Recloser By-Pass Switch for Vipers

The City of Dothan awarded a contract for four Recloser By‑Pass Switches (model “Vipers”) to Mayer Electric. The switches are to be delivered within the agency’s ARO timeframe and must meet the city’s technical specifications for bypassing pole‑mounted distribution reclosers. The award was made under a full and open competitive process, with local‑preference rules allowing up to 103 % of the lowest bid; the winning bid was $17,428 total ($4,357 per unit). • Scope: Supply of four Vipers Recloser By‑Pass Switches (hardware only, no installation). • Awarded Vendor: Mayer Electric (local Dothan, AL) – lowest responsible bidder with local preference. • Financials: Unit price $4,357; total award $17,428, within the 103 % ceiling of $17,757.86. • Timeline: Bids opened July 25 2023; award approved July 26 2023; award document dated August 1 2023.