Palo Alto Opengov #PQ197857

Pre-qualification for supply of six 20/26/34MVA substation transformers for City of Palo Alto Utilities

This opportunity involves the City of Palo Alto Utilities pre-qualifying suppliers for a future purchase of six high-capacity substation transformers. - Government Buyer: - City of Palo Alto Utilities Department (Santa Clara County, CA) - Products/Services Requested: - Six (6) substation transformers - Ratings: 20/26/34MVA - Voltage: 115/60-12.47Y/7.2kV - Notable Requirements: - Completion of a detailed technical and capability questionnaire - Seismic drawings reviewed by a California Licensed Professional Engineer - U.S.-based technical support required - ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certifications mandatory - In-house or certified laboratory testing capabilities - Comprehensive documentation of design, manufacturing, logistics, and quality control - Evidence of experience with similar municipal utility projects - Detailed supply chain and subcontractor controls - Robust quality assurance systems - No specific OEMs or vendors are named at this stage; the process is to pre-qualify potential suppliers for a later competitive bid.

Description

This solicitation is a pre-qualification process for companies to be eligible to provide six substation transformers with specifications of 20/26/34MVA, 115/60-12.47Y/7.2kV. The City of Palo Alto Utilities department will evaluate submitted questionnaires to determine qualification status. The process includes detailed technical and quality criteria that suppliers must meet, including design, manufacturing, testing, and logistics capabilities. Responses are due by September 11, 2026, and the primary contact is Ann Marie Romero, Contracts Administrator.

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