Apex Civicplus #313

Town of Apex Solicits Outdoor Voltage Regulators and Eaton/Cooper CL-7 Controls

The Town of Apex, North Carolina, is seeking bids for the supply of outdoor single-phase substation circuit voltage regulators and associated controls for its electric utility operations. - Government Buyer: - Town of Apex, North Carolina - Managed by Public Works, Purchasing and Inventory office - OEMs and Vendors: - Eaton/Cooper (explicitly required for CL-7 multi-phase control units) - Products/Services Requested: - 12 Outdoor 14.4 kV Single Phase Voltage Regulators - Fluid-immersed, step-type, 14.4 kV nominal voltage, 13.2 kV system voltage - 576/645 KVA, 400/448 amps, 10% regulation in 32 steps - Compliant with IEEE Std C57.15-2017 - ANSI Type II mineral oil, thermally upgraded insulation, stainless steel hardware - External MOV type bypass arresters, sealed-tank construction - 4 Eaton/Cooper CL-7, 3-phase control units (only this model is acceptable) - Recommended spare parts list with price quotes - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Only Eaton/Cooper CL-7 controls are acceptable; no substitutes - All equipment must be new and meet strict technical and testing requirements - Delivery F.O.B. to the Town's Electric Operations Center or project site within 15 miles - Detailed documentation, adherence to IEEE and ANSI standards, and guaranteed loss values required for evaluation - Forced air (ONAF) ratings are not acceptable - Warranty period of at least 12 months after acceptance

Description

The Town of Apex is soliciting bids for single-phase outdoor substation circuit voltage regulators. The procurement involves furnishing new equipment in accordance with detailed technical specifications, including electrical, mechanical, and safety features. Bids must be submitted by July 30, 2026, and will be publicly opened immediately thereafter. Delivery is to be made F.O.B. to the Town of Apex Electric Operations Center or project site within 15 linear miles. The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, with consideration for standardization and ultimate economy.

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