50 kva Pad Mount Transformers

The City of Dothan issued a competitive bid (25‑011) for twelve new 50 kVA single‑phase pad‑mount transformers (primary 7620 V, secondary 120/240 V, dead‑front, new equipment). Bids were evaluated using a formula that added dollar amounts for no‑load and load losses to the base price, and the contract was awarded to the vendor with the lowest evaluated cost. Kllen Group America of Simpson, NC submitted the lowest evaluated unit price ($8,786.25), resulting in a total evaluated contract value of approximately $105,435. The procurement followed standard open‑competition procedures, with an availability date of 10/23/2024, a clarification deadline of 11/8/2024, and a bid due/opening date of 11/12/2024. The award was formally recorded on 12/3/2024 and the attached award tabulation PDF was posted for public viewing. • Scope: Supply and delivery of 12 new 50 kVA pad‑mount transformers (new, dead‑front, loop‑feed). • Evaluation: Base price plus $3.50 per watt of no‑load loss and $0.50 per watt of load loss. • Awardee: Kllen Group America (Simpson, NC) – total evaluated cost ≈ $105 k. • Timeline: Bid opened 11/12/2024; award confirmed 12/3/2024; lead times range 18‑20 weeks for the awardee.