Kwethluk Padmount Transformer Purchase

The Alaska Energy Authority issued RFQ 25029 to acquire a single 500 kVA three‑phase pad‑mount transformer meeting specific electrical, physical, efficiency, and compliance requirements, and subsequently awarded the contract to General Pacific, Inc. The solicitation required adherence to federal Build America/Buy America rules, detailed product specifications, and submission of required certifications. • Item: One 500 kVA mineral‑oil‑immersed pad‑mount transformer with specific voltage, tap, and protection features. • Compliance: Must satisfy DOE efficiency standards, 5 % de‑minimis Buy America waiver, and provide full test reports and warranties. • Delivery: Goods must be delivered to 2601 Commercial Drive, Anchorage, AK no later than 15 August 2025. • Procurement: Open RFQ with a quotation deadline of 4 March 2025; award made to General Pacific, Inc. (vendor details not disclosed).