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Rochester Public Utilities·Minnesota

Power Transformer - Zumbro River Substation

Closes 11/23/2026$1M – $5MInvitation for BidLogin required
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Description

The Rochester Public Utilities (MN) is soliciting sealed bids for the design, manufacture, testing, transportation, delivery, and installation of a single power transformer at the Zumbro River Substation. The scope includes: • Design, manufacture, and factory testing of one transformer per specifications. • Transportation from the manufacturing facility to the Rochester, MN site. • Unloading and placement on an owner‑provided foundation. • Optional field services for assembly and testing of the transformer. • All bids must be submitted electronically via www.publicpurchase.com by November 23, 2026, with a pre‑bid teleconference on November 5, 2026 (Microsoft Teams). Key points for the bidder: • Only one unit is required. • The buyer supplies the foundation; the contractor handles all other equipment and services. • Bid bond and other security must accompany the electronic submission. • No on‑site visit is mandated, but bidders may request clarification via the provided contact.

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Contact

Patience Sarfo(Bid Contact)

[email protected]

(507) 280-1664

Key dates

Opened
10/13/2026
Pre-bid meeting
11/5/2026
Closes
11/23/2026

Last updated

Details

Type
Invitation for Bid
Industry
Energy and Utilities
NAICS
335313
Solicitation №
2026-10

Budget estimate

$1,000,000 – $5,000,000

A substation‑grade power transformer typically ranges from $1 million to $5 million depending on rating, voltage class, and optional accessories. The bid includes design, manufacturing, testing, transport, and installation, which adds labor and logistics costs. Therefore, the anticipated contract value is estimated between $1 M and $5 M. Factors influencing the final amount include transformer rating (MVA), voltage level, custom accessory requirements, and whether the optional field services are selected.

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