Pad-Mounted and Overhead Transformers

The contract awarded to Wesco Distribution (ABB) of Portland, OR, valued at $39,358.10, involves the supply of pad-mounted and overhead distribution transformers to the City of Port Angeles, Washington. The solicitation, identified as MEC-2018-43, was posted on June 4, 2024, with a bid opening date of August 28, 2018, and council approval recommended on October 2, 2018. The procurement covers delivery of several units of transformers with specific kVA ratings, constructed and tested to meet rigorous technical standards including ANSI, IEEE, UL, and EPA environmental requirements. These transformers incorporate environmentally friendly dielectric fluid (Envirotemp® FR3™) and adhere to seismic anchoring, labeling, and performance validation standards. Delivery is FOB destination to the City’s Maintenance Yard in Port Angeles, and the City retains final acceptance authority contingent upon full compliance with specifications and successful completion of all required tests. The contract incorporates a suite of municipal-specific clauses governing issues such as damages for delay, payment terms, warranties, rejection, indemnification, assignments, and safety compliance. Notably, the contract allows bidders to propose alternate brands under strict conditions, requiring separate bid sheets for such alternates. Packaging and marking standards require secure shipment on skids, detailed labeling including ANSI-compliant embossed internal leads and specific decals, as well as anodized aluminum laser-engraved nameplates. The contract enforces a one-year warranty and includes provisions for liquidated damages of $12.50 per day for delays. The procurement process mandated sealed paper bid submissions with non-collusion affidavits and descriptive literature, rejecting electronic bids. Administrative contact is managed by Lucy Hanley, Contract Specialist for the City. Payment terms specify processing within 30 calendar days post acceptance and invoicing, although no formal evaluation or socioeconomic status reporting data are included. The agreement is governed by Washington State law, with venue in Clallam County, and explicitly excludes options for contract extensions or renewal.