Opportunity
City of Farmington Ionwave #27-168674
Farmington Solicits Three-Phase Padmounted Transformers (Up to 2,500kVA) from Approved OEMs
Posted
July 29, 2026
Respond By
August 25, 2026
Identifier
27-168674
NAICS
335311
The City of Farmington, New Mexico, is seeking bids for the supply of three-phase, conventional, dead-front, radial and loop-feed padmounted transformers rated up to 2,500kVA for its electric utility operations. - Government Buyer: - City of Farmington, Purchasing Department - Approved OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers): - General Electric Company (USA manufacturers only) - ABB Power T & D Co., Inc. - Eaton Cooper Power - Howard Industries - Ermco, Inc. - Products Requested: - Multiple three-phase padmounted transformers in both radial and loop-feed configurations - kVA ratings from 75kVA up to 2,500kVA - Primary voltage: 13,800/7,970V; Secondary voltage: 208Y/120V or 480Y/277V - Example line items: - 2 units of 1,500kVA, 3-phase, radial, 13,800/7,970-480/277V padmounted transformers (part number 285 084 7750) - Additional single units of various kVA sizes and configurations (see product line items for full list) - Notable Requirements: - All transformers and components must be new (no used or reconditioned equipment) - Compliance with ANSI and 2016 DOE efficiency standards - Oil must contain less than 1 ppm PCB - Must be suitable for 15kV class separable insulated high-voltage connectors - Accessories required: pressure relief devices, lightning arresters, and other safety features - Submission of detailed technical data and outline drawings required - Only products from approved OEMs will be accepted - Additional Service Procurement: - One-time public legal advertisement in the Tri-City Record (TCR) for legal notice purposes
Description
The City of Farmington is requesting bids for three-phase, conventional, dead-front, radial and/or loop-fed padmounted transformers rated 2,500kVA and below. The specification details the electrical and mechanical characteristics required for these transformers. Bids must be submitted through the City's online bidding system by August 25, 2026. The contact for this solicitation is Sharon L Tohtsoni, Buyer II, reachable at (505) 599-1371 or via email.