EQUIPMENTRECOMMENDED

RPU Recommends $836,000 Switchgear Purchase

Rochester Public Utilities recommended authorizing an $836,000 sole-source purchase from Border States Electric for five submersible switchgear units. The equipment will support phased replacement of aging downtown underground switches, with one unit retained as a critical spare; expected manufacturer lead time is approximately 40 to 45 weeks.

Document date · September 29, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount
$836,000
Contract type
EQUIPMENT
Document type
StaffReport
Source document
City of Rochester Staff Report Purchase of Submersible Switchgear 2026-09-29

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the equipment contract by Rochester Public Transit?

Border States Electric was awarded this equipment contract by Rochester Public Transit, as recorded on September 29, 2026. The contract value is $836,000.

How much is the Border States Electric contract with Rochester Public Transit worth?

The Border States Electric contract with Rochester Public Transit is valued at $836,000, covering equipment work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Equipment contract, documented as a staffreport record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Rochester Staff Report Purchase of Submersible Switchgear 2026-09-29 (StaffReport), dated September 29, 2026 from Rochester Public Transit. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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