Awarded vendors
- Gresco Utility Supply Inc
Description
The City of Dothan (Alabama) issued a competitive solicitation for three new 2 500 kVA, 3‑phase pad‑mount transformers (primary 7 620‑13 200 V, secondary 277/480 V, loop‑feed, dead‑front). After evaluating bids based on price plus loss‑adjustment penalties, the contract was awarded to Gresco Utility Supply Inc. The award was finalized on 4 April 2023, with the winning unit price of $78,310 per transformer (≈ $235 k total). The procurement was conducted via full and open competition, with a clear “5 % rule” that prevented an alternate award. Lead‑time for the winning vendor was listed as “in‑stock” for April 2023.
• Scope: supply, deliver, and install three 2 500 kVA pad‑mount transformers meeting the City’s specifications.
• Evaluation: price plus $3.50 per no‑load watt and $0.50 per load watt; only vendors providing loss data were considered.
• Timeline: bid opened 21 Mar 2023, award decision 22 Mar 2023, formal award 4 Apr 2023; delivery expected April 2023.