Opportunity
Merx #0000321565
WEWPCC Feeder Cable Replacement and Transformer Supply Solicitation
Posted
May 07, 2026
Respond By
May 29, 2026
Identifier
0000321565
NAICS
237130, 335311
This opportunity involves a major electrical upgrade at the West End Wastewater Treatment Facility (WEWPCC) in Winnipeg, Manitoba: - Government Buyer: - The City of Winnipeg - Project Scope: - Supply and installation of a spare 2500 kVA transformer (KNAN/KNAF cooling rated up to 3300 kVA) - Replacement of two existing 15kV feeder cables with upgrades to pole-mounted equipment - Installation of new 25kV gang operated switches and power fuses - Installation of new poles, high voltage cabling, ground mats, and associated grounding wires - Provision of three spare 175A fuses - Installation of concrete pads for electrical equipment - Supply of a temporary 5000 W, 240 V generator for backup power during outages - Site work including excavation, grading, fence modifications, and site restoration - Services: - Electrical and civil construction services for feeder cable replacement - On-site training session (4 hours) by a factory-trained engineer or technician, including printed training binders for 15 personnel - Unique Requirements: - Coordination and approvals with Manitoba Hydro for outages and supplied equipment - Compliance with City of Winnipeg Green Building Policy and Universal Design Policy - Maintaining continued power and operation at the facility with only short outages permitted - Liquidated damages apply for delays beyond specified performance dates - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or part numbers are mentioned for the transformer or feeder equipment - Place of Performance: - West End Wastewater Treatment Facility (WEWPCC), 7740 Wilkes Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Description
This solicitation is for the supply of a 2500 kVA spare transformer with an additional rating of 3300 kVA and the replacement of two existing 15kV feeders, including upgrades to associated pole mounted equipment at the WEWPCC facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The work includes disconnection and removal of existing switches, installation of new switches and fuses, installation of new poles and cables, grounding upgrades, excavation, grading, fence modifications, and site restoration. Coordination with MB Hydro for outages and permits is required, and the work must ensure continued power and operation of the facility with only short power transfer outages permitted. The project is subject to the City of Winnipeg Green Building Policy and Universal Design Policy.