Opportunity
Port of Houston #1256318
Eaton pad-mounted transformers for Port Houston terminals
Posted
October 05, 2026
Respond By
October 21, 2026
Identifier
1256318
NAICS
423610
Port Houston is seeking an authorized distributor to provide Eaton pad-mounted transformers for its Barbours Cut and Bayport container terminals. - Government buyer: Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas (PHA), Project & Construction Management. - OEM: Eaton; the transformers must be new, unused, genuine Eaton equipment supplied through an authorized distributor. - Requested equipment: 2 × 1-MVA and 7 × 2-MVA pad-mounted distribution transformers. No part numbers are specified. - Key technical requirements: Three-phase, liquid-filled units rated 12.47 kV to 480/277 V, Delta-Y grounded, with stainless-steel construction and less-flammable, biodegradable seed-oil-based insulating fluid. Include specified accessories and factory documentation and testing. - Notable requirements: PHA approval is required before manufacture, and certified factory test reports must be provided before shipment. Supply includes delivery to the designated terminals, unloading, shipment coordination, manuals, spare-parts information, and warranty coordination and support. - Performance and warranty: The contract has an initial one-year term beginning with PHA’s purchase order; the stated completion period is within 980 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. Warranty requirements include at least the earlier of 24 months after energization or 36 months after shipment, with technical specifications also calling for a three-year service warranty beginning upon written acceptance.
Description
Port Houston Authority is seeking a qualified firm to act as an authorized distributor supplying new, unused, genuine Eaton transformers for the Barbours Cut and Bayport Container Terminals. Responses must be submitted electronically through Workday Strategic Sourcing to be evaluated. The project is expected to be completed within 980 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. A bid/proposal security bond equal to 5% of the greatest amount bid or proposed is required.