The City of Alexandria is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the purchase of Three Phase Padmount Transformers for inventory stock. The proposal is open to all qualified bidders, and the city is seeking to secure pricing for a 12-month period. Here are the key details of the RFP: 1. **Bid Submission**: Sealed bids and electronic bids will be accepted until 10:00 AM CST on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. 2. **Bid Bond**: A bid bond or check is not specified, but a performance bond will be required if the bid is accepted. 3. **Product Requirements**: The transformers must be new, of current manufacture, and warranted for a minimum of one year from the date of installation or 18 months from the date of delivery. 4. **Pricing**: Quoted prices must include all freight charges, and products must be shipped F.O.B. freight pre-paid to the City of Alexandria Central Warehouse. 5. **Bid Evaluation**: The city reserves the right to award the bid by item or by total bid and to reject any and all bids or parts of bids. 6. **Contract Terms**: A written contract will be executed between the city and the successful bidder, and payment will be made within 30 days of delivery. 7. **Minority Business Participation**: The city's AFEAT Program encourages participation by minority and disadvantaged business enterprise firms. Bidders must submit their proposals on the proposal form furnished by the City of Alexandria Purchasing Department, with all pages intact and all specification response columns filled in. Incomplete or irregular bids may be rejected. It is essential to carefully review the RFP document, including all terms and conditions, before submitting a bid. Questions and clarifications must be in writing and received by the city by June 19, 2025.