Description
The City of Tacoma is soliciting bids for a single, high‑voltage 115 kV “Build America, Buy America” (BABA) compliant transformer to be installed at the Husky Terminal. The contract covers supply, delivery, placement on an owner‑prepared foundation, required accessories (bushings, surge arresters, load‑tap‑changer, monitoring equipment), testing, documentation, and a minimum three‑year labor warranty. The procurement is funded by a DOT/MARAD Port Infrastructure Development Program grant and must meet strict domestic‑content and seismic qualifications.
• Supply and place one 115 kV / 14.4 kV transformer (24/32/40 MVA) with ABB UZF load‑tap‑changer and ABB surge arresters.
• Provide all accessories, monitoring equipment, manuals, as‑built drawings, and a minimum three‑year labor warranty (≥ 1 year parts).
• Meet BABA requirements (≥ 55 % domestic content, iron/steel made in the U.S., seismic qualification per IEEE 693‑2005).
• Delivery must occur ≥ 90 days after award; late delivery incurs $1,000/day liquidated damages (capped at 5 % of contract value).
• Bid submission deadline is 11:00 a.m. PT on 7 April 2026; bidders must acknowledge Addenda 1 and 2 and provide a 90‑day price guarantee.