B R O W N S V I L L E

PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD

LEGAL NOTICE

AND

INVITATION TO BID

B #033-05

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board will accept sealed bids for Polemount Transformers,

until 5:00 PM, March 01, 2005 in the Brownsville PUB Purchasing Office, 1495 Robinhood

Drive, Brownsville, Texas. Bids received after this time will not be considered.

Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on March 02 , 2005 at 10: 00 AM. Bidders are

invited to attend the opening at the Brownsville Public Utilities Board, Purchasing Office.

Detailed specifications may be obtained at Brownsville Public Utilities Board Purchasing Office,

1495 Robinhood Drive, Brownsville, Texas or viewed at http://www.brownsvillepub.com/about/openbids.asp.

Please mark on the outside of the envelope : "SEALED BIDS FOR Polemount Transformers

March 01, 2005 5:00PM", and send to the attention of Corpus J. Zorola, Purchasing Department,

1495 Robinhood Drive, Brownsville, Texas 78521.

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board will not be responsible in the event that the U . S. Postal

Service or any other courier system fails to deliver the sealed bids to the Brownsville Public

Utilities Board, Purchasing Office by the given deadline above.

The Brownsville PUB reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities

contained therein and to accept any bid deemed most advantageous to the Brownsville PUB.

BY:

Corpus J. Zorola

Purchasing

Public Utilities Board

(956) 983-6364 - Phone

(956) 983-6367

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BROWNSVILLE 

PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD 

LEGAL NOTICE 

AND 

INVITATION TO BID 

B #033-05 

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board will accept sealed bids for Polemount Transformers, 

until 5:00 PM, March 01, 2005 in the Brownsville PUB Purchasing Office, 1495 Robinhood 

Drive, Brownsville, Texas. Bids received after this time will not be considered. 

Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on March 02, 2005 at 10:00 AM. Bidders are 

invited to attend the opening at the Brownsville Public Utilities Board, Purchasing Office. 

Detailed specifications may be obtained at Brownsville Public Utilities Board Purchasing Office, 

1495 Robinhood Drive, Brownsville, Texas or viewed at http://www.brownsvillepub . com! about! openbids .asp. 

Please mark on the outside of the envelope: "SEALED BIDS FOR Polemount Transformers 

March 01,2005 5:00PM", and send to the attention of Corpus J. Zorola, Purchasing Department, 

1495 Robinhood Drive, Brownsville, Texas 78521. 

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board will not be responsible in the event that the U.S. Postal 

Service or any other courier system fails to deliver the sealed bids to the Brownsville Public 

Utilities Board, Purchasing Office by the given deadline above. 

The Brownsville PUB reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities 

contained therein and to accept any bid deemed most advantageous to the Brownsville PUB. 

BY: 

Corpus J. Zorola 

Purchasing 

Public Utilities Board 

(956) 983-6364 - Phone 

(956) 983-6367 
Polemount Transformers

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Please submit this page upon receipt.

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For any clarifications, please contact Mr. Corpus J. Zorola at Brownsville PUB Purchasing Department at (956)

983-6364 or e-mail: czorola@brownsville-pub.com

Please fax or mail this page upon receipt of the bid package or legal notice. If you only received the legal notice and

you want the bid package mailed please provide a method of shipment with account number.

Fax: (956) 983-6367

If you are unable to send your bid, kindly indicate your reason for "No bid" below and fax back. This will

insure you remain active on our vendor list.

Date

( ) Yes, I will be able to send a bid. ( ) Please mail Bid. () Obtained from website.

Company:

Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Phone

Fax:

email:

Method of Shipment:

Carrier :

Account:

( ) No, I will not be able to send a bid for the following reason:

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Please submit this page upon receipt. 

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For any clarifications, please contact Mr. Corpus J. Zorola at Brownsville PUB Purchasing Department at (956) 

983-6364 or e-mail: czorola@brownsville-pub.com 

Please fax or mail this page upon receipt of the bid package or legal notice. If you only received the legal notice and 

you want the bid package mailed please provide a method of shipment with account number. 

Fax: (956) 983-6367 

If you are unable to send your bid, kindly indicate your reason for "No bid" below and fax back. This will 

insure you remain active on our vendor list. 

Date _____ _ 

( ) Yes, I will be able to send a bid. ( ) Please mail Bid. ( ) Obtained from website. 

Company: 

Name: 

Address: 

City: ____________ State: ____ Zip Code: __ _ 

Phone 

Fax: 

email: 

Method of Shipment: 

Carrier: 

Account: 

( ) No, I will not be able to send a bid for the following reason: 

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Special Instructions

Contract Information

® Interpretation

Questions concerning terms, conditions, and technical specifications should be directed

to:

Ismael Trevino Jr., Purchasing

(956) 983-6381

(956) 983-6367 Fax

® Tentative Time Line

1. February 14, 2005 to March 01, 2005 - Vendors work on bid.

2. March 01, 2005 at 5 : 00 PM CST - Vendor must submit bid sealed in an

envelope to:

Corpus J. Zorola , Purchasing

1495 Robinhood Drive

Brownsville , TX 78521

Bid 033-05 - Polemount Transformers

March 01 , 2005 at 5:00 pm

Failure to provide the above noted information on bid envelope will disqualify bid. The

Brownsville Public Utilities Board will not be held responsible for missing, lost or late

mail. Brownsville Public Utilities Board will not accept facsimile of sealed bids.

3. March 02 , 2005 - Open bid at 10:00 AM

4. March 02 , 2005 to March 08, 2005 - Evaluate bid

5. March 09, 2005 - Provide Final Recommendations

6. March 14- Send to Utilities Board for approval

® Or Equal

Brand name or manufacturer's reference used in this request is descriptive - not

restrictive - it is intended to indicate type and quality desired. Brands of like nature and

quality will be considered. If bidding on other than referenced specifications please

provide complete descriptive information of said article.

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@ Interpretation 

Polemount Transformers 

B033-05 

Special Instructions 

Contract Information 

Questions concerning terms, conditions, and technical specifications should be directed 

to: 

Ismael Trevino Jr., Purchasing 

(956) 983-6381 

(956) 983-6367 Fax 

@ Tentative Time line 

1. February 14, 2005 to March 01, 2005 - Vendors work on bid. 

2. March 01,2005 at 5:00 PM CST - Vendor must submit bid sealed in an 

envelope to: 

Corpus J. Zorola, Purchasing 

1495 Robinhood Drive 

Brownsville, TX 78521 

Bid 033-05 - Polemount Transformers 

March 01,2005 at 5:00 pm 

Failure to provide the above noted information on bid envelope will disqualify bid. The 

Brownsville Public Utilities Board will not be held responsible for missing, lost or late 

mail. Brownsville Public Utilities Board will not accept facsimile of sealed bids. 

3. March 02, 2005 - Open bid at 10:00 AM 

4. March 02, 2005 to March 08, 2005 - Evaluate bid 

5. March 09, 2005 - Provide Final Recommendations 

6. March 14- Send to Utilities Board for approval 

• Or Equal 

Brand name or manufacturer's reference used in this request is descriptive - not 

restrictive - it is intended to indicate type and quality desired. Brands of like nature and 

quality will be considered. If bidding on other than referenced specifications please 

provide complete descriptive information of said article. 

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® Pricing

Bid unit price on quantity specified, extend and show total. In case of errors in

extension, unit prices shall govern. Price shall remain firm for 12 month period.

All fields (UNIT PRICE, TOTAL PRICE, & EST DELIVERY IN DAY) in the specifications

pages must be filled. The data must be complete to identify the bidding brand.

Failure to submit any of the above information with the sealed bid will disqualify bid.

o Vendor Representative

The successful vendor agrees to send a personal representative with binding authority for

the company to the Brownsville Public Utilities Board upon request to make adjustments

and/or assist with coordination of all transactions as needed.

® Quality of Products

All items must be new, in first class condition, including containers suitable for shipment

and storage. No substitutions in standard grades or lesser quality will be accepted.

® Determining Factors for Award

1. Bidders net price on bid items

2. Stock availability

3. Reputation of brand names offered

4. Reputation and location of the bidder

5. Delivery

e Taxes

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board is exempt from Federal Excise Tax, State Tax and

local Taxes. Do not include tax in the bid. If it is determined that tax was included in

the bid it will not be included in the tabulation or any awards. Tax exemption certificates

will be furnished upon request.

® Signing of Bid

-Failure to manually sign bid will disqualify it. Person signing bid should show title or

authority to bind their firm to a contract.

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• Pricing 

Polemount Transformers 

B033-05 

Bid unit price on quantity specified, extend and show total. In case of errors in 

extension, unit prices shall govern. Price shall remain firm for 12 month period. 

All fields (UNIT PRICE, TOTAL PRICE, & EST DELIVERY IN DAY) in the specifications 

pages must be filled. The data must be complete to identify the bidding brand. 

Failure to submit any of the above information with the sealed bid will disqualify bid. 

• Vendor Representative 

The successful vendor agrees to send a personal representative with binding authority for 

the company to the Brownsville Public Utilities Board upon request to make adjustments 

and/or assist with coordination of all transactions as needed. 

• Quality of Products 

All items must be new, in first class condition, including containers suitable for shipment 

and storage. No substitutions in standard grades or lesser quality will be accepted. 

• Determining Factors for Award 

1. Bidders net price on bid items 

2. Stock availability 

3. Reputation of brand names offered 

4. Reputation and location of the bidder 

5. Delivery 

• Taxes 

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board is exempt from Federal Excise Tax, State Tax and 

local Taxes. Do not include tax in the bid. If it is determined that tax was included in 

the bid it will not be included in the tabulation or any awards. Tax exemption certificates 

will be furnished upon request. 

• Signing of Bid 

Failure to manually sign bid will disqualify it. Person signing bid should show title or 

authority to bind their firm to a contract. 

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o EEOC Guidelines

During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees not to discriminate

against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, national

origin, age, religion, gender, marital or veteran status, or handicapping condition.

a Delivered FOB and Contract

The Polemount Transformers, shall be delivered FOB Brownsville Public Utilities

Board, Brownsville, Texas 78521. The material will be received in releases upon

request and be billed as such. A contract for the Electric Stock Material will be placed

into effect by means of a purchase order issued by the Brownsville Public Utilities Board

after tabulation and final approval by the Board.

® Brownsville Public Utilities Board Rights

1. The right to reject or rebid if only one or no bid is received by "submission

date" or extend the submission date by an additional two (2) weeks.

2. The right to reject any/or all bids and to make awards as they may appear

to be advantageous to the Brownsville Public Utilities Board, to hold bid for

60 days from submission date without action, and to waive all formalities

in bidding. The bidder must indicate "all or none" in the bid if the abovestated condition is not acceptable.

3. The right to terminate all or any part of the undelivered portion of any

order resulting from this solicitation within thirty (30) days written notice;

upon default by the Vendor, for delay or non-performance by the Vendor,

or if it is deemed in the best interest of the Utilities for convenience.

4. The right to increase or decrease the number of units of each item on the

basis of the unit price quoted, unless to do so will increase unit bid. In bid,

stipulate whether the increase or decrease will affect bid price. The bid

prices will remain firm for twelve (12) months from date of Purchase

Order, unless otherwise stipulated.

5. The right to extend the unit bid cost, with the approval of the governing

board, if low bid holds firm.

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• EEOC Guidelines 

Polemount Transformers 

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During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees not to discriminate 

against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, national 

origin, age, religion, gender, marital or veteran status, or handicapping condition. 

• Delivered FOB and Contract 

The Polemount Transformers I shall be delivered FOB Brownsville Public Utilities 

Board, Brownsville, Texas 78521. The material will be received in releases upon 

request and be billed as such. A contract for the Electric Stock Material will be placed 

into effect by means of a purchase order issued by the Brownsville Public Utilities Board 

after tabulation and final approval by the Board. 

• Brownsville Public Utilities Board Rights 

1. The right to reject or rebid if only one or no bid is received by "submission 

date" or extend the submission date by an additional two (2) weeks. 

2. The right to reject any/or all bids and to make awards as they may appear 

to be advantageous to the Brownsville Public Utilities Board, to hold bid for 

60 days from submission date without action, and to waive all formalities 

in bidding. The bidder must indicate "all or none" in the bid if the abovestated condition is not acceptable. 

3. The right to terminate all or any part of the undelivered portion of any 

order resulting from this solicitation within thirty (30) days written notice; 

upon default by the Vendor, for delay or non-performance by the Vendor, 

or if it is deemed in the best interest of the Utilities for convenience. 

4. The right to increase or decrease the number of units of each item on the 

basis of the unit price quoted, unless to do so will increase unit bid. In bid, 

stipulate whether the increase or decrease will affect bid price. The bid 

prices will remain firm for twelve (12) months from date of Purchase 

Order, unless otherwise stipulated. 

5. The right to extend the unit bid cost, with the approval of the governing 

board, if low bid holds firm. 

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® Corrections

Any interpretation , correction, or change of the bid will be made by ADDENDUM.

Changes or corrections will be issued by the Brownsville PUB Purchasing Department.

Addenda will be mailed or faxed to all who have requested a copy of the bid. Addenda

will be issued as expeditiously as possible (if necessary by FAX, followed up by original

documents). It is the responsibility of the vendors to determine whether all addenda

have been received . It will be the responsibility of all respondents to contact the

Brownsville PUB prior to submitting a response to the bid to ascertain if any addenda

have been issued, and to obtain any all addenda, execute them, and return addenda

with the response to the bid.

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Ell Corrections 

Polemount Transformers 

B033-05 

Any interpretation, correction, or change of the bid will be made by ADDENDUM. 

Changes or corrections will be issued by the Brownsville PUB Purchasing Department. 

Addenda will be mailed or faxed to all who have requested a copy of the bid. Addenda 

will be issued as expeditiously as possible (if necessary by FAX, followed up by original 

documents). It is the responsibility of the vendors to determine whether all addenda 

have been received. It will be the responsibility of all respondents to contact the 

Brownsville PUB prior to submitting a response to the bid to ascertain if any addenda 

have been issued, and to obtain any all addenda, execute them, and return addenda 

with the response to the bid. 

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COST

ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE TOTAL Delivery in

# Days after

PO

1 15 (E1410-00) 10 KVA 7200 120/240

each NL: LL: TL:

2 15 (E1411-00) 15 KVA 7200 120/240

each NL: LL: TL:

3 25 (E1412-00) 25 KVA 7200 120/240

each NL: LL: TL:

4 25 (E1425-00) 50 KVA 7200 120/240

each NL: LL: TL:

5 25 (E1433-00) 75 KVA 7200 120/240

each NL: LL: TL:

6 15 (E1441-00) 100 KVA 7200 120/240

each NL: LL: TL:

7 10 (E1448-00) 167 KVA 7200 120/240

each NL: LL: TL:

8 15 (E1414-00) 25KVA 7200 277/480

each NL: LL: TL:

9 15 (E1427-00) 50 KVA 7200 277/480

each NL: LL: TL:

10 15 (E1435-00) 75 KVA 7200 277/480

each NL: LL: TL:

11 15 (E1443-00) 100 KVA 7200 277/480

each NL: LL: TL:

12 10 (E1450-00) 167 KVA 7200 277/480

each NL: LL: TL:

Special Instructions:

Items will be ordered in releases upon request and be billed as such. BPUB will

not receive one full shipment.

Brownsville PUB has the right to increase or decrease quantities as needed.

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ITEM QTY 

# 

1 15 

each 

2 15 

each 

3 25 

each 

4 25 

each 

5 25 

each 

6 15 

each 

7 10 

each 

8 15 

each 

9 15 

each 

10 15 

each 

11 15 

each 

12 10 

each 

(EI41O-00) 

NL: 

(E1411-00) 

NL: 

(EI412-00) 

NL: 

(EI425-00) 

NL: 

(EI433-00) 

NL: 

Polemount Transformers 

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COST 

DESCRIPTION 

10 KV A 7200 1201240 

LL: TL: 

15 KV A 7200 1201240 

LL: TL: 

25 KV A 7200 1201240 

LL: TL: 

50 KVA 72001201240 

LL: TL: 

75 KVA 72001201240 

LL: TL: 

(E 1441-00) 100 KV A 7200 1201240 

NL: LL: TL: 

(E1448-00) 167 KVA 72001201240 

NL: LL: TL: 

(EI414-00) 25KV A 7200 277/480 

NL: LL: TL: 

(EI427-00) 50 KV A 7200 277/480 

NL: LL: TL: 

(EI435-00) 75 KVA 7200277/480 

NL: LL: TL: 

(EI443-00) 100 KVA 7200 277/480 

NL: LL: TL: 

(EI450-00) 167 KVA 7200 277/480 

NL: LL: TL: 

Special Instructions: 

UNIT PRICE TOTAL Delivery in 

Days after 

PO 

Items will be ordered in releases upon request and be billed as such. BPUB will 

not receive one full shipment. 

Brownsville PUB has the right to increase or decrease quantities as needed. 

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PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD

SPECIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS FOR

SINGLE PHASE POLE TYPE

DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS

10 - 500 kVA

Transformers covered by these specifications shall be designed, manufactured and tested in accordance with the

latest applicable ANSI and IEEE Standards except where they conflict with these specifications.

1.0 General

1.1 Purchase Order Contract will be issued for annual supply of transformers.

1.2 Supplier will maintain a minimum inventory of 1/4 of the quantity of transformers on contract at all

times for immediate delivery.

1.3 Transformers will be ordered as required to maintain a 90-day supply in the Brownsville PUB

stock.

1.4 Only the transformers as ordered, delivered and accepted will become due for payment.

Brownsville PUB contemplates ordering quarterly.

1.5 Quantities indicated on the bid pricing sheet (attached) are estimated, based on usage history, and

may vary by + or - 10%.

1.6 All prices must be firm for one year and must be FOB Brownsville PUB Warehouse.

1.7 The Brownsville PUB reserves the right to refuse to accept any transformer not meeting these

specifications or at its option to deduct a 10% discount on such units.

1.8 Transformer sizes and voltages covered by these specifications:

10 kVA - 500 kVA 7200/12,470 Y - 120/240 volts, conventional

240/480 volts, conventional

277/480 volts, conventional

2.0 Ratings

2.1 Thermal Load Limits: Kilo-volt ampere ratings shall be in accordance with ANSI C57.12.25,

Section 3.1 or latest revision.

2.2 Electrical Ratings: voltage and BIL ratings shall be as follows:

kVA Rating Voltage Rating (HV-LV) BIL (HV-LV)

10 -500 7200/12,470 Y - 120/240 volts 95 kV - 30 kV

240/480 volts 95 kV - 30 kV

277/480 volts 95 kV - 30 kV

2.3 Tap Ratings: Two 2 1/2% taps below normal and Two 2 1/2% taps above normal. No taps required

on transformers below 50 KVA.

2.4 BIL Testing: Each transformer shall pass a full wave impulse test in accordance with ANSUIEEE

C57.12.90 or latest revision.

2.5 Additional production line tests of each transformer shall include all tests as specified in ANSI

C57.12.90 and no-load and load loss, impedance volts and excitation.

2.6 Transformer windings shall be constructed with interlaced secondary.

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PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD 

SPECIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS FOR 

SINGLE PHASE POLE TYPE 

DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS 

10 - 500 kVA 

Transformers covered by these specifications shall be designed, manufactured and tested in accordance with the 

latest applicable ANSI and IEEE Standards except where they conflict with these specifications. 

1.0 General 

1.1 Purchase Order Contract will be issued for annual supply of transformers. 

1.2 Supplier will maintain a minimum inventory of I,4 of the quantity of transformers on contract at all 

times for immediate delivery. 

1.3 Transformers will be ordered as required to maintain a 90-day supply in the Brownsville PUB 

stock. 

1.4 Only the transformers as ordered, delivered and accepted will become due for payment. 

Brownsville PUB contemplates ordering quarterly. 

1.5 Quantities indicated on the bid pricing sheet (attached) are estimated, based on usage history, and 

may vary by + or - 10%. 

1.6 All prices must be firm for one year and must be FOB Brownsville PUB Warehouse. 

1.7 The Brownsville PUB reserves the right to refuse to accept any transformer not meeting these 

specifications or at its option to deduct a 10% discount on such units. 

1.8 Transformer sizes and voltages covered by these specifications: 

10 kV A - 500 kV A 

2.0 Ratings 

7200112,470 Y - 1201240 volts, conventional 

240/480 volts, conventional 

277/480 volts, conventional 

2.1 Thermal Load Limits: Kilo-volt ampere ratings shall be in accordance with ANSI C57.12.25, 

Section 3.1 or latest revision. 

2.2 Electrical Ratings: voltage and BIL ratings shall be as follows: 

kVA Rating 

10 -500 

Voltage Rating (HV-LV) 

7200112,470 Y - 120/240 volts 

240/480 volts 

277/480 volts 

BIL (HV-LV) 

95 kV - 30 kV 

95 kV - 30 kV 

95 kV - 30 kV 

~.3 Tap Ratings: Two 2 Y2% taps below normal and Two 2 Y2% taps above normal. No taps required 

on transformers below 50 KV A. 

2.4 BIL Testing: Each transformer shall pass a full wave impulse test in accordance with ANSI/IEEE 

C57.12.90 or latest revision. 

2.5 Additional production line tests of each transformer shall include all tests as specified in ANSI 

C57.12.90 and no-load and load loss, impedance volts and excitation. 

2.6 Transformer windings shall be constructed with interlaced secondary. 

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Public Utilities Board - 4/9/03 Single Phase Pole (10-500 kVA)

3.0 Paint: The finish of the exterior surface of the entire unit shall be sky gray weather resistant paint. The

paint shall be weather resistant to mildew and ultraviolet chalking . The exterior finish shall conform to

the latest EEI finishing guide lines.

4.0 Lifting Provisions: Two lifting lugs of adequate strength shall be provided on the sides of the tank near

the top to provide a balanced lift.

5.0 Grounding Provisions: Two half inch, 7/16 inch deep grounding bosses shall be provided on the face

of the tank. A grounding boss is to be just below the secondary neutral bushing and the other shall be

near the bottom of the tank.

6.0 High voltage Bushings: Each transformer shall be furnished with two sky gray extra creepage high

voltage bushings.

6.1 Low Voltage Bushings: Shall have porcelain insulation for all sizes and shall be of the eyebolt

type connector for 75 kVA and below, and copper spades for 100 kVA and larger.

7.0 Low Voltage Bushings: A suitably sized, removable, external copper grounding strap shall be provided,

connecting the bushing neutral terminal to a separate grounding boss on the tank.

8.0 Radio influence Voltage: The radio influence voltage (RIV) level shall not exceed 100 micro volts

conducted at the high voltage bushings when the transformer is excited at 110% rated voltage and tested in

accordance with NEMA 107.

9.0 All external electrical conducting parts or terminals used in the transformer are to be copper or copper

alloys.

10.0 All transformers must have an approved pressure relief valve , threaded into a 1 /2 inch NPT entrance into

the tank.

11.0 Length of Warranty on transformers is to be one ( 1) year from installation or eighteen ( 18) months from

shipment, whichever comes first.

12.0 The lid shall be secured to the tank with a 304 stainless steel clamping ring and hardware or approved

equal.

13.0 Tap changer shall be externally operable.

14.0 Anti-tracking kits on high voltage bushings of transformers are required . These shall consist of a stainless

steel collector ring at the bottom and top of the bushings . Collector ring located at the bottom of bushing

should be physically connected to the transformer tank.

15.0 Each transformer to have one set of hanger brackets.

16.0 The bidder is to supply with the bid for evaluation purposes , the no load losses, load losses and total

losses for the size of transformers to be quoted . All losses to be guaranteed average , tested according to

ANSI. Manufacturer is to furnish a certified test report within ninety (90) days of shipment for all units.

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Polemount Transformers 

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Single Phase Pole (10-500 kV A) 

3.0 Paint: The finish of the exterior surface of the entire unit shall be sky gray weather resistant paint. The 

paint shall be weather resistant to mildew and ultraviolet chalking. The exterior finish shall conform to 

the latest EEl finishing guide lines. 

4.0 Lifting Provisions: Two lifting lugs of adequate strength shall be provided on the sides of the tank near 

the top to provide a balanced lift. 

5.0 Grounding Provisions: Two half inch, 7/16 inch deep grounding bosses shall be provided on the face 

of the tank. A grounding boss is to be just below the secondary neutral bushing and the other shall be 

near the bottom of the tank. 

6.0 High voltage Bushings: Each transformer shall be furnished with two sky gray extra creepage high 

voltage bushings. 

6.1 Low Voltage Bushings: Shall have porcelain insulation for all sizes and shall be of the eyebolt 

type connector for 75 kVA and below, and copper spades for 100 kVA and larger. 

7.0 Low Voltage Bushings: A suitably sized, removable, external copper grounding strap shall be provided, 

connecting the bushing neutral terminal to a separate grounding boss on the tank. 

8.0 Radio influence Voltage: The radio influence voltage (RIV) level shall not exceed 100 micro volts 

conducted at the high voltage bushings when the transformer is excited at 110% rated voltage and tested in 

accordance with NEMA 107. 

9.0 All external electrical conducting parts or terminals used in the transformer are to be copper or copper 

alloys. 

10.0 All transformers must have an approved pressure relief valve, threaded into a 112 inch NPT entrance into 

the tank. 

11.0 Length of Warranty on transformers is to be one (1) year from installation or eighteen (18) months from 

shipment, whichever comes first. 

12.0 The lid shall be secured to the tank with a 304 stainless steel clamping ring and hardware or approved 

equal. 

13.0 Tap changer shall be externally operable. 

14.0 Anti-tracking kits on high voltage bushings of transformers are required. These shall consist of a stainless 

steel collector ring at the bottom and top of the bushings. Collector ring located at the bottom of bushing 

should be physically connected to the transformer tank. 

15.0 Each transformer to have one set of hanger brackets. 

16.0 The bidder is to supply with the bid for evaluation purposes, the no load losses, load losses and total 

losses for the size of transformers to be quoted. All losses to be guaranteed average, tested according to 

ANSI. Manufacturer is to furnish a certified test report within ninety (90) days of shipment for all units. 

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TRANSFORMER EVALUATION

Demand Cost (DC): $6.00/kW-MO

Energy Cost (EC): $0.025/kWH

Capitalization Rate (CR): 8%

Transformer Loss Factor (LF): 25%

Loss Allowance Factor (LAF): 1.05

Peak Loading Factor (PLF): 1.00

Peak Load Responsibility Factor (PRF): 1.00

Evaluation will be based on Total Evaluated Cost (TEC) as indicated below:

No Load Losses Cost (NLLC)

Load Losses Cost (LLC)

LAF] -:-

NLLC = No-Load Losses (kW) x [(DC x 12 + EC x 8760) x LAF] -:- CR

GG

W) x [(6 x 12 + 0.025 x 8760) x 1.05] -:- 0.08

(kW) x 3819

LLC = Load Losses (kW) x [ { (PLFxPRF) x DC x 12 + ECx8760xLFxPLF } x

0.08

Q(

CR

(kW)x[{1 x 6 x 12 + 0.025 x 8760 x 0.25 x 1 }x1.05]

61 _ (kW) x 1664

Total Evaluated Cost

TEC = Bid Price + NLLC + LLC

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Demand Cost (DC): 

Energy Cost (EC): 

Capitalization Rate (CR): 

Transformer Loss Factor (LF): 

Loss Allowance Factor (LAF): 

Peak Loading Factor (PLF): 

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$6.00IkW-MO 

$0.025IkWH 

8% 

25% 

1.05 

1.00 

Peak Load Responsibility Factor (PRF): 1.00 

Evaluation will be based on Total Evaluated Cost (TEC) as indicated below: 

No Load Losses Cost (NLLC) 

NLLC = No-Load Losses (kW) x [(DC x 12 + EC x 8760) x LAF] -:- CR 

= " (kW) x [(6 x 12 + 0.025 x 8760) x 1.05] 0.08 

= " (kW) x 3819 

Load Losses Cost (LLC) 

LAF] -:-

LLC = Load Losses (kW) x [{ (PLFxPRF) x DC x 12 + ECx8760xLFxPLF } x 

CR 

= " (kW) x [{ 1 x 6 x 12 + 0.025 x 8760 x 0.25 x 1 }x 1.05] -:-

0.08 

= " (kW) x 1664 

Total Evaluated Cost 

TEC = Bid Price + NLLC + LLC 

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The undersigned bidder, by signing and executing this bid, certifies and represents to the

Brownsville Public Utilities Board that bidder has not offered, conferred or agreed to confer any

pecuniary benefit, as defined by (1.07 (a) (6) of the Texas Penal Code, or any other thing of

value as consideration for the receipt of information or any special treatment of advantage

relating to this bid; the bidder also certifies and represents that the bidder has not offered,

conferred or agreed to confer any pecuniary benefit or other thing of value as consideration for

the recipient's decision, opinion, recommendation, vote or other exercise of discretion

concerning this bid, the bidder certifies and represents that bidder has neither coerced nor

attempted to influence the exercise of discretion by any officer, trustee, agent or employee of the

Brownsville Public Utilities Board concerning this bid on the basis of any consideration not

authorized by law; the bidder also certifies and represents that bidder has not received any

information not available to other bidders so as to give the undersigned a preferential advantage

with respect to this bid; the bidder further certifies and represents that bidder has not violated any

state, federal, or local law, regulation or ordinance relating to bribery, improper influence,

collusion or the like and that bidder will not in the future offer, confer, or agree to confer any

pecuniary benefit or other thing of value of any officer, trustee, agent or employee of the

Brownsville Public Utilities Board in return for the person having exercised their person's

official discretion, power or duty with respect to this bid; the bidder certifies and represents that

it has not now and will not in the future offer, confer, or agree to confer a pecuniary benefit or

other thing of value to any officer, trustee, agent, or employee of the Brownsville Public Utilities

Board in connection with information regarding this bid, the submission of this bid, the award of

this bid or the performance, delivery or sale pursuant to this bid.

The vendor shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Brownsville Public Utilities Board,

all of its officers, agents and employees from and against all claims, actions, suits, demands,

proceeding, costs, damages, and liabilities, arising out of, connected with, or resulting from any

acts or omissions of contractor or any agent, employee, subcontractor, or Supplier of contractor

in the execution or performance of this bid.

I have read all of the specifications and general bid requirements and do hereby certify that all

items submitted meet specifications.

COMPANY:

AGENT NAME:

AGENT SIGNATURE:

ADDRESS:

CITY:

STATE: ZIP CODE:

TELEPHONE: TELEFAX:

FEDERAL ID#: AND/OR SOCIAL SECURITY #:

DEVIATIONS FROM SPECIFICATIONS IF ANY:

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The undersigned bidder, by signing and executing this bid, certifies and represents to the 

Brownsville Public Utilities Board that bidder has not offered, conferred or agreed to confer any 

pecuniary benefit, as defined by (1.07 (a) (6) of the Texas Penal Code, or any other thing of 

value as consideration for the receipt of information or any special treatment of advantage 

relating to this bid; the bidder also certifies and represents that the bidder has not offered, 

conferred or agreed to confer any pecuniary benefit or other thing of value as consideration for 

the recipient's decision, opinion, recommendation, vote or other exercise of discretion 

concerning this bid, the bidder certifies and represents that bidder has neither coerced nor 

attempted to influence the exercise of discretion by any officer, trustee, agent or employee of the 

Brownsville Public Utilities Board concerning this bid on the basis of any consideration not 

authorized by law; the bidder also certifies and represents that bidder has not received any 

information not available to other bidders so as to give the undersigned a preferential advantage 

with respect to this bid; the bidder further certifies and represents that bidder has not violated any 

state, federal, or local law, regulation or ordinance relating to bribery, improper influence, 

collusion or the like and that bidder will not in the future offer, confer, or agree to confer any 

pecuniary benefit or other thing of value of any officer, trustee, agent or employee of the 

Brownsville Public Utilities Board in return for the person having exercised their person's 

official discretion, power or duty with respect to this bid; the bidder certifies and represents that 

it has not now and will not in the future offer, confer, or agree to confer a pecuniary benefit or 

other thing of value to any officer, trustee, agent, or employee of the Brownsville Public Utilities 

Board in connection with information regarding this bid, the submission of this bid, the award of 

this bid or the performance, delivery or sale pursuant to this bid. 

The vendor shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Brownsville Public Utilities Board, 

all of its officers, agents and employees from and against all claims, actions, suits, demands, 

proceeding, costs, damages, and liabilities, arising out of, connected with, or resulting from any 

acts or omissions of contractor or any agent, employee, subcontractor, or Supplier of contractor 

in the execution or performance of this bid. 

I have read all of the specifications and general bid requirements and do hereby certify that all 

items submitted meet specifications. 

COMPANY: ____________________________ __ 

AGENTNAME: __________________________ __ 

AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________ _ 

ADDRESS: _____________________________ _ 

CITY: _______________________________ ___ 

STATE: ____________________ ZIP CODE: _________ __ 

TELEPHONE:__________ TELEFAX: _______ __ 

FEDERAL ID#: ____________ ANDIOR SOCIAL SECURITY #: _____________ __ 

DEVIATIONS FROM SPECIFICATIONS IF ANY: 

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CERTIFICATION REGARDING

DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY

MATTERS

Name of Entity:

The prospective participant certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that it and its principals:

a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded

from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency:

b) Have not within a three year period preceding this proposal been convicted of had a civil judgment

rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining,

attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public

transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery,

bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;

c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity (Federal,

State, Local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1) (b) of this certification;

and

d) Have not within a three year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more public transactions

(Federal, State, Local) terminated for cause or default.

I understand that a false statement on this certification may be grounds for rejection of this proposal or

termination of the award. In addition, under 18 USC Section 1001, a false statement may result in a fine up

to a $10,000.00 or imprisonment for up to five (5) years, or both.

Name and Title of Authorized Representative (Typed)

Signature of Authorized Representative Date

i I am unable to certify to the above statements. My explanation is attached.

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CERTIFICATION REGARDING 

DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY 

MATTERS 

Name of Entity: _______________________ _ 

The prospective participant certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that it and its principals: 

a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded 

from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency: 

b) Have not within a three year period preceding this proposal been convicted of had a civil judgment 

rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, 

attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public 

transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, 

bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; 

c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity (Federal, 

State, Local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1) (b) of this certification; 

and 

d) Have not within a three year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more public transactions 

(Federal, State, Local) terminated for cause or default. 

I understand that a false statement on this certification may be grounds for rejection of this proposal or 

termination of the award. In addition, under 18 USC Section 1001, a false statement may result in a fine up 

to a $10,000.00 or imprisonment for up to five (5) years, or both. 

Name and Title of Authorized Representative (Typed) 

Signature of Authorized Representative Date 

o I am unable to certify to the above statements. My explanation is attached. 

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