Project Information

Bid Title

PT26-0016N - Surplus Overhead Transformers Specification Register for the Bid Holders List

Issuing Agency

City of Tacoma

Location

Washington

Published Date

Jan 28, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 11, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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PT26-0016N - Surplus Overhead Transformers

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PT26-0016N - Surplus Overhead Transformers Specification Register for the Bid Holders List	02/11/2026	RFB

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sendbid@cityoftacoma.org

CITY OF TACOMA

REQUEST FOR BID

SURPLUS PROPERTY SALE

BID NO.:

BUYER:

PHONE:

FAX:

DATE:

PT26-0016N

Aaron Bratton

253-502-8139

253-502-8372

01/28/2026

BIDS will be received until

11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 11, 2026

FOR: Purchase of items listed below. Weights and quantities are estimated. Items will be sold as-is and where-is, and in accordance with

instructions attached hereto. Freight costs and arrangements are the responsibility of the bidder. Bids must be submitted on this form.

LOCATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY: see below

VIEWING CONTACT: Sean Veley 253-502-8713

QUANTITY

, the undersigned hereby agrees to purchase items as indicated below, at prices shown for each:

DESCRIPTION

ALL PRICES QUOTED SHALL BE F.O.B. ORIGIN

UNIT PRICE

TOTAL

1

Lot (Load 2) of Overhead Transformers

1

Lot (Load 3) of Overhead Transformers

$

Ea $________ ___

$

Ea $

Vendor confirms that all transformers will be removed

within 60 days of notice that all documentation is complete

and equipment is available for pick-up:

☐Yes

☐No

Sub-Total:

* SOLD AS IS - WHERE IS *

This Sale May be Subject to Council or Utility Board Approval

Sales Tax:

Grand Total:

___

$________

___

$_______

___

$_______

PT26-0016N

Bidder certifies that this purchase is for resale in the regular course of business, or is to be used as an ingredient or component part of a new

article of tangible personal property to be produced for sale, or is a chemical to be used in processing an article to be produced for sale.

Resale No.:

If not applicable, Washington State sales tax will apply and will be added to the bid amount.

Signed:

(Authorized Signature as required)

The Undersigned hereby agrees to purchase any or all items described above in accordance with conditions and instructions contained in this

bid call:

Bidder:

Phone:

Address:

Printed

Name/Title

City/State/Zip:

Fax:

Signed:

Date:

PT26-0016N

DIVISION: POWER

SURPLUS EQUIPMENT

Overhead Transformers

There are 2 separate loads of distribution transformers and equipment, 200 items in total for sale. They are available as is, where is. All the

equipment will be drained of insulating oil and prepared for shipment by Tacoma Power.

All equipment may be examined prior to the bid deadline on a limited, escorted basis. Contact Sean Veley at (253) 502-8713 or Sean Forslund

at (253) 502-8235 to arrange a visit or for any other questions regarding this offering.

The PCB content of all equipment is known to be less than 45 parts per million (ppm) and can be found in the attached lists of equipment.

All available transformers are located at:

Tacoma Public Utilities

3628 S. 35th ST.

Tacoma, WA 98409

All equipment must be removed from the TPU facility according to the schedule described below.

Schedule:

The contractor will provide 2 days’ notice of the arrival of a truck to pick up transformers. Tacoma Power will make sure that each

transformer is drained of oil and ready for shipment. The contractor will be allowed no more than 60 working days to remove all listed

equipment from the site.

Oil Spill Prevention:

The successful bidder shall abide by all local, state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the use, transport, handling, reclamation,

and disposal of hazardous or toxic substances.

Safety:

The contractor must abide by all safety regulations while working on Tacoma Power property. Every Tacoma Power employee is acutely

aware of safe operating practices and is authorized to stop any work they consider to be unsafe. The contractor will abide by any direction to

stop work for safety reasons upon notice by any Tacoma Power employee. The contractor will immediately correct any condition or practice

determined to be unsafe.

Legend:

PT26-0016N

Manufacturer:

ABB – ABB Corp, ABC – A.B. Chance, BS – Balteau-Standard, CEN – Central, CM – Central –Maloney, COR – Cortr, CTC – CTC Corp, DOW –

Dowzer Electric, DS – Delta Star, EC – EC Corp, ESC – Esco, FED – Federal-Pacific, FP – Ferranti-Packard, FTW – FT Way, GAR – Gardner, GE –

General Electric , HDE – Hevi-Duty Electric, HIL – Hill, HKP – H.K. Porter, HOW – Howard Ind., KUH – Kuhlman, LAR – Larkin, LM – Line

Material, MAG – Magnatek, ME – McGraw-Edison, MIL – Mille, MOL – Moloney, NI – Nissho Iwai, NW – Northwest, PEN – Pennsylvania, PIO –

Pioneer, PIT – Pittsburg, RAP – Rapid, RTE – RTE Corp, SOR – Sorgel, SPO – Spokane, SQU – Square D, STA – Standard, TCL – Tacoma City

Light, TIE – Tierney, WAG – Wagner, WEA – Weaver, WES,W – Westinghouse, WOL - Wolf

Type:

IN - Indoor, NW - Network, OH - Overhead, PD - Padmount, RO - Regulated Output, UG- Underground, ST - Station Type, VT - Vault Type,

SEC- Sectionalizer

PT26-0016N

CITY OF TACOMA

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDING ON SURPLUS PROPERTY

Submittal Information

Sealed bids must be delivered to the office designated on the attached form, on or before the time mentioned thereon. Any bid

received after the established opening time will not be considered, and will be returned to the bidder unopened.

When specified by the City, bids must be accompanied by a Certified or Cashier's check as a bid and performance guarantee

(good faith deposit) in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, made payable to "Treasurer, City of

Tacoma." Cash will not be accepted. Deposit checks will be returned to unsuccessful bidders after award of the bid to the

successful bidder. The deposit of successful bidder shall be applied to the purchase price. If the successful bidder fails to

consummate the purchase, such deposit shall be forfeited as liquidated damages to the City of Tacoma.

Bids must be valid for a minimum of 30 days after the opening date.

Bidders may inspect the items offered for sale at the location indicated on the attached form.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids received, to award any or all of the various items to separate bidders, to

waive any informalities in the bids, and to award as best serves the interest of the City.

Disclaimer of Warranty

All items are sold AS-IS and WHERE-IS, with all faults. The Seller makes no warranty, express or implied with respect to the

condition of the goods. SELLER SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL UCC WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY

AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Quantities/Payment

Unless otherwise indicated, quantities and/or weights are estimates only. Buyer shall not be entitled to any price adjustment in

the event of variance in the estimated quantity. The total sale amount will be based on the unit prices quoted and the total

quantity or weight as determined by scale weight at the time material is picked up.

Within one week from date of notification of award, the successful bidder must make payment in full for all items awarded.

Payment for metals or other items that must be weighed shall be based on the estimated quantities as shown in the bid call, with

final payment adjustment to be made based on actual weights picked up as ascertained by the scale tickets. All payments are

to be by Certified or Cashier's check, made payable to "Treasurer, City of Tacoma."

Any material, equipment or other items bid upon must be removed by the successful bidder within one week from date of

notification of award, unless stated otherwise under special instructions. Material bid on may be added to by like material

through normal course of operation of the City of Tacoma between the time of the bid opening and the time the salvage is

picked up. However, all material in any designated bin or location must be removed during the normal course of pick-up by the

successful bidder.

The successful bidder will be required to pay Washington State sales tax, unless he/she is a qualified dealer, in which case

he/she must furnish his/her resale number, as indicated on the bid form.

Hazardous/Toxic Substances

The Buyer shall abide by all local, state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the use, transport, handling, reclamation,

and disposal of hazardous or toxic substances, including but not limited to the following: The Toxic Substance Control Act; the

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act; the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act; the

Hazardous Materials Transportation Act; the Hazardous Waste Management Act; the Occupational Safety and Health Act; and

the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act.

Indemnification - Hold Harmless

Purchaser acknowledges that pursuant to the terms of this agreement, Purchaser is totally responsible for the safety of all

persons and property in the performance of this contract. Purchaser assumes the risk of all damages, loss, cost, penalties and

expense and agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City of Tacoma, from and against any and all liability which

may accrue to or be sustained by the City of Tacoma on account of any claim, suit or legal action made or brought against the

City of Tacoma for the death of or injury to persons (including Purchaser's or subcontractor's employees) or damage to property

involving Purchaser, or subcontractor(s) and their employees or agents, or for any other cause arising out of and in connection

with or incident to the performance of the contract except for injuries or damages caused by the sole negligence of the City. In

this regard, Purchaser recognizes that Purchaser is waiving immunity under Industrial Insurance Law, Title 51 RCW. This

indemnification extends to the officials, officers and employees of the City and also includes attorney's fees and the cost of

establishing the right to indemnification hereunder in favor of the City of Tacoma.

PT26-0016N

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 238290Other Building Equipment Contractors
• NAICS 335311Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing
• NAICS 423610Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

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