The City of Dover is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of three-phase pad mount distribution transformers for stock. The bid details are as follows: **Bid Number:** 25-0023WH **Bid Opening:** July 16, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. local time **Description:** Three-phase pad mount distribution transformers for stock **Quantity:** * 1 each: 150 kVA, 12470GRDY/7200, 208/120 volt * 2 each: 300 kVA, 12470GRDY/7200, 480/277 volt * 2 each: 1,000 kVA, 12470GRDY/7200, 480/277 volt **Requirements:** * All vendors must complete the Intent to Bid (ITB) notice and return it to the City of Dover by July 2, 2025. * Bids must contain the estimated lead time after receipt of order and manufacturer's information. * The successful bidder shall provide certified loss data within 30 days of shipment of the units. * Transformers must be shipped on an open flatbed truck or trailer and side loaded for easy removal. * Two workdays' notice must be given prior to delivery. **Evaluation Criteria:** * The contract shall be awarded to the bidder who is determined to be most advantageous to the City. * All prices must be held firm for a minimum of 90 days from the date of the bid opening. **Preferences:** * Minority, women, veteran, service-disabled veteran, and individuals with disabilities owned vendor preference shall be three percent (3%) of the value of the award. * Local vendor preference shall be considered for materials, equipment, construction contracts, and utility contracts. **Submission Requirements:** * Bids must be submitted electronically by email to bids@dover.de.us or by mail to the City of Dover Purchasing Office. * Envelopes must be marked "Transformers for Stock, Bid Number 25-0023WH, Bid Opening July 16, 2025, 2:00 P.M." * The City of Dover reserves the right to waive technicalities, reject any or all submissions, or abandon the work if in the best interest of the City. **Additional Information:** * Vendors must provide references to the City of Dover upon request. * The City of Dover reserves the right to request corrections, clarifications, and/or additional information pertaining to respondent's response. * The contract shall be awarded within 90 days of the closing date to the bidder who is determined in writing to be most advantageous to the City.