2026-25 Pad Mount Transformers

The City of Covington is soliciting sealed bids from approved manufacturers for the purchase of five new pad mount transformers under solicitation number 2026-25. The requirement includes two 2000 KVA units, two 1500 KVA units (HV 24940Y/14400 X 12470/7200; LV 480Y/277), and one 750 KVA unit (HV 24940Y/14400 X 12470/7200; LV 208/120). All equipment must be dead front, loop feed, featuring 200A Wells/25 KV inserts for HV bushings, 12-hole LV bushings, DV switches, and bayonet fusing. Bidders must certify that all items are new and provide an estimated delivery date. Sealed bids, including two hard copies and one USB flash drive, must be submitted to Scott Cromer at the Covington Utility Complex by Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation factors including price, quality, conformity to specifications, delivery terms, and bidder competency. In the event of a tie, preference is given to in-city vendors, followed by in-state vendors, and then vendors with the lesser total dollar volume. Additionally, this procurement falls under the Newton County Shared Cost Initiative, allowing other participating Newton County public agencies to purchase identical items under the same terms. The City of Covington is exempt from Georgia sales tax and federal excise tax.