DGT3 Generator Breaker

Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) is soliciting proposals for a direct roll-in replacement of a 5000 amp, 13.8 KV GE Magneblast Generator Breaker under RFP 2026-077, with responses due June 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting on June 2, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at GRU/Deerhaven Plant.

The scope is a new DGT3 Generator Breaker meeting GEK-89759-0GV specifications for fan cooling, with new and unused vacuum contacts, dual 125 VDC trip coils, a 125 VDC close coil, and 125 VDC charging motor controls matching supplied 52G schematics. Respondents must specify whether the breaker is built from all new components, remanufactured, or from surplus stock and must provide onsite commissioning support and a minimum one-year warranty covering components and workmanship. All materials and equipment shall be delivered FOB Destination with freight included.

Pricing must be submitted as a firm lump sum on the Pricing Response Form. A bid bond equal to five percent of the submitted price, made payable to the City of Gainesville d/b/a Gainesville Regional Utilities, is required with all responses. Responses must remain valid for 60 calendar days from the due date, and the successful respondent must execute a contract within 15 calendar days of award notice.

Award will be made to the best evaluated respondent based on price, technical offering, safety, and experience in power plants as GRU determines to be in its best interest. A Certificate of Liability Insurance listing GRU as an additional insured is required before work commences, with minimum coverage of $1 million general liability, $500,000 automobile liability, and statutory workers' compensation. Questions are due June 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. An evaluation meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., with intent to award by July 17, 2026.