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 $088 $ 0;**~**

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LEGALNOTICE 

### AND INVITATIONTOBID 

### 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 notbe considered. 

### Bids will 

### be publicly opened and read aloud on March 02, 2005 at 10:00 AM. Bidders are invitedto attend the opening at the BrownsvillePublic Utilities Board, Purchasing Office. Detailed specifications maybe obtained at BrownsvillePublic 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 ofCorpus 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 Officebythe 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 BrownsvillePUB.

BY: Corpus J. Zorola Purchasing Public Utilities Board (956) 983-6364

- Phone (956) 983-6367Polemount Transformers B033-05 

## Please submit this page upon receipt. B033-05 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. B033-05 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 uponreceipt ofthe bid package or legal notice. Ifyou only received the legal notice and you want thebidpackage mailed pleaseprovide a method ofshipment with accountnumber. 

## Fax: (956) 983-6367 Ifyou are unable to sendyourbid, kindly indicate your reason for "Nobid"below andfax back. This will insure you remain active on our vendor list. Date
_____ _ ( ) Yes, I will be able to send a bid. ( ) Please mailBid. ( ) Obtainedfrom website. Company: Name: Address: City: ____________ State:
____Zip Code:
__ _ Phone Fax: email: Method ofShipment: Carrier: Account: ( ) No, I will notbe able to senda bidfor thefollowing reason:

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### Special Instructions Contract Information

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### Interpretation Questions concerning terms, conditions, and technical specifications should be directed to: Ismael Trevino Jr., Purchasing (956) 983-6381 (956) 983

-6367 Fax

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### 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

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### 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 PolemountTransformers B033-05 

### Special Instructions ContractInformation

Questions concerning terms, conditions, and technical specifications should be directed to: Ismael Trevino Jr., Purchasing (956) 983-6381 (956) 983-6367 Fax

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### 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 - PolemountTransformers March 01,2005 at 5:00 pm 

### Failure to provide the above notedinformation on bid envelope will disqualifybid. The Brownsville Public Utilities Board willnotbe held responsible formissing, lostorlate mail. Brownsville Public Utilities Board willnotacceptfacsimile ofsealedbids. 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 otherthan 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.

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### 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

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### 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.

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### 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 PolemountTransformers 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 submitanyofthe above information with the sealedbid will disqualifybid.


### • 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 Factorsfor 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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### 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 formalitiesin 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 PolemountTransformers B033-05


### 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 PolemountTransformers 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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### Corrections PolemountTransformers 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 orfaxed 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.

7 of 12 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: PolemountTransformers B033-05 

### COST DESCRIPTION
10 KVA 7200 1201240 LL: TL: 15 KVA 7200 1201240 LL: TL: 25 KVA 7200 1201240 LL: TL: 50 KVA 72001201240 LL: TL: 75 KVA 72001201240 LL: TL: (E1441-00) 100 KVA 7200 1201240 NL: LL: TL: (E1448-00) 167 KVA 72001201240 NL: LL: TL: (EI414-00) 25KVA 7200 277/480 NL: LL: TL: (EI427-00) 50KVA 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: UNITPRICE TOTAL Delivery in Days after PO



### Items will be ordered in releases upon request and be billed as such. BPUB will notreceive one full shipment. BrownsvillePUB has the rightto increase ordecrease 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 SPECIFICATIONSAND CONDITIONS FOR SINGLEPHASEPOLETYPE DISTRIBUTIONTRANSFORMERS 10 - 500 kVA Transformers covered by these specifications shall be designed, manufactured and tested in accordance with the latest applicableANSI and IEEE Standards except where they conflict with these specifications. 1.0 General 1.1 Purchase Order Contract will be issued for annual supply oftransformers. 1.2 Supplier will maintain a minimum inventory of I,4 ofthe quantity oftransformers 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. BrownsvillePUB 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 mustbefirm for one year and must beFOB BrownsvillePUB 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 - 500kVA
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 latestrevision. 2.2 Electrical Ratings: voltage and BILratings 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

- 30kV 95 kV

- 30kV**~.3** Tap Ratings: Two 2 Y2% taps below normal and Two 2 Y2% taps above normal. No taps required on transformers below 50 KVA. 2.4 BILTesting: Each transformer shall pass a full wave impulse test in accordance with ANSI/IEEE C57.12.90 or latestrevision. 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.
8 of 12Polemount Transformers B033-05 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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- 4/9/03 PolemountTransformers B033-05 Single PhasePole (10-500 kVA) 3.0 Paint: The finish ofthe exterior surface ofthe entire unit shall be sky gray weatherresistant paint. The paint shall be weatherresistant to mildew and ultraviolet chalking. The exteriorfinish shall conform to the latestEElfinishing guide lines. 4.0 LiftingProvisions: Two lifting lugs ofadequate strength shall be provided on the sides ofthe tank near the top to provide a balanced lift. 5.0 GroundingProvisions: Two halfinch, 7/16 inch deep grounding bosses shall be provided on the face ofthe tank. A grounding boss is to bejustbelowthe secondary neutral bushing and the other shall be near the bottom ofthe tank. 6.0 High voltage Bushings: Each transformer shall be furnished with two sky gray extra creepagehigh voltage bushings. 6.1 LowVoltage Bushings: Shall haveporcelain insulationfor all sizes and shall be ofthe 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 onthe 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 ofWarranty 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 oftransformers are required. These shall consist ofa stainless steel collector ring at the bottom and top ofthe bushings. Collector ring located at the bottom ofbushing should bephysically connected to the transformer tank. 15.0 Each transformer to have one set ofhangerbrackets. 16.0 Thebidder is to supply with the bid for evaluationpurposes, the no load losses, load losses and total losses for the size oftransformers 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 ofshipment for all units.

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PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD 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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### PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD TRANSFORMEREVALUATION Demand Cost (DC): EnergyCost (EC): CapitalizationRate (CR): TransformerLoss Factor (LF): Loss Allowance Factor (LAF): PeakLoadingFactor (PLF): PolemountTransformers B 033-05

$6.00IkW-MO $0.025IkWH 8% 25% 1.05 1.00 PeakLoad ResponsibilityFactor (PRF): 1.00
Evaluation will bebased onTotal Evaluated Cost (TEC) as indicatedbelow: 

### No LoadLosses 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 

### LoadLosses 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 

### TotalEvaluated Cost TEC

## =Bid Price

### + NLLC 

### +LLC

Electrical Engineering May 11, 1995
Page 9 of 11Polemount Transformers B 033-05 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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### PolemountTransformers B 033-05 

### 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 ofvalue 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 ofdiscretion by any officer, trustee, agent or employee ofthe 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 otherbidders so as to give the undersigned a preferential advantage withrespectto this bid; thebidder further certifies and represents thatbidderhas 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 otherthing ofvalue to any officer, trustee, agent, or employee ofthe Brownsville Public Utilities Board in connection with informationregarding this bid, the submission ofthis bid, the award of this bid orthe performance, delivery or salepursuantto 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 ofcontractor or any agent, employee, subcontractor, or Supplier ofcontractor in the execution orperformance ofthis bid. Ihaveread all ofthe specifications and general bid requirements and do hereby certifythat all items submitted meet specifications. COMPANY:
____________________________ __ AGENTNAME:
__________________________ __ AGENT SIGNATURE:
_______________________ _ ADDRESS:
_____________________________ _ CITY:
_______________________________ ___ STATE:
____________________ ZIP CODE:
_________ __ TELEPHONE:__________ TELEFAX:
_______ __ FEDERALID#:
____________ ANDIORSOCIAL 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 OTHERRESPONSIBILITY MATTERS
Name ofEntity:
_______________________ _ The prospectiveparticipant certifies to the bestofits knowledge and beliefthat it and its principals: a) Arenotpresently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department oragency: b) Have not within a three year period preceding this proposal beenconvicted ofhad a civiljudgment rendered against them for commissionoffraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attemptingto obtain, orperforming a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction orcontract under apublic transaction; violation ofFederal or State antitrust statutes or commission ofembezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction ofrecords, making false statements, orreceiving stolen property; c) Arenot presently indicted for or otherwisecriminally orcivilly charged by a government entity (Federal, State, Local) with commission ofany ofthe offenses enumerated in paragraph (1) (b) ofthis certification; and d) Have not within a three year periodpreceding this application/proposal had one ormorepublic transactions (Federal, State, Local) terminated for cause or default. I understand that a false statementonthis certification may be grounds for rejection ofthis proposal or termination ofthe award. In addition, under 18 USC Section 1001, a false statement may result in a fine up to a $10,000.00 orimprisonmentfor up to five (5) years, orboth.

Name and Title ofAuthorized Representative (Typed)
Signature ofAuthorized Representative Date



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

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