Awarded vendors
- Gresco Utility
Description
The City of Dothan Utilities awarded a contract for the supply, delivery, and installation of new three‑phase pad‑mount transformers (150 kVA, 300 kVA, and 750 kVA) to meet distribution needs. After evaluating multiple bidders, the city rejected the lowest bid (DECO) due to contractual and liability concerns and awarded the contract to local vendor Gresco Utility. The award totals approximately $278 k and reflects a local‑preference policy. Key points:
• Scope: 5 × 150 kVA, 4 × 300 kVA (120/208 V), 1 × 300 kVA (277/480 V), 3 × 750 kVA (277/480 V) pad‑mount transformers.
• Awarded Vendor: Gresco Utility (Dothan, AL); total awarded price $277,935.81.
• Procurement used full open competition; the bid opened on 4/15/2025, award approved 6/17/2025.
• Local preference favored a Dothan‑based vendor; negotiations with the lowest bidder failed.
• No renewal or term length disclosed; contract appears to be a single‑source equipment purchase.