Opportunity
Denton Ionwave #9050
Denton Municipal Electric Substation Maintenance, Testing, and Repair Services (Waukesha Transformers)
Posted
May 08, 2026
Respond By
May 27, 2026
Identifier
9050
NAICS
238210, 221122
The City of Denton, Texas (Denton Municipal Electric, DME) is seeking qualified contractors to provide annual and emergency maintenance, testing, and repair services for substation equipment across 22 substations and the Denton Energy Center. - Government Buyer: - City of Denton, Purchasing Department - Denton Municipal Electric (DME) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Waukesha (manufacturer of transformers specified for maintenance and testing) - Products and Services Requested: - Transformer oil testing (137 samples annually) - SF6 breaker gas testing (200 samples annually) - Replacement of transformer bushings (2 per year, Waukesha 138kV-13.2kV 25MVA) - Load tap changer (LTC) maintenance (28 per year, Waukesha 138kV-13.2kV 25MVA) - Transformer testing (9 per year, Waukesha 138kV-13.2kV 25MVA) - Current transformer (CT) removal and replacement (4 per year) - Substation Electrician Supervisor labor (160 hours/year) - Substation Electrician labor (160 hours/year) - Materials markup (cost plus percentage) - Substation maintenance services: transformer teardown/rebuild, bushing replacement, leak repairs, load tap changer maintenance, assembly/disassembly of substation hardware, ground grid connections, auxiliary AC/DC system maintenance - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All services must comply with ASTM/IEC/IEEE standards - Contractors must be licensed in Texas and provide ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for testing - Qualified electricians, supervisors, and support staff required - Safety record documentation and conflict of interest disclosure required - Unit and hourly pricing structure - Work performed at DME substations, Denton Energy Center, and related facilities - The City may use interlocal cooperative agreements and state/federal contracts for best value - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term is one year with four optional annual renewals (up to five years total) - Work is performed on an annual and as-needed basis
Description
The City of Denton is soliciting proposals for transformer oil and breaker SF6 testing services. The scope includes providing testing services that meet ASTM/IEC/IEEE standards, ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, and quality assurance programs. The contract term is one year with four optional annual renewals. The City seeks vendors with proven track records, innovative approaches, and cost-effective solutions to meet municipal challenges. Proposals must be submitted sealed by the deadline and include required attachments such as conflict of interest questionnaire, safety record, and licensing documentation.