Gainesville Regional Utilities Opengov #2026-093

Life Extension Services for Deerhaven Unit 1 Westinghouse Transformers

Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) is seeking proposals for life extension services for three Westinghouse transformers (T-61, T-62, T-65) at the Deerhaven Generating Plant in Gainesville, Florida. - Government Buyer: - Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU), Energy Supply division - Contact: Keith Harrison - OEMs and Vendors: - Westinghouse (manufacturer of transformers) - Products and Services Requested: - Procurement and replacement of radiators for T-61 and T-62 - Includes installation materials and OSHA-compliant fans - Removal and disposal of existing radiators and fans - Replacement of wiring between transformer cabinets and components for T-61 and T-62 - Includes radiator fans, pressure relief devices, gauges, and current transformers - Specified wire jacket and sizes - Replacement of all transformer gaskets for T-61 and T-62 - Includes bushings, radiators, manholes, relays, valves - Requires photographic documentation - Transformer oil processing for T-61 and T-62 - Removal, processing to virgin mineral oil standards, degassing, vacuum pulling, refilling - On-site oil storage and leak testing - Comprehensive testing for T-61, T-62, and T-65 - Includes winding resistance, power factor, capacitance, excitation, temperature gauge calibration, alarm verification, and Doble test file provision - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All work must be performed during the scheduled Unit 1 outage (February 27 to May 3, 2027) - Mandatory pre-bid meeting - Bid bond and performance/payment bonds required - All work must comply with federal and state safety regulations - Contractors may propose alternate scopes with justification - Photographic documentation required for gasket replacement - Oil processing must meet virgin mineral oil standards - Testing must include Doble test file provision - Location: Deerhaven Power Plant, Gainesville, FL

Description

Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) is seeking to procure life extension services for Deerhaven Unit 1 transformers, specifically transformers T-61, T-62, and T-65. The scope includes procurement, replacement, and testing of these transformers, with T-61 and T-62 radiators identified as end of life due to rust, leaks, and non-OSHA compliant fans, while T-65 is limited to testing. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled at the Deerhaven Generating Plant, and contractors are encouraged to propose alternate scopes with justifications. All work must comply with federal and state regulations and be performed in the United States.

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