This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Columbia, Missouri. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Contractor shall furnish one (1) 2-winding power transformer complete with materials, accessories and documentation as specified herein F.O.B the foundation at: City of Columbia, Missouri Perche Creek Substation 4419 Ludwick Blvd (Rear) Columbia, MO In addition to delivering the transformer and all related materials and accessories to the specified location, Contractor shall be responsible for the following: Unloading all items delivered to the City's site. Placing the transformer on the foundation as directed by City personnel. Performing all assembly, oil preparation and fill or top-off, field testing as specified later herein, and any other activity recommended to prepare the transformer for service. The transformer shall be delivered to the City's site, and placed on its foundation no earlier than April 1, 2025 and no later than April 30, 2025. The City will not be obligated to accept delivery or make payment for equipment arriving prior to April 1, 2025 or later than April 30, 2025 unless so agreed by the City in writing. The Contractor shall bear all responsibility and cost associated with storing the transformer if required prior to the earliest agreed delivery date. The transformer shall be fully assembled, with field testing completed, and ready for service within forty five (45) calendar days of arriving at the City's site. Work by Others: Furnishing a foundation for the transformer. Furnishing and installing site low voltage AC and DC power supplies and control circuits as required on transformer control panel terminal blocks that are identified in the transformer drawings. Furnishing and installing site 69kV and 13.8kV conductors on connection provisions supplied with the transformer, and identified in the transformer drawings This document constitutes a request for competitive, sealed proposals for the provision of a Substation Power Transformer for the City of Columbia, Missouri's Perche Creek Substation (hereinafter referred to as City) as set forth herein. Return Proposal to: (U.S. Mail) City of Columbia Purchasing, Po Box 6015, Columbia MO 65205 (Courier Service) City of Columbia Purchasing, 701 E. Broadway, 5th Floor, Columbia Mo 65201 Proposals may be submitted in a sealed envelope at the purchasing office or uploaded electronically on the City's E-bidding website. No fax or e-mail proposals will be accepted. Sealed proposals must be delivered to the Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 701 E. Broadway, 5th Floor, Columbia, MO 65201 by the closing date and time. Proposals received after the appointed time will be determined non-responsive and will not be opened. The proposal must be in sealed envelopes and marked in bold letters "RFP 10/2024 - Perche Creek Substation Power Transformer." CONTRACT PERIOD: Effective Date of Contract through Report Submittal Documenting Satisfactory Completion of Transformer Field Testing DELIVER SUPPLIES/SERVICES FOB (Free On Board) DESTINATION TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: City of Columbia Perche Creek Substation 4419 Ludwick Blvd (Rear) Columbia, MO 65203 1/10/2024 Close of written Requests for Additional Information 1/12/2024 Written responses to Requests for Additional Information sent to all All questions concerning the solicitation and specifications shall be submitted in writing via e-mail to the name below. You are encouraged to submit your questions via e-mail. Brittany Coleman - Procurement Officer Phone: (573) 874-7687 E-mail: brittany.coleman@como.gov Any oral responses to any question shall be unofficial and not binding on the City of Columbia. An Addendum to this RFP providing the City of Columbia's official response will be issued if necessary to all known prospective offerors. Question Deadline 02/07/2024 at 5:00 PM CT Offerors agree that proposals will remain firm for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the date specified for the return of proposals. The City of Columbia reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received in response to this RFP, or to cancel the RFP if it is in the best interest of the City of Columbia to do so. Failure to furnish all information requested in this RFP may disqualify the proposal. Any exceptions to the requirements specified must be identified in the proposal. Contract Period: The original contract period shall be as stated in the agreement/contract or notice of award. The contract shall not bind, nor purport to bind, the City for any contractual commitment in excess of the original contract period.