and compliance documentation.