Napaskiak & Rampart Power System Upgrade Projects Transformer Purchase

This contract is for the purchase and delivery of pole‑mount, liquid‑filled distribution transformers needed for the Napaskiak and Rampart power‑system upgrades in rural Alaska. The Alaska Energy Authority issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB # 23106) seeking a single vendor to supply single‑phase transformers (10 kVA, 15 kVA, 25 kVA) and a three‑phase step‑down unit (15 kVA) that meet ANSI C57.12, NEMA TP‑1/TP‑3, and DOE efficiency standards. All items must be shipped fully assembled, palletized, and delivered FOB at 2601 Commercial Drive, Anchorage, AK, no later than May 1 2024. The award was made to Anixter, Inc., and the contract is a firm‑price, goods‑only purchase with a bid‑validity period of at least 30 days. • Scope includes provision of transformers with two primary bushings for 7.2 kV primary and 120/240 V secondary, complying with RUS‑standard specifications. • Technical submittals required: shop drawings, product data, certified test reports, and PCB oil content statements. • Contract terms: month‑to‑month extension possible only via written amendment; warranty of 12 months after energization; insurance requirements for liability and workers’ compensation.