Purchase of Substation Relay - Power Connections

Location:	Florida
Posted:	Jul 7, 2026
Due:	Jul 20, 2026
Agency:	City of Mount Dora
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	59 - Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
Solicitation No:	RSS 26-EL-022
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To: All Interested Vendors

Re: NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SINGLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT

Single Source No.: RSS #26-EL-022

Date Posted: December 8, 2025

Written Response Due By: July 20, 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-022 - Purchase of Substation Relay - Power Connections

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Subject: RSS #26-EL-022 - Purchase of Substation Relay - 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:

$5,946.35

One Time Purchase_

Power Connections, Inc.

Brief Description: The City intends to purchase five (5) submerged turbine mixer for the WWTP.

Justification: This request is for the sole source purchase of electric utility substation metering and protection

equipment manufactured by Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL). The City has standardized on SEL equipment

throughout its electric utility system due to its proven quality, reliability, interoperability, and commitment to

cybersecurity. SEL has maintained ISO 9001 certification since 1994, demonstrating its long-standing commitment to

quality management and continuous improvement.

This purchase consists of one (1) SEL-387 Relay for substation power transformer protection and control. The relay is

an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) component that is fully compatible with the City's existing interconnected

substation protection and control systems. Procuring an alternate manufacturer's relay would require additional

engineering, programming, testing, integration, operator training, and maintenance, while potentially creating

compatibility and reliability concerns within the existing standardized system.

The manufacturer has indicated an estimated lead time of approximately 120 days. Procuring the OEM SEL relay will

ensure compatibility with the City's existing infrastructure, maintain system reliability, support cybersecurity objectives,

and minimize operational and maintenance risks associated with introducing non-standard equipment.

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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-022
Bid Title:	Purchase of Substation Relay - Power Connections
Category:	Professional Services
Status:	Open

Purchase of Substation Relay - Power Connections

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