Project Information

Bid Title

Water Works: Medium Voltage Transformer

Issuing Agency

City of Manchester

Location

New Hampshire

Published Date

Jun 8, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 25, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

FY26-804-65

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Bid #	Description	Download PDF	Bid Opening	Addenda	Results
FY26-804-65	Water Works: Medium Voltage Transformer Questions: Tim Duval	RFB	RFB DUE: June 25, 2026 By 2:00PM

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MANCHESTER WATER WORKS

281 Lincoln Street

Manchester, NH 03103

(603) 792-2851

REQUEST FOR BID

Manchester Water Works

Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage

Transformer

Bid # FY26-804-65

The Board of Water Commissioners, of the Manchester Water Works, invites sealed bids to furnish

a liquid filled, medium voltage transformer, as described herein. Bids will be accepted at the

Manchester Water Works office, located at 281 Lincoln Street, Manchester NH 03103, until 2:00

p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Any questions should be directed in writing to Tim Duval at

tduval@manchesternh.gov. The deadline for questions is June 18th, 2026.

The Board of Water Commissioners reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids as well as to

waive any informalities.

INDEX

General Requirements and Conditions .................................................................... GC-1 –- GC-2

Technical Specifications............................................................................................ 1 – 5

Bid Form ...................................................................................................................... 6

Vendor Information Sheet ......................................................................................... 7

Provisions

Award:

Price:

Requirements:

MANCHESTER WATER WORKS

281 LINCOLN STREET,

MANCHESTER, NH 03103

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS

The bid will be awarded on the basis of:

a. The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and efficiency of the

bidder as well as the bidder's ability, capacity, and skill to provide the service and

products required.

b. Delivery time, price, specifications, and product comparison.

c. Any and all bids shall be presented to the Board of Water Commissioners for

approval and award at the first regular meeting following the bid opening.

The bid price(s) shall hold firm until the award of a contract. Contract prices shall hold

firm through December 31, 2026 and shall apply to any orders placed during this

period. All prices to be stated on a delivered basis.

a. All proffered bids shall conform to the specifications issued herein. Bids failing to

meet the minimum requirements will be considered unacceptable.

b. A bid form is provided in the following specifications for the insertion of necessary

prices and information on the items as defined in the specification sheet(s). The bid

form and the Vendor Information Sheet shall be completed in full, including

delivery times, with any and all exceptions noted, and submitted to the Manchester

Water Works office, located at 281 Lincoln Street, Manchester NH 03103, no later than

2:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 25th, 2025. Only submit pages 6 and 7 (Bid Form and

Vendor Information Sheet).

c.Bidder must be able to provide equipment submittals for review by Owner within two

(2) weeks of contract award.

d. Bids shall be proffered on the forms furnished, submitted in sealed envelopes and

notated Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage Transformer Bid, Attn: Tim Duval.

e. The materials shall meet the Manchester Water Works' full approval before payment

is issued on any and all invoices.

f. Invoices shall be paid on the City pay day. All invoices shall be received no later

than the first Wednesday of the month in order to be paid on the third Wednesday of

the month.

g.The Manchester Water Works is exempt of Federal Excise Tax.

h.The Manchester Water Works is authorized to purchase products and equipment

under the State of New Hampshire’s purchasing contracts, at the current bid prices.

GC-3

i. Warranty, length and terms of warranty must accompany the bidproposal.

Bid Withdrawal:

Modification:

Electronic:

j. The Board of Water Commissioners reserves the right to accept or reject any and all

bids as well as to waive any informalities.

k. Any and all materials and/or equipment which does not meet the specifications shall

be replaced by the bidder at no cost to the Manchester Water Works.

l. All drinking water components shall meet NSF 61 as may be applicable.

Bids may be withdrawn prior to the closing time for receipt of bid proposals. A request

to withdraw a bid must be submitted in writing and signed by the bidder. Verbal

requests to withdraw a bid will not be accepted.

Bids may be modified by the bidder prior to the closing time for the receipt of bid

proposals. Modifications must be submitted in writing and signed by the bidder. Only

additions or subtractions to the bidder's original proposal must be stated. Bid prices

are not to be stated. No verbal modifications will be accepted and modifications will

not be accepted after the closing time.

Communication: A bid proposal may be withdrawn or modified by electronic

communication provided such communication is received by the Manchester Water

Works prior to the closing time for receipt of bid proposals. Written confirmation signed

by the bidder must be mailed and postmarked prior to the closing time and received by

the Manchester Water Works within two (2) days from the closing time, otherwise no

consideration will be given to the electronic communication. Electronic

communications shall be addressed to tduval@manchesternh.gov.

NOTE: An electronic version of the summary of all bid prices will be posted on the City of Manchester’s

website – www.manchesternh.gov/bids

All bidders are invited to attend the public opening of their bid. No bid results will be given over the

telephone.

GC-4

Copyright 2018 AIA

09/18

SECTION 26 12 13

LIQUID-FILLED, MEDIUM-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1

SUMMARY OF WORK

A. Provide one (1) medium voltage transformer rated as indicated within the following sections to

support additional facility power distribution requirements. Proposal shall also include all

additional services listed within the following sections, including but not limited to testing,

warranties, and operator training.

1.2

ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data

B. Shop Drawings

1. Include plans and elevations showing major components and features.

a. Include a plan view and cross section of equipment base, showing clearances,

manufacturer's recommended workspace, and locations of penetrations for

grounding and conduits.

2. Include details of equipment assemblies and indicate dimensions, weights, loads, required

clearances, method of field assembly, components, and location and size of each field

connection.

3. Include single-line diagram.

1.3

INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Coordination Drawings for Outdoor Installations:

1. Utilities site plan, drawn to scale, showing heavy equipment or truck access paths for

maintenance and replacement.

B. Seismic Qualification Certificates: For transformer assembly, accessories, and components,

from manufacturer.

C. Product certificates.

D. Source quality-control reports.

E. Field quality-control reports.

F. Operation and maintenance data.

LIQUID-FILLED, MEDIUM-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 238210Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
• NAICS 335311Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing

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