SPECIFICATION #26E-02-17
Federal opportunity from 00490 - Municipal Light Plant • Town of Wellesley. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Apr 21, 2026. Industry: NAICS 39, 12, 10.
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Description
Wellesley Municipal Light Plant is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase and removal of two (2) 5600/7000 kVA 3-phase delta-wye retired power transformers (13.8kV - 4160Y/2400V), manufactured circa 2002 (Howard Industries). Equipment sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS. Inspection by appointment only. Contact Kevin Bracken at (781) 235-7600 or kbracken@wellesleyma.gov..
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The Wellesley Municipal Light Plant is requesting sealed bids for the procurement and removal of two retired power transformers, each with a capacity of 5600/7000 kVA, manufactured by Howard Industries in 2002. The transformers are being sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS, and interested bidders must schedule an inspection prior to bidding. The response deadline for submissions is April 21, 2026.
The buyer is looking to sell and remove two retired power transformers, ensuring that they are transferred safely and efficiently to new ownership.
- Companies specializing in electrical equipment procurement
- Transformers recycling firms
- Companies with prior experience in transformer disassembly
- Purchase of transformers
- Removal and transportation of transformers from site
- Inspection of transformers prior to bidding
- Sealed bid submission
- Proof of insurance
- Qualified personnel for equipment removal
- Contact information for scheduling inspections
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- Bidders must comply with local regulations regarding transformer removal and disposal.
- Bids should follow specified formats and include all required documentation.
- Consider AS-IS valuation based on current market rates for similar retired equipment.
- Include costs for transportation and handling in the bid.
- Logistics companies for transportation of equipment
- Electrical contractors for disassembly and inspection of equipment
- Potential environmental concerns with retired transformers.
- Costs may exceed expectations based on condition upon inspection.
- Misalignment between bidder capabilities and project requirements.
- What are the specific conditions of the transformers?
- What are the restrictions on removal and disposal?
- Are there any environmental assessments required prior to the removal?
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- No specific pricing details provided.
- No auction or bidding format outlined.
- No defined performance period given.
- No direct link to bidder registration or response portal.
- No specifics on local regulations regarding transformer handling.
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