Victorville City Council
September 17, 2024

Attachment A
Hitachi Energy USA, Inc.

Quote

Neg #: QT-24-00969051

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To:

From:

Manufacturing: 2401, United States - Jefferson City

Wide Mwaka
Sales Engineer
500 W Highway 94 Hitachi Energy USA Inc. – Jefferson City, MO Jefferson City
.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: Phone:

We are pleased to offer you this quote.

Project: Victorville Municipal Utilities Svcs / Victorville - 2.5mVA - Similar to QT-24-00959380, item 2 - OPP-24-7111538

General Comments and Exceptions

x Please verify bill of material s meets customer's requirements.

Complete bid includes general notes.

Quote expires under any of the following conditions referred to the quote's date listed above:
- After 30 days.
- If the cost of any of the 5 main materials increases by more than 5%.

Notes and Exceptions:
- Field service is to be provided by others.
- ANSI/IEEE standards apply.
- Padlocks not supplied.
- Any special tools to access compartments, or operate, adjust or maintain special parts will not be supplied.

Please note:
- Quoted unit(s) as listed below. Any change in accessories and/or performance(s) may change price(s). Exception is taken to any requirement contained in a customer spec and not specifically identified above or contained in our standard product offering. - Shipment time frame does not include time spent to design unit, send drawings for approval and received approved drawings.
- If shipments by dedicated truck are required; it must be specified in P.O. - If dedicated truck shipment; it will be billed accordingly. - Export crating not supplied unless listed in below bill of materials. - This quote assumes these products will have as final destination the country specified in the request for quote. Diverting them to a different country is prohibited and it may be punishable with fines and prison by USA Federal Laws.

x PRICE ADJUSTME NT CLAUSE (PAC)
*See PAC in terms and conditions
*Required to be acknowledged on the issued PO

Weights:

Core Steel - Weighted 22%*
Aluminum - Weighted 7%*

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Copper - Weighted 5%*
Oil - Weighted 10%*
Fab Steel - Weighted 11%*
Labor - Weighted 35%*

If the percentage change is less than +/- 2%, then no change will apply.

x Shipping terms are FCA, Jefferson City MO, Frei ght prepaid and allowed. DAP (customer's desired shipping location-USA mainland only) is available for an additional 3%.

x *** Customer Specification was not provided with RFQ.** * This quotation is based on our interpretation of the information received describing this project. Please review the included Bill of Material and all associated documents for what is included in this bid, and advise if any modifications shall be provided. No other material should be assumed in this proposal.

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Item Alt Qt y Description Price Each (USD)
21 2500/3125 KVA Liquid Filled Padmounted Transformer
2401 - Distribution Transformers, Jefferson City, USA (9AAE328378), PDC:
9AAC30400623, DTAN-L3M135
139,180
3X 1
2500/3125 KVA Liquid Filled Padmounted Transformer
2401 - Distribution Transformers, Jefferson City, USA (9AAE328378), PDC:
9AAC30400623, DTAN-L3M135
125,495
12 2500/3125 KVA Liquid Filled Padmounted Transformer
2401 - Distribution Transformers, Jefferson City, USA (9AAE328378), PDC:
9AAC30400623, DTAN-L3M135
139,180

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ITEM QTY kVA EACH (USD) NL LL Conductor %Z Unit Wt
2 1 2500/3125 139,180 2318 @ 85 16659 @ 85 Al/Al 5.75 13319

ITEM Fluid Wt
2 3618

Quoted losses are typical for reference purposes only. All weights and dimensions are approximate.

Description:

Type : Liquid-Filled MTR Padmounted Transformer
Fluid : Natural Ester Fluid
Core : Grain Oriented Steel
Phase : 3 Phase
Frequency : 60 Hz
Average Winding Rise : 65 °C
Ambient Temperature : 30 °C
High Voltage : 12470 Delta
High Voltage Taps : +2 -2 2.5%
High Voltage BIL : 95kV BIL
Low Voltage : 480Y/277
Low Voltage BIL : 30kV BIL
Low Voltage Neutral : X0 bushing with ground strap
Feed Configuration : Loop feed
Color : Bell Green (Munsell 7GY 3.29/1.5)

Features (included in price):

TANK & CABINET
ƒ Dry Nitrogen Blanket
ƒ Fans (controlled by liquid temperature)
ƒ 120V Control Power Provided By Customer
ƒ Fan Control Switch - Manual ON/AUTO/OFF
ƒ Penta-head cabinet handle bolt
ƒ Stnd Control Box 3M Mild Steel 24 x 26 x 12 (ANSI 61) ƒ Mild Steel 16 panel - center line 59 inch x 4

BUSHINGS
ƒ Loadbreak Inserts (dead front) x 6
ƒ ANSI C57.12.34 Fig 9&11 HV bushing pattern (minimum)
ƒ 200 amp HV bushing wells x 6
ƒ 10-hole Integral Spade Bushings x 4
ƒ Spade Supports
ƒ ANSI C57.12.26 Fig 3&4a minimum stgrd LV bushing pattern FUSES
ƒ Internal expulsion fuse x 3

SWITCHES
ƒ 2-position 300 amp LBOR Line A switch
ƒ 2-position 300 amp LBOR Line B switch
ƒ 2-position 300 amp LBOR transformer switch

MONITORING
ƒ Thermometer w 2 alarm contacts 1 NO & 1 NC each Qualitrol 167-288-01 p/n 30C6637H01

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ƒ Standard Pressure vacuum gage Qualitrol 50-35E p/n 2B13527H01 ƒ Liquid level Gauge Q 020-555-01 2B12840H01
ƒ Pressure Relief Valve

FITTINGS
ƒ Drain valve and sampler
ƒ 1" fill/filter press fitting in LV compartment

MARKINGS
ƒ Non-PCB label
ƒ UL Listed on Nameplate
OTHER
ƒ 9.5" x 17.5" Tank Handhole Cover
ƒ 30" deep cabinet
ƒ DOE 2016 Efficiency Requirements Do Not Apply: KVA Above 2501 KVA

Contains less-flammable biodegradable natural ester flui d with no detectable level of PCB, less than 1PPM, at the time of manufacture.

For information about natural ester fluid, go to:
http://www.cargill.com/products/industrial/dielectric-ester-fluids/envirotemp-fr3/index.jsp

Lead Times:

Drawing Submittal : 4-6 Weeks after receipt of order. after receipt of order.

Orders requiring drawing approval (i.e. Approval orders): The shipping date from our Jefferson City Factory will be confirmed after we receive approved drawings back from the customer.

Orders NOT requiring drawing approvals (i.e. Firm Orders): 36-40 Weeks after the acceptance of order.

Quoted lead times are based on current production levels. Actual lead times are dependent on available production space at time of firm order entry and/or release to manufacturing.

Item 2 General Comments and Exceptions
x Reference JC13373 - F6AE2993MD, new active part

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ITEM QTY kVA EACH (USD) NL LL Conductor %Z Unit Wt
3 1 2500/3125 125,495 2442 @ 85 23851 @ 85 Al/Al 5.75 11973

ITEM Fluid Wt
3 3618

Quoted losses are typical for reference purposes only. All weights and dimensions are approximate.

Description:

Type : Liquid-Filled MTR Padmounted Transformer
Fluid : Natural Ester Fluid
Core : Grain Oriented Steel
Phase : 3 Phase
Frequency : 60 Hz
Average Winding Rise : 65 °C
Ambient Temperature : 30 °C
High Voltage : 12470 Delta
High Voltage Taps : +2 -2 2.5%
High Voltage BIL : 95kV BIL
Low Voltage : 480Y/277
Low Voltage BIL : 30kV BIL
Low Voltage Neutral : X0 bushing with ground strap
Feed Configuration : Loop feed
Color : Bell Green (Munsell 7GY 3.29/1.5)

Features (included in price):

TANK & CABINET
ƒ Dry Nitrogen Blanket
ƒ Fans (controlled by liquid temperature)
ƒ 120V Control Power Provided By Customer
ƒ Fan Control Switch - Manual ON/AUTO/OFF
ƒ Penta-head cabinet handle bolt
ƒ Stnd Control Box 3M Mild Steel 24 x 26 x 12 (ANSI 61) ƒ Mild Steel 16 panel - center line 59 inch x 4

BUSHINGS
ƒ Loadbreak Inserts (dead front) x 6
ƒ ANSI C57.12.34 Fig 9&11 HV bushing pattern (minimum)
ƒ 200 amp HV bushing wells x 6
ƒ 10-hole Integral Spade Bushings x 4
ƒ Spade Supports
ƒ ANSI C57.12.26 Fig 3&4a minimum stgrd LV bushing pattern FUSES
ƒ Internal expulsion fuse x 3

SWITCHES
ƒ 2-position 300 amp LBOR Line A switch
ƒ 2-position 300 amp LBOR Line B switch
ƒ 2-position 300 amp LBOR transformer switch

MONITORING
ƒ Thermometer w 2 alarm contacts 1 NO & 1 NC each Qualitrol 167-288-01 p/n 30C6637H01

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ƒ Standard Pressure vacuum gage Qualitrol 50-35E p/n 2B13527H01 ƒ Liquid level Gauge Q 020-555-01 2B12840H01
ƒ Pressure Relief Valve

FITTINGS
ƒ Drain valve and sampler
ƒ 1" fill/filter press fitting in LV compartment

MARKINGS
ƒ Non-PCB label
ƒ UL Listed on Nameplate
OTHER
ƒ 9.5" x 17.5" Tank Handhole Cover
ƒ 30" deep cabinet
ƒ DOE 2016 Efficiency Requirements Do Not Apply: KVA Above 2501 KVA

Contains less-flammable biodegradable natural ester flui d with no detectable level of PCB, less than 1PPM, at the time of manufacture.

For information about natural ester fluid, go to:
http://www.cargill.com/products/industrial/dielectric-ester-fluids/envirotemp-fr3/index.jsp

Lead Times:

Drawing Submittal : 4-6 Weeks after receipt of order. after receipt of order.

Orders requiring drawing approval (i.e. Approval orders): The shipping date from our Jefferson City Factory will be confirmed after we receive approved drawings back from the customer.

Orders NOT requiring drawing approvals (i.e. Firm Orders): 156-158 Weeks after the acceptance of order.

Quoted lead times are based on current production levels. Actual lead times are dependent on available production space at time of firm order entry and/or release to manufacturing.

Item 3 General Comments and Exceptions
x Reference JC13373 - F6AE2993MD, new active part

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This quotation is effective for 30 days from 8/21/2024, unless otherwise authorized by Hitachi Energy USA Inc..

Unless stated otherwise in the quotation, the following terms and conditions of sale will apply.

1. Payment Terms: Due in 30 days invoice date.

2. Freight Terms: Shipm ent is FCA - Free Carrier.

3. Warranty: 18 months from delivery or 12 months from commissioning, whichever occurs first.

4. Terms and conditions of sale are based upon Hitach i Energy USA Inc. General Terms and Conditions of Sale.

5. Approval Orders: Prices are valid for units released fo r shipment within 60 days from the initial mailing date of approval drawings (typically 2 weeks ARO). Prices are valid for quoted shipment or best available lead-time at time of release. Orders on hold pending drawing approval beyond 60 days of initial drawing date are subject to price adjustment every 30 days. Pricing will be determined at time of release for agreed upon delivery.

6. Lead times for orders subject to drawing approval will be confirmed upon receipt of approval and release to manufacturing.

7. Transformers are designed, built, and tested to AN SI/IEEE C57 Transformer Standards for distribution class transformers. No other Codes/Standards apply unless noted on quote.

Russia-Ukraine Situation

For the purpose hereof,

(i) “Russia-Ukraine Situation” means (1) the conflict between Russia and Ukraine which began on or around 24 February 2022 and/or (2) any other or further conflict which may arise out of or in connection with the same and/or (3) any economic and other sanctions imposed by, amongst others the United Nations, U.S., EU, UK, Japan Switzerland or any agency or authority against Russia, Russian entities and individuals, Russian goods, products, services, technology which may arise out of or in connection therewith, and/or (4) any economic and other sanctions imposed by, amongst others the United Nations, U.S., EU, UK, Japan Switzerland or any agency or authority thereof against any other country, entities and individuals, Russian goods, products, services, technology which may arise out of or in connection therewith;

(ii) “Electronic Component Shortage” means the continuing global shortage of microchips or apparatus or components which include microchips.

The Parties acknowledge that the Russia-Ukraine Situation and/or the Electronic Component Shortage is affecting or may have an adverse impact on [Hitachi Energy’s] ability to perform the [offer] including but not limited to price increases, transportation and logistics constraints, shortages and price increases in the procurement of products and commodities (e.g. copper, aluminum, steel, oil and gas).

If the Russia-Ukraine Situation and/or the Electronic Component Shortage continue affecting, will or may have any adverse impact, whether direct or indirect, on [Hitachi Energy’s] ability to perform the [offer] in accordance with its terms [and/or the [Law]], the Parties shall, if so requested in writing by [Hitachi Energy /], negotiate in good faith and agree without delay reasonable amendments to the terms and conditions of the [offer], including, but not limited to, revisions of the [Schedule] and/or any increase in the [Contract Price].

In the absence of such agreement, [Hitachi Energy] shall, if it suffers delay and/or incurs additional [Costs] due to any direct or indirect impact of the Russia-Ukraine Situation and/or the Electronic Component Shortage, in any case be entitled to an extension of the [Time for Completion] and compensation for any additional [Costs].

Transportation/Delivery

Purchaser has the responsibility to guarantee clear access to the delivery point. If Seller encounters obstructions preventing or hindering delivery, Purchaser shall be responsible for removal and replacement to

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In the event the Purchaser does not collect and/or agree to accept shipment of the products at delivery (unless otherwise stipulated in the contract), Seller will locate local storage facilities to which the products will be delivered, at which point contractual delivery will be deemed complete. Storage at such facilities will be at the Purchaser’s expense. The Purchaser shall be liable for costs arising from such delay, including the Supplier’s costs relating to storage, insurance, and handling of the products.

Storage Fees
Transformer Rating Weekly Storage Fee
750KVA and below $375 per week per transformer
Above 750KVA $425 per week per transformer

Handling Fees
Transformer Rating Crane Charge Per Move
750KVA and below $750
Above 750KVA $1250

Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
x Witness Testing can be added for $5,000 per transf ormer. Only two (2) transformers can be witness tested per day.
x Final Inspection can be added for $2,000 per day of in spection. Dependent upon availability of product at time of inspection.
x Please confirm intent to witness testing and/or perform final inspection by the time of release to manufacture otherwise FAT services will be considered waived.

Price Adjustment Policy (PAC)

To facilitate order acceptance, please reference this quote number and acknowledge acceptance of this PAC, on the order document.

Due to extended delivery dates, pricing is not held constant between order placement and shipment. The price shall be adjusted per the price adjustment clause described below 3 months prior to shipment. 
A weighted combination of the following indices will be used for price adjustments:

Core Steel – Hitachi Energy Index
Aluminum - PPI WPU102501
Copper - PPI WPU102502
Oil - PPI WPU057604
Carbon Steel - PPI WPU101707
Labor - CEU3133500008

Should the specified indices be discontinued, proper indices shall be submitted by mutual agreement of both parties.

The Index Baseline will be the month and year in which the proposal is issued.

Cancellation Fees

Approval Orders
x 20% after order entry
x 50% after submittal of approval drawings
x 80% after procurement of major materials

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Firm Orders
x 50% after order entry
x 80% after procurement of major materials
x 100% 6 weeks prior to planned start of manufacture

We appreciate the opportunity to quote on this business. Hitachi Energy USA Inc. has had many years of experience building reliable, high quality transformers and we look forward to supplying this equipment.

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KVA FEED A B C D E F WT
2500 Loop
(Dead) 72 100 90.8 74.8 70 30 14100

All weights and dimensions are approximate.

Dimensions may change to meet specific customer
requirements. Weights are in pounds. Dimensions are
in inches.

Cooling fins may be required on the back and/or side of the tank if necessary. Maximum cooling fin depth is 16".

Victorville - 2.5mVA - Similar to QT-24-00959380,
item 2 - OPP-24-7111538

8/21/2024 3-Phase Padmounted Transformer Hitachi Energy USA Inc., Jefferson City, MO

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