Palo Alto Opengov #295025

Palo Alto Utilities seeks contractor for Transformer 21 secondary bushing gasket replacement (RTE-ASEA OEM)

This opportunity involves maintenance work on a critical electrical asset for the City of Palo Alto Utilities Department: - Government Buyer: - City of Palo Alto Utilities Department (Santa Clara County, CA) - OEM Highlight: - RTE-ASEA is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of Transformer 21 - Scope of Work: - Removal and replacement of gaskets on the secondary bushings of Transformer 21 at Colorado Substation - Transformer details: RTE-ASEA 10MVA, 60KV-12470/7200V, manufactured in 1976 - Contractor must provide all labor, supervision, tools, equipment, materials, oil processing equipment, oil storage tanker with containment berm, testing instruments, safety equipment, transportation, hauling, disposal, and incidentals - Key Tasks: - Pre-testing and post-testing of transformer - Partial draining and storage of non-PCB mineral oil - Gasket replacement at bushing flanges and disturbed manways - Pressure testing, oil processing, and refill - Demobilization and delivery of test/service documentation - Unique Requirements: - Oil processing and storage with containment berm - Comprehensive safety and testing procedures - Restoration of transformer integrity and service readiness - Submission: - Bids must be submitted electronically via the City’s OpenGov portal

Description

The City of Palo Alto Utilities Department is seeking a qualified contractor to remove and replace the gaskets on the secondary bushings of Transformer 21 at the Colorado Substation. The contractor must provide all labor, supervision, tools, equipment, materials, oil processing equipment, oil storage tanker with containment berm, testing instruments, safety equipment, transportation, hauling, disposal, and incidentals necessary to complete the work. The transformer is an RTE-ASEA 10MVA, 60KV-12470/7200V, manufactured in 1976. The project is expected to be completed during Fiscal Year 2026–2027 and work will be performed at the Colorado Substation within the City of Palo Alto Utilities service area.

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