Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City of Ocala seeks competitive proposals from interested and qualified vendors for the supply of high-use single and three-phase pad and pole mount transformers. The principal purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to establish one or more contracts through competitive negotiation for the purchase of new transformers by the City of Ocala in support of Ocala Electric Utility and the City’s Utilities Services Warehouse on both an as needed and emergency basis. The daily operations associated with this municipality include public safety (police and fire), electric and fiber utilities, parks and recreational activities, street maintenance, water/wastewater services, stormwater improvements, community development, planning and zoning, and general administration. The City operates a municipal electric system to serve the citizens of the City and several outlying areas. The Director of the Electric Department (or his or her designee), in conjunction with the Utilities Services Warehouse Manager, shall serve as the monitor of the conditions of the contract and shall work directly with the successful proposer(s) on an as-needed basis to schedule and coordinate the performance of services;
