Description
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking bids for the provision of transformer bases. The contract will be for an initial period beginning upon award and expiring 7/31/2027, with optional renewal periods. The successful bidder will be required to provide transformer bases that conform to the AASHTO "Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals" sixth edition with current interims. The bases must have specific dimensions and features, including a trapezoidal door with a theft deterrent device. The bidder with the lowest price will receive the maximum score, and the bidder with the best delivery will receive additional points.
* Key features of the transformer bases include:
* Outside dimensions: 17 inch high, 15 by 15-inch square bottom, and 12 by 12-inch square top
* Trapezoidal door with minimum dimensions: 11 inch high, 9 inches across the bottom, and 7.5 inch across the top
* Theft deterrent device equal to the LockDown LightPole lock door assembly or the Spanner Snake Eyes Security Bolt
* 1/2-inch 13 UNC tapped hole or other suitable provisions for grounding purposes
* Fastened to the base flange of the pole with four loose galvanized bearing plates, four lock washers, and four galvanized steel connecting bolts and nuts