City rejects transformer bids, staff will rebid after specification clarifications
August 27, 2026 | Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho
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Idaho Falls Power Director Frederickson told the council that staff found significant variance in cost and in whether bids met required dual-winding specifications for transmission and sub-transmission transformers. Given the long service life expected for substation transformers, staff recommended rejecting all bids on the two separate solicitations to clarify requirements and re-bid.
Councilors supported the approach, citing the need for assurance on vendor qualifications and equipment specifications. Council voted to reject both the 12.5-kV substation transformer bid and the bolt-turbine transformer bid, with staff planning to refine specs with the legal department and re-solicit.
Councilors supported the approach, citing the need for assurance on vendor qualifications and equipment specifications. Council voted to reject both the 12.5-kV substation transformer bid and the bolt-turbine transformer bid, with staff planning to refine specs with the legal department and re-solicit.
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