City of Glendale PlanetBids #404304

Glendale Requests Repair Services for Pennsylvania Transformer and Load Tap Changers at Rossmoyne Substation

The City of Glendale is seeking qualified vendors to repair a Pennsylvania-manufactured transformer and its load tap changers at the Rossmoyne Substation. - Government Buyer: - City of Glendale Purchasing Department - Project location: Rossmoyne Substation, Glendale, CA - OEMs and Vendors: - Pennsylvania (manufacturer of the transformer, model from 1965) - GWP (Glendale Water & Power, supplying high voltage bushings) - Products/Services Requested: - Repair of one Pennsylvania transformer (5-7 MVA, 1965 model) - Replacement of stationary and moving contact sets - Replacement of gaskets and pressure relief device - Motor inspection and replacement if necessary - Cleaning, testing, repainting, and oil leak repair - Replacement of high voltage bushings (supplied by GWP) - Connection modifications as needed - Load tap changer repair - Baseline test data documentation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have at least 10 years of power transformer repair experience - Valid California contractor's license required - No subcontracting permitted - Compliance with prevailing wage laws - Mandatory site inspection and pre-bid job walk (only attendees may bid) - Strict insurance and bonding requirements for bids over $25,000 - No advance payments; payment upon successful completion - Annual vault sampling for PCBs performed (no PCB detected) - All work must comply with City of Glendale terms and insurance requirements

Description

The City of Glendale is soliciting quotes for the repair of transformers and load tap changers at the Rossmoyne Substation. The solicitation requires vendors to submit quotations electronically via the PlanetBids portal or by sealed paper submission. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2026, at 8:00 AM at the Rossmoyne Substation. The city reserves the right to accept or reject quotations on individual items or as a whole, and payment will be made after successful completion of the project with no advance payment allowed.

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