Three Phase Pole Type Distribution Transformers

The contract solicits five three-phase, pole-type distribution transformers with specific technical parameters: 45 kVA capacity, 23.9kV/13.8kV-480Y/277V voltage ratings, 60 Hz frequency, 125kV BIL, and 2.5% impedance, all required to comply with the latest version of NES Specification ET-533-5 and DOE 2016 efficiency standards. Only transformers from approved manufacturers—PPI, GE, PROLE, HOWARD, CARTE, CENTRAL, COOPER, and ERMCO—are acceptable; alternate brands and T-connected configurations are strictly prohibited. Each unit must be equipped with 3M GG1525 animal guards installed per phase and marked with a permanent Uticom U4060-NES1 identification tag that includes the stock number, serial number, manufacturer name, and impedance percentage. All deliveries must be made to Nashville, Tennessee, with inspection and acceptance conducted by Nashville Electric Service upon arrival. The solicitation follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology, meaning compliance with all technical specifications is mandatory and price determines the award among qualified offers. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Vendor Web Portal by 2:00 PM local time on August 17, 2026, with quoted prices remaining valid for acceptance through September 30, 2026. No formal contract value is listed, as pricing will be determined by vendor submissions, and no payment, invoicing, accounting, or contracting officer details beyond the procurement contact are provided. Compliance with labeling, efficiency, and manufacturing requirements is non-negotiable, with no allowances for deviations or substitutions.