DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) has issued solicitation number 243846 to select one or more vendors for a multi-year contract to provide single-phase and three-phase pad-mount and pole-mount distribution transformers. The contract period is scheduled from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029, with a not-to-exceed aggregate value of 100,000,000 dollars. All equipment must adhere to SMUD Engineering specifications DS1406, DS1407, and DS1408. The primary objective is to secure a partner capable of delivering quality transformers in an efficient manner at the most economical overall cost. Successful proposers must demonstrate a strong national presence and possess the technical capability to supply the full range of transformers specified in the bid schedules. Requirements include having experienced managers and engineers on staff, trained personnel for facility testing, and the ability to produce drawings in the latest AutoCAD format. Operationally, vendors must implement a formal quality assurance and control procedure, provide a customer support system for troubleshooting, and participate in Supplier Relationship Management. Additionally, the selected vendor must establish a capacity plan to dedicate manufacturing space for SMUD, with the flexibility for SMUD to adjust these requirements with 90 days' notice. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the Power Advocate Supply Chain Intelligence Platform, with specific data required across tabs for proposal uploads, commercial data, technical data, and pricing. The response deadline is December 3, 2026. Once awarded, the vendor or their representative is required to meet with SMUD's contract administrator weekly to review stock levels and determine release quantities for subsequent 30-day periods.