26-35 Medium-Voltage Transformer Replacement at the Springfield Wastewater Treatment Plant

The City of Springfield, Ohio, is soliciting proposals for RFP #26-35 to replace a 1,500 kVA pad-mounted transformer at the Springfield Wastewater Treatment Plant. The scope of work includes the removal of the existing unit, installation of a new 1,500 kVA outdoor, three-phase, dead-front transformer, replacement of all primary and grounding conductors, and full commissioning. A critical requirement of the project is a strict 8-hour maximum outage window for the CMAS building electrical service. The selected contractor will be responsible for all labor, materials, and site restoration to preconstruction conditions, ensuring compliance with all applicable electrical safety codes and utility requirements. Proposals must be submitted electronically via Bid Express by 4:00 PM local time on October 30, 2026. A mandatory on-site visit is required for all interested bidders on October 13, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the treatment plant located at 965 Dayton Ave. The contract is a firm, fixed lump-sum agreement and requires a bid bond for 10 percent of the total bid amount. Upon award, the contractor must provide performance and payment bonds, including a one-year guarantee period, and a certificate of insurance within ten calendar days. Compliance with State of Ohio prevailing wage rates is required. Additionally, the contract mandates adherence to Equal Employment Opportunity standards for construction contracts exceeding 10,000 dollars, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and HUD Section 3 requirements. Proposals must be organized into nine specific sections, including a technical approach, a detailed outage plan, equipment data, and evidence of at least three similar projects completed within the last five years. The City reserves the right to award the contract based on its best interest.