Transformer Electrical Design and Evaluation

The City of Spokane’s Water/Hydro Department issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQu) for transformer electrical design and evaluation services. The scope includes reviewing existing one‑line drawings, developing a new transformer solution that can operate across multiple voltages, coordinating with Avista Utilities, stamping final drawings, and advising on transformer purchase. The contract was awarded to Ripplinger Engineering Labs for a one‑year term beginning November 2025. • Required expertise: high‑voltage electrical engineering (≥10 years experience) and ability to produce stamped design deliverables. • Deliverables: design analysis, new transformer recommendation, stamped electrical drawings, coordination reports with the utility. • Contract type: single‑award, likely lump‑sum, with no renewal provisions disclosed.