Tabor Autotransformer De-Tanking, Inspection and Testing

This Request for Bid (RFB) seeks a qualified contractor to perform de‑tanking, inspection, testing, and related repairs on a single 168 MVA, 138 kV auto‑transformer located at BTU’s Tabor Substation in Bryan, Texas. The work includes oil removal and processing, comprehensive electrical testing (power factor, turns ratio, insulation resistance, SFRA, etc.), replacement of bushings and gaskets, vacuum‑filled oil refill, and delivery of detailed test reports. BTU will provide site access, switching, and some equipment; the contractor must supply certified technicians, oil‑handling equipment, safety gear, and waste disposal facilities. The contract will be awarded by September 2026, with work to be completed no later than June 2027. Multiple extensions to the bid submission deadline have been issued, with the final deadline on 7 Oct 2026. A mandatory pre‑bid meeting and site visit are scheduled for 17 July 2026. • Scope: De‑tank, inspect, test, repair, and re‑fill one 168 MVA auto‑transformer. • Required certifications: NETA or OSHA‑30 qualified transformer technicians. • Deliverables: Test data (DTAX, SFRA), oil analysis reports, final service report, waste management plan. • Schedule: Pre‑bid 17 Jul 2026, bid submission 7 Oct 2026, award Sep 2026, completion by Jun 2027. • Mandatory events: Pre‑bid meeting & site visit (17 Jul 2026). • Bonds: 5 % bid bond, 20 % contingency included in PO. • Insurance: Minimum $2 M CGL, $1 M auto, workers’ comp per Texas statutes. • Location: Tabor Substation, 3084 FM 974, Bryan, TX 77808.