Spare Transformers for the Lower Snake River Plants

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Background The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Walla Walla District, is issuing a contract for the procurement of spare transformers for the Lower Snake River hydroelectric powerhouses. The contract aims to ensure the continued operation and reliability of the power generation facilities at Lower Monumental, Little Goose, and Lower Granite Dams. The transformers will include specific Hitachi brand bushings, which are critical for their performance. The estimated total cost of the transformer contract is approximately $40 million, with a portion requiring brand name products valued at $1,691,335.30. Work Details The contract involves the supply of various types of Hitachi bushings necessary for the transformers: - Hitachi Type O+ C T550W2000VV - 550 kV High-Voltage Bushings (Qty. 5) for T1 and T2 Transformers - Hitachi Type O+ C T025W0412AT - 25 kV High-Voltage Neutral Bushing (Qty. 5) for T1 and T2 Transformers - Hitachi Type RJ T025B1000DS - 25 kV Low-Voltage Bushing (Qty. 12) for T1 Transformers - Hitachi Type RJ T025B0750EC - 25 kV Low-Voltage Bushing (Qty. 8) for T2 Transformers Place of Performance Lower Snake River hydroelectric powerhouses located in Washington State.