DGT3 Generator Breaker

Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) is soliciting bids for the supply of a new direct roll-in replacement for a 5000 amp, 13.8 KV, GE Magneblast Generator Breaker. The procurement involves the purchase of a generator breaker unit meeting specified technical requirements and dimensions to serve as a direct replacement in GRU's electrical infrastructure. Detailed technical specifications are provided in Section 2.1 of the solicitation document, with additional technical reference materials including 0GV Chart and 52G schematics available as attachments.

Key Dates and Milestones:

• Released: May 28, 2026
• Pre-Proposal Conference: June 2, 2026 at 14:30 UTC
• Questions and Answers Deadline: June 17, 2026 at 20:00 UTC
• Proposal Submission Deadline: June 26, 2026 at 18:00 UTC

Submission and Contact Information:
Proposals must be submitted to the GRU procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/gru/projects/267381. For procurement-related inquiries, contact Robbin Odowski, Procurement Specialist III, at odowskirr@gru.com or (352) 393-1209. For technical questions regarding the breaker specifications and maintenance requirements, contact Ray Yanke, Maintenance Planner, at yankera@gru.com or (352) 393-6224.

GRU Background:
Gainesville Regional Utilities is a multi-service utility owned by the City of Gainesville, serving as the fifth largest municipal electric utility in Florida. The organization provides comprehensive utility services to approximately 100,000 retail and wholesale customers in Gainesville and surrounding areas, including electric, natural gas, water, wastewater, and telecommunications services.