Austin Afo #IFB 1100 AGM1008

Austin Energy capacitor banks and electrical distribution parts

The City of Austin is seeking suppliers for as-needed capacitor banks and related electrical distribution equipment for Austin Energy. - Government buyer: City of Austin, through Austin Financial Services Central Procurement, for the City of Austin Electric Utility (Austin Energy). Austin Energy Distribution Standards Supervisor is identified in the technical specifications. - Procurement: IFB 1100 AGM1008 covers supply and delivery of equipment for electrical distribution-system maintenance, repair, and operation. - Estimated annual quantities and specified products: - 120 distribution capacitors, 200 kVAR, 7,200 V — ABB part 2GUA072200D220. - 24 fixed-load, pole-mounted 1 kVA transformers — ABB part 1007200AAB-A04 or Howard Industries part 1001-493748-000. - 4 preassembled 1,200 kVAR capacitor banks — ABB part 2GUP124120H3713. - 130 capacitor controllers — HD Electric part VCC2616N058. - 48 line-post current sensors — HD ELECT/FP part 1301-17A-15. - 62 outdoor 900 MHz antennas — PCTEL part MN9153. - 50 neutral-current sensors for preassembled 1,200 kVAR banks — Eaton part 4N04-50A:5VAC-1.25-10. - 5 preassembled switched 600 kVAR capacitor banks — ABB part 2GUP124120H3713. - Additional equipment described in the technical specifications: Capacitor units, ABB PS15 capacitor switches, 1 kVA control power transformers, Fisher Pierce AT929-1-6 neutral-current sensors, IFD Corporation IFD-ORCA-10PSI-aA fault-indicating pressure-relief devices, tank-mounted surge arresters, and wildlife guards. The specifications name Cooper, Ohio Brass, and Maclean surge-arrester models, and Central Maloney and Cantex wildlife-guard models. No order quantities are stated for these additional specification items. - OEMs and named manufacturers: ABB, Howard Industries, HD Electric, HD ELECT/FP, PCTEL, and Eaton are named for the quantified items. Other named manufacturers include Fisher Pierce, IFD Corporation, Cooper, Ohio Brass, Maclean, Central Maloney, and Cantex. The City may accept alternatives that meet its requirements. - Notable requirements: Products must be new and comply with specifications E-1105, E-1630, and E-1806. Transformers must be NO-PCB. Capacitor-bank specifications include pole-mounted, factory-assembled and pre-wired equipment for a 12.47 kV distribution system. The transformer specification includes lightning arresters; detailed bank requirements cover electrical ratings, construction, testing, wildlife protection, controls, and documentation. - Fulfillment: This is an as-needed supply arrangement; quantities are estimates and do not guarantee purchases. The contractor must maintain required stock, provide weekly stock-status reports, establish and replenish stock within required timeframes, and deliver orders within two calendar days. Deliveries are to Austin Energy locations in Austin and Pflugerville. - Related items: Bidders may also provide pricing for related, non-specified items using a markup over the manufacturer’s configured price. - Contract term: 24 months initially, with up to three additional 12-month extensions at the City’s option.

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The City of Austin seeks a qualified contractor to supply and deliver capacitor banks and associated parts on an as-needed basis for maintenance, repair, and operation of Austin Energy’s electrical distribution system. Items must meet the applicable technical specifications identified in the solicitation. The scope includes maintaining required stock levels, reporting stock status, and delivering orders within two calendar days after placement. The contract has an initial term of 24 months, with up to three additional 12-month extensions at the City’s option.

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