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Scope: This proposal is to provide the City of Columbus with a Universal Term Contract (blanket type) to purchase outdoor medium-voltage electrical distribution transformers and secondary network protectors. The proposed contract will be in effect through April 30, 2025. 1.2 Classification: The successful bidder will provide and deliver various categories electric distribution transformers including single-phase overhead, single-phase pad- mounted, three-phase pad-mounted, single-phase submersible subway, three-phase submersible subway and three-phase submersible network types. The successful bidder will also supply secondary network protectors for use in conjunction with three- phase submersible network transformers. The successful bidder will be required to submit preliminary drawings for approval prior to the manufacturer of the transformers. Final drawings, operating manuals and certified test results must be provided. Transformers are to be shipped complete with oil. On-site training maybe required. Bidders are required to show experience in providing this type of material and/or services as detailed in these specifications. 1.2.1 Bidder Experience: The Offerer must submit an outline of its experience and work history in these types of materials and/or warranty service for the past five years. 1.2.2 Bidder References: The Offerer shall have documented proven successful contracts from at least four customers that the Offerer supports that are similar in scope, complexity, and cost to the requirements of this specification. 1.3 The City intends to award multiple contracts to the lowest, responsive and best bidders. Contract award shall include consideration to the bidders offering pricing on the greatest number of line items on the Proposal page attached to the RFQ. The bidders receiving a contract will be given opportunities to provide quotes as needs arise. All Contractors must submit a quote when notified of an opportunity. The lowest, responsive Contractor will be issued a purchase order to provide the transformers. 1.4 Specification Questions: Questions regarding this bid must be submitted on the Vendor Services portal by 11:00 am Monday, August 1, 2022. Responses will be posted on the RFQ on Vendor Services no later than Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 11:00 am.