Pole-Mounted Reclosures

The City of Dothan Utilities awarded a single‑source contract for the supply (and likely installation) of pole‑mounted reclosers equipped with SEL 661R/651R controllers. The award went to G&W Electric of Bolingbrook, Illinois, with a total bid of $105,450 (plus a $6,602.50 federal tariff). The procurement followed a standard open‑competition process with the bid opening on June 24 2025, clarification deadline June 19 2025, and award confirmed on August 5 2025. The contract covers three primary recloser units plus one spare, with lead‑times ranging from 14 to 31 weeks among bidders. • Scope: Supply (and install) pole‑mounted recloser units with SEL 661R/651R controls. • Awarded Vendor: G&W Electric (Bolingbrook, IL) – lowest‑responsible bidder. • Financials: Base bid $105,450; additional federal tariff $6,602.50; total ≈ $112,052. • Timeline: Bid due June 24 2025; award July 16 2025 (recommendation) → August 5 2025 (final). • Lead‑time: 23 weeks for the awarded vendor, within the range of other bidders.