Purchase of Substation Real-Time Automation Controller

Location:	Florida
Posted:	Jul 16, 2026
Due:	Jul 29, 2026
Agency:	City of Mount Dora
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	61 - Electric Wire, and Power and Distribution Equipment
Solicitation No:	RSS 26-EL-024
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To: All Interested Vendors

Re: NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SINGLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT

Single Source No.: RSS #26-EL-024

Date Posted: July 16, 2026

Written Response Due By: July 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM

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SUBMIT RESPONSES TO:

Name: Whitney Donovan

Email Address: donovanw@mountdora.gov

Subject Line Identifier: RSS #26-EL-024 - Purchase of Substation Real-Time Automation Controller - Power

Connections

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Subject: RSS #26-EL-024 - Purchase of Substation Real-Time Automation Controller - Power Connections

The City of Mount Dora intends to award a procurement as a Single Source Procurement in accordance with

its Purchasing Policy Manual, Section 3.4-1(G). Any responses received in reference to this Notice will be for

the sole purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the City. This

is not a solicitation, and there is not a solicitation available.

A Single Source Procurement is a purchase that is directed to one (1) source because of standardization,

warranty, or other factors, which for justifiable reasons, is found to be most advantageous for the City, even

though other competitive sources may be available. A Single Source Procurement is a non-competitive

procurement method.

All are encouraged to notify the Purchasing Manager, stating their company/agency name, address, contact

name, contact email, and a statement regarding their ability to provide the requested goods or services. All

responses must be in writing, via email, to the Purchasing Manager specified, by the "Response Due By" date

and time listed above. If applicable, Distributors and re-sellers are highly encouraged to include a statement

from the manufacturer stating they are authorized to sell or rent the desired commodity.

The determination not to compete this proposed action based on the responses to this Notice is solely within

the discretion of the City Manager for purchase amounts of $50,000.00 or less, and at the discretion of the

City of Mount Dora City Council for purchase amounts exceeding $50,000.00.

Procurement details:

Estimated Spend or Value:

Term (Years):

Vendor:

$15,118.28

One Time Purchase

Power Connections, Inc.

Brief Description: This purchase is for one (1) SEL 3350 Real-Time Automation Controller (RTAC) for use in the

City's substation communication and control system.

Justification: The City currently does not have a spare RTAC. The existing unit is approximately six years old and has

been discontinued by the manufacturer. Because the existing model is no longer in production, SEL has authorized the

manufacture of an equivalent replacement that is fully compatible with the City's existing programming and can utilize

the City's current programming image in the event of a failure.

The manufacturer has indicated an estimated lead time of 120 days. This sole source purchase is for original

equipment manufacturer (OEM) equipment to ensure compatibility, reliability, cybersecurity, and seamless integration

with the City's existing interconnected substation protection, communication, and control systems.

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Number:	RSS 26-EL-024
Bid Title:	Purchase of Substation Real-Time Automation Controller - Power Connections
Category:	Professional Services
Status:	Open

Purchase of Substation Real-Time Automation Controller - Power Connections

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