PWC2627010 - INVENTORY - BABA GALVANIZED STEEL TRANSMISSION POLES

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FEDERAL UNIFORM GUIDANCE APPLICABLE

INVITATION FOR BID

PWC2627010

INVENTORY - BABA GALVANIZED STEEL

TRANSMISSION POLES

Date of Issue: August 20, 2026 Bid Opening Date: September 10, 2026

2:00 P.M.

Direct all inquiries concerning this IFB to:

Nikole Bohannon Procurement Manager procurement@faypwc.com mailto:procurement@faypwc.com

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Contents

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND

OBJECTIVE OF THE REQUEST

IFB SCHEDULE

QUESTIONS

REFERENCES

VENDOR REGISTRATION VIA ISUPPLIER

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

QUANTITIES AND PRICING

BID PRICE EVALUATION

EVALUATION AND AWARD

DELIVERY AND PAYMENT

ATTACHMENT A: MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS (INVENTORY)

ATTACHMENT B: BID PRICING FORM

ATTACHMENT C: EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

ATTACHMENT D: NONDISCRIMINATION CLAUSE

ATTACHMENT E: NON-COLLUSIVE AFFIDAVIT

ATTACHMENT F: F.T.A. CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING

ATTACHMENT G: CERTIFICATION OF PRIMARY PARTICIPANT REGARDING

DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

ATTACHMENT H: BUILD AMERICA, BUY AMERICA (BABA) GUIDANCE FOR GRIP

PROJECTS IN NORTH CAROLINA

BUILD AMERICA, BUY AMERICA (BABA) COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION FOR

GRIP PROJECTS

BABA WAIVER INSTRUCTIONS

MATERIALS COVERED BY BABA

TEMPLATE COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION FOR MATERIALS COVERED BY

BABA

TEMPLATE DE MINIMIS LIST FOR BABA COMPLIANCE

ATTACHMENT I: AT A GLANCE

ATTACHMENT J: PWC SALE OF GOOD AGREEMENT

ATTACHMENT K: FEDERAL UG AND GRIP GRANT PROVISIONS

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Exhibit B

FEDERAL UNIFORM GUIDANCE AND GRANT CONTRACT PROVISIONS

ATTACHMENT M: FORM OF EXCEPTIONS – SALE OF GOODS AGREEMENT

ATTACHMENT N: ECONOMIC IMPACT DISCLOSURE FORM

ATTACHMENT O: BID SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST

ATTACHMENT L: FORM OF EXCEPTIONS – SPECIFICATIONS

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID

FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION

INVENTORY - BABA GALVANIZED STEEL TRANSMISSION POLES

Cumberland County North Carolina

Pursuant to 2 CFR § 200.320 and, where applicable, N.C.G.S. 143-129 and 133-3, Bids are solicited and will be received at Fayetteville Public Works Commission, Administration Building, Conference Room 107, 955 Old Wilmington Road, Fayetteville, NC 28301, until 2:00 p.m., EST Thursday, September 10, 2026, for the INVENTORY - BABA GALVANIZED STEEL

TRANSMISSION POLES.

PWC is issuing this Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of 375 galvanized steel transmission poles as part of a wood pole replacement project that is partially funded through a federal grant. The project is scheduled for completion no later than December 2032. Unlike PWC’s existing three-year transmission pole agreement, this solicitation is subject to all applicable federal grant requirements. Enclosed are the Instructions to Bidders, Detailed Specifications, and Bid Pricing Form. Bidders must submit the provided Attachments and any required addendum acknowledgments. Submissions must be made using the provided forms or exact copies thereof, as specified in the bid documents.

Enclosed are the Instructions to Bidders, Material/Technical Specifications, and Bid Pricing Form.

Bidders must submit the completed Bid Pricing Form (Attachment B), Equal Employment Opportunity (Attachment C), Nondiscrimination Clause (Attachment D), Non-Collusive Affidavit (Attachment E), F.T.A. Certification Regarding Lobbying (Attachment F), Certification of Primary Participant Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters (Attachment G), Build America, Buy America (BABA) Guidance and Compliance Certification (Attachment H), and Economic Impact Disclosure Form (Attachment N) along with any required addendum acknowledgments.

Submissions must be made using the provided forms or exact copies thereof, as specified in the bid documents. Unsolicited bid samples or descriptive literature may not be examined or tested, will not be used to determine responsiveness, and will not be deemed to vary any of the provisions of the IFB. Failure to comply with these requirements shall constitute sufficient cause to reject a bid without further consideration.

Questions regarding this bid must be submitted in writing to the attention of Nikole Bohannon, at procurement@faypwc.com no later than 4:00 p.m., EST Tuesday, August 27, 2026, in order to be considered for a response.

PWC will receive financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) under the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program, administered through a subaward from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ). As such, the contractor to whom the agreement is awarded shall comply with all applicable federal statutory and regulatory requirements, including but not limited to 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards), 2 CFR Part 910 (DOE-specific supplements), the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), Davis-Bacon Act labor standards, 5 | P a g e and applicable anti-lobbying and telecommunications restrictions. These provisions will be incorporated in an exhibit to the Sale of Goods Agreement, and sample language is included in Attachments J and K of this IFB. Small Business Administration (SBA) certified businesses are encouraged to submit a bid for this solicitation.

Mailed bids must be addressed to Nikole Bohannon, Procurement Manager, Fayetteville Public Works Commission, 955 Old Wilmington Road, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301. The outside of the envelope must be marked IFB: PWC2627010- INVENTORY - BABA GALVANIZED STEEL TRANSMISSION POLES and shall indicate the name, and address of the bidder. Late bids will not be considered.

Fayetteville Public Works Commission reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive minor informalities or technicalities as permitted by law, to disregard nonconforming or nonresponsive bids, and to re-advertise for bids if deemed in the best interest of PWC. The bid tabulation and announcement of the apparent low bidder at the bid opening do not constitute a binding contract with PWC. No contract will be considered awarded until a formal written Agreement is executed by both PWC and the successful bidder. The award of a contract, if made, will be to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder whose qualifications indicate the award will be in the best interest of PWC.

FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION

Nikole Bohannon Procurement Manager

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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION

INVENTORY - BABA GALVANIZED STEEL TRANSMISSION POLES

PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND

PWC is issuing this Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of Galvanized Steel Transmission Poles as part of a federally funded wood pole replacement project. Unlike PWC’s current three year transmission pole agreement, this solicitation must comply with all applicable federal grant requirements, including the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA).

OBJECTIVE OF THE REQUEST

It is the intent of this bid invitation to obtain pricing for INVENTORY - BABA GALVANIZED STEEL TRANSMISSION POLES within the detailed specifications section of this Invitation for Bid (IFB). You are requested to submit your bid on the enclosed Attachment B: Bid Pricing Form.

IFB SCHEDULE

The following table shows the schedule of events to prepare your organization’s response. The key deadlines and targeted dates for this process are as follows:

Action Responsibility Date/Time Advertisement Date Bidders August 20, 2026 Question Deadline Bidders August 27, 2026, 4:00 p.m.

Addendum Deadline PWC September 1, 2026, 5:00 p.m.

Bid Opening Bidders September 10, 2026, 2:00 p.m.

Target Commission Date PWC September 28, 2026 Target Council Date PWC October 12, 2026 Award /Sale of Goods Agreement PWC October 2026 Preferred Delivery Awarded Bidder TBD

QUESTIONS

Written questions shall be e-mailed to procurement@faypwc.com by the date and time specified in the IFB schedule. Bidders will enter “IFB PWC2627010 – Questions” as the subject of the email.

Questions received prior to the submission deadline date, the Procurement Advisor’s response, and any additional information deemed necessary by PWC will be posted in the form of an addendum to the PWC website and shall become an Addendum to this IFB. No information, instruction, or advice provided orally or informally by any PWC personnel, whether made in response to a question or otherwise concerning this IFB, shall be considered authoritative or binding. Firms shall rely only on written material contained in an Addendum to this IFB.

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Inquiries should be submitted no later than the date and time noted in the IFB schedule. Questions answered verbally will be followed up by written addenda as deemed necessary; oral interpretations shall have no effect.

Bidders are expressly prohibited from contacting any PWC official or employee associated with this IFB or project, except through the Procurement Advisor identified on the IFB cover page and only in the manner described above.

ECONOMIC IMPACT (EI) PROGRAM OUTREACH STATEMENT

While no specific business certification is required for award, bidders that are certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Small Business Administration (SBA)-certified firm, or PWC Small Local Supplier (SLS) are encouraged to participate and, when applicable, to indicate that status on the SDBE/SLS/Local Disclosure Form included in this solicitation.

Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) is committed to fair, open, and competitive procurement. We welcome participation from all qualified businesses, including firms of varying sizes, ownership types, and geographic locations, that have the capacity and capability to perform in accordance with this solicitation’s requirements.

Consistent with federal and state expectations, PWC actively seeks to broaden supplier outreach and ensure that small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, SBA-certified, DBE-certified, and PWC self-certified Small Local Suppliers have a full and fair opportunity to compete.

Certification is not required for award consideration. However, firms holding any of the certifications listed above are encouraged to self-identify by completing the SDBE/SLS/Local Disclosure Form included in this solicitation. This information helps PWC track supplier diversity participation, plan future outreach, and comply with reporting requirements associated with federal or state funding, without impacting the competitive evaluation or award decision.

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REFERENCES

Bidders are encouraged to provide up to three (3) references where the company has supplied equipment or services within the energy and power generation industry, when the model or equipment differs from that noted in Attachment A: Material/Technical Specifications or Attachment B: Bid Pricing Form. PWC may contact these references to assess whether the bidder’s performance was satisfactory and aligned with industry standards. The information obtained may be considered in the evaluation of the bid. If PWC is listed as a reference, it may be included as one of the three (3) optional references.

COMPANY NAME CONTACT NAME TELEPHONE

NUMBER

EMAIL

Fayetteville Public Works Commission, if applicable

VENDOR REGISTRATION VIA ISUPPLIER

1) All vendors interested in doing business with PWC must register as a vendor through the iSupplier Portal using the link below. The iSupplier self-service portal enables vendors to have real-time access to information regarding purchase orders, invoices, and payments through a secure environment. Attach a copy of your W9 to your online registration.

https://www.faypwc.com/isupplier-doing-business-with-pwc/

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

1) In accordance with federal grant requirements, including 2 CFR § 200.320, the use of sole source contracts or piggyback contracts from other entities is not permitted unless strict criteria for noncompetitive procurement are met and documented. Any bid submission relying on such procurement methods without prior written approval and justification will be considered non-compliant and disqualified from award consideration.

2) Bids should be complete and carefully worded and should convey all the information requested in the IFB. Bids should be prepared simply and economically, providing a straightforward, concise description of the bidder’s capabilities to satisfy the requirements of the IFB. Emphasis should be on completeness and clarity of content. Any proposed deviation, exception, clarification, or variation to the Material/Technical Specifications or the Sale of Goods Agreement must be clearly identified and submitted only on the applicable Form of Exceptions (Attachment L and/or Attachment M). Deviations, conditions, or bidder standard terms included elsewhere in the bid, including in cover letters, pricing notes, appendices, or other materials, shall not modify the requirements of this IFB and may render the bid nonresponsive. Proposed exceptions to the Sale of Goods Agreement that materially alter or https://www.faypwc.com/isupplier-doing-business-with-pwc/

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PWC reserves the right to request clarification of such exceptions and, if deemed in the best interest of PWC, negotiate their resolution. If the parties are unable to reach agreement on mutually acceptable terms, PWC may reject the bid, rescind an award, or proceed to the next lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

3) Unsolicited bid samples or descriptive literature may not be examined or tested, will not be used to determine responsiveness, and will not be deemed to vary any of the provisions of the IFB. Failure to comply with these requirements shall constitute sufficient cause to reject a bid without further consideration. PWC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive minor informalities or technicalities as permitted by law, to disregard nonconforming or nonresponsive bids, and to re-advertise for bids if deemed in the best interest of PWC. The bid tabulation and announcement of the apparent low bidder at the bid opening do not constitute a binding contract with PWC. No contract will be considered awarded until a formal written Agreement is executed by both PWC and the successful bidder. The award of a contract, if made, will be to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder whose qualifications indicate the award will be in the best interest of PWC.

4) Bids may be withdrawn by the bidder only in writing and if receipt of such withdrawal is acknowledged by PWC prior to the time for the bid submittal deadline identified in the Advertisement for Bidders (or such later date included in an Addendum). Written withdrawal requests shall be submitted on the bidder’s letterhead and signed by an official of the bidder duly authorized to make such request. Any withdrawal request made after the bid submittal deadline shall be allowed only if the price bid was based upon a mistake that constituted a substantial error, provided the bid was submitted in good faith, and then only pursuant to the terms of N.C.G.S. § 143-129.1.

5) Bids must be submitted in an envelope clearly marked with “IFB: PWC2627010 INVENTORY

- BABA GALVANIZED STEEL TRANSMISSION POLES” along with the bidder's name and address. Even if this envelope is placed inside a courier's envelope, the courier envelope itself must also be properly marked to ensure the bid can be identified without opening it. This is critical for proper sorting and handling, as multiple bids are received daily for different Procurement Advisors. Any bid received without proper labeling on the courier envelope will be returned to the sender and will not be considered for award. All bids must be delivered to the Fayetteville Public Works Commission, Administration Building, Procurement Department, at 955 Old Wilmington Road, Fayetteville, NC 28301, by the specified deadline.

Late bids will not be considered.

6) Bids will be examined promptly after the due date and an award will be made at the earliest possible date. Bids must be held firm for PWC for a period of sixty (60)) days after the bid due date. A purchase order will be issued to the awarded bidder.

7) Bidders shall submit bids only on the Bid Pricing Forms provided herein, or exact copies thereof (See Attachment B – Bid Pricing Form). Failure to provide full and complete Bid Pricing Forms using the form provided herein will result in a bid being deemed non-responsive.

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8) All bids must be signed by an authorized official of the bidder. Bids may be rejected for any omission, alteration of form, additions not called for, conditional bid, or any irregularities of any kind.

9) Do not submit alternate bids unless specifically called for on the Bid Pricing Forms.

QUANTITIES AND PRICING

1) Quantities listed are estimates ONLY based on historical usage. PWC does not guarantee a minimum or maximum quantity to be purchased.

2) All bidders are advised to include all costs incurred by the bidder in delivering the INVENTORY

- BABA GALVANIZED STEEL TRANSMISSION POLES to the PWC Warehouse in their bid submittal. The invoice submitted for payment shall not reflect any other costs (fuel surcharge, toll, etc.). PWC is not tax-exempt.

3) All bidders shall present any proposed price adjustments on a quarterly basis. Unit prices may be adjusted at the beginning of each quarter using the following methodology or a substantially similar methodology agreed upon by PWC and the successful bidder. Unit prices will be adjusted using the $/lb./change between the contract (base index) unit price and the average of the last three published monthly index unit prices of steel as taken from the American Metal Market published data. The $/lb./change multiplied by the total weight of steel present in each pole configuration will be added to /deducted from the original contract price to become the new unit price for that pole for the quarter.

4) All price adjustment requests must comply with the requirements of 2 CFR § 200.324 –

Contract cost and price, including submission of sufficient cost data to support price reasonableness. PWC will review any proposed adjustment against the agreed-upon steel index methodology and prevailing market conditions. PWC reserves the right to approve or deny any adjustment. Price increases will not be considered retroactively and must be submitted prior to the start of the next quarter.

BID PRICE EVALUATION

1) If required by the Bid Pricing Form, bidders shall provide a unit price and an extended price for each line item. The extended price shall be calculated by multiplying the bidder's unit price by the quantity identified in the IFB.

2) As part of the evaluation process, PWC will prepare a bid tabulation using the quantities identified in the IFB and the unit prices submitted by each bidder. PWC will verify the bidder's extended price for each line item by multiplying the bidder's submitted unit price by the applicable IFB quantity. PWC will not modify or adjust a bidder's submitted unit price.

3) For IFBs containing multiple line items, the total tabulated bid price shall be determined by summing the tabulated extended prices for all line items.

4) The tabulated bid price is intended to ensure a consistent and equitable comparison of bids using the same quantities and pricing methodology for all bidders. The bidder's submitted unit

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5) PWC reserves the right to use the tabulated bid price for bid tabulation, evaluation, responsiveness determinations, and award recommendation purposes. Separate freight, handling, delivery, tariff, surcharge, fuel, or similar charges not incorporated into the bidder's submitted unit prices shall not be included in the tabulated bid price unless expressly permitted elsewhere in the IFB.

EVALUATION AND AWARD

1) In compliance with federal procurement standards under 2 CFR § 200.324, a cost or price analysis will be conducted for all contract modifications and in cases where adequate price competition is lacking. Bidders may be required to submit detailed cost breakdowns or other supporting documentation to demonstrate price reasonableness, upon request.

2) An award of a contract is subject to the approval by the Board of Commissioners of PWC and the Fayetteville, North Carolina City Council.

3) Following award approval, PWC will provide the Sale of Goods Agreement to the successful bidder for signature. The successful bidder shall execute and return the Agreement within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt. If the Agreement is not fully executed within thirty (30) calendar days, including situations involving proposed revisions, exceptions, or conditions that materially alter the terms of the IFB or Sale of Goods Agreement, PWC reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to rescind the award and proceed to the next lowest responsive, responsible bidder without further obligation to the initially selected bidder.

4) PWC reserves the right to inspect, at a reasonable time, the equipment, item, plant, or other facilities of a prospective Bidder prior to award, and during the Sale of Goods Agreement term, as PWC deems necessary to determine that such equipment, item, plant, or other facilities conform with the specifications/requirements and are adequate and suitable for the proper and effective performance of the Sale of Goods Agreement.

5) PWC reserves the right to request additional information from bidders to aid in the evaluation process. This information may include but is not limited to, financial statements, a reference list of contracts of similar size, etc.

6) PWC reserves the right to make a single award for all items or may award separate contracts to multiple bidders for various items to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder or bidders, taking into consideration product quality, performance to PWC, and conformity with the specifications in these bid documents. PWC may also consider, among other things, the Bidder’s past performance conduct on other contracts, and other information as PWC deems necessary to assist in the evaluation of any bid.

7) PWC personnel will place orders via email, on an as-needed basis throughout the life of the

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Sale of Goods Agreement. Bidder shall confirm receipt of each order by e-mail stating the product ordered, quantity ordered, and the expected service date/s.

8) A Sale of Goods Agreement will be executed in connection with this award. For one-time purchases, the Sale of Goods Agreement will cover the anticipated delivery timeframe required to fulfill the purchase. For purchases utilizing releases, the Sale of Goods Agreement will be awarded for an initial period of one (1) year, to begin on contract execution date, and may be extended for an additional one-year period, if the placement or delivery of the final releases extends beyond the initial term, upon mutual written agreement of both parties. The Sale of Goods Agreement will govern applicable pricing, delivery, and contractual terms for the applicable purchase type.

9) It is the intent of PWC that all pricing remains firm for the first full quarter following contract execution, and bidders shall take this into account when submitting their bids. If the Sale of Goods Agreement is extended beyond the initial term, quarterly price adjustments may be permitted based on fluctuations in the steel market. Adjustments shall be calculated using the methodology defined in the Quantities and Pricing section of this IFB, which relies on the change in average published steel index prices (e.g., American Metal Market). Any adjustment must be supported by sufficient documentation, including the applicable index data and weight-based calculations. In accordance with 2 CFR § 200.324, PWC will review each request for price adjustment to ensure it is reasonable, allocable, and allowable under federal grant guidelines. PWC reserves the right to approve or deny any such request and will respond within 30 days of receiving complete supporting documentation.

10) The successful bidder shall not assign, transfer, or convey any part of the agreement, including rights or obligations, to a third party without obtaining prior written approval from PWC. This includes the assignment of payments that may become due under the agreement.

Any unauthorized assignment may result in disqualification or termination of the agreement.

Approved assignments do not relieve the successful bidder of their responsibilities under the terms of the agreement unless explicitly stated in writing by PWC.

11) The successful bidder must promptly notify PWC in writing of any legal actions, investigations, or issues arising during the agreement period that may impact their ability to perform their obligations under the agreement. Failure to provide timely notification may result in termination of the agreement. As outlined in Attachment G: Certification of Primary Participant Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters, the successful bidder must also certify that no such legal impediments exist at the time of bid submission. If circumstances change after submission or during the agreement period, the bidder is required to immediately inform PWC, providing full details of the situation.

DELIVERY AND PAYMENT

1) Delivery to be made F.O.B. Public Works Commission, 1097 Public Works Drive, Fayetteville, NC, 28301.

2) Deliveries shall be made between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, within the time frame specified on the Bid Pricing Form.

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3) Payment for equipment, material, supplies, etc. purchased pursuant to this bid shall be made by Public Works Commission approximately thirty days after the same has been delivered, inspected, approved and the invoice received in the PWC Accounts Payable Office, P.O. Box 1089, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28302.

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ATTACHMENT A: MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS (INVENTORY)

For inventory procurements, “Material Specifications” refer to standardized specifications maintained by PWC included in this IFB.

Approved Manufacturers, Product Evaluation, and Suitability for Intended Use

The manufacturers identified in the attached Material Specifications represent products that have been previously evaluated by PWC and determined to meet minimum performance, compatibility, and operational requirements based on prior use, testing, or evaluation.

This evaluation may include engineering review, sample inspection, field testing by Construction, reference checks, and/or manufacturer site visits.

The identification of these manufacturers is provided for standardization, compatibility, and operational reliability purposes and is not intended to limit competition. Any reference to a specific manufacturer, brand, model, or part number is used solely to establish a standard of quality, performance, and compatibility. Equivalent products will be accepted and evaluated in accordance with N.C.G.S. §133 3.

Bidders may propose products from manufacturers not previously evaluated; however, such products must meet or exceed all requirements of the attached Material Specifications.

Products offered must be fully compatible with PWC’s existing systems, equipment, tools, and standard construction and maintenance practices. Items that introduce material differences in installation methods, handling, tooling requirements, or operational performance that could impact crew safety, efficiency, or system reliability, as measured against documented PWC construction standards, safety protocols, and operational practices, may be deemed noncompliant.

Bidders proposing products not previously evaluated by PWC bear the responsibility of demonstrating compliance with all specification requirements. PWC reserves the right to require additional evaluation, including but not limited to technical review, sample inspection, field testing, reference checks, and/or site verification.

PWC is not obligated to complete evaluation of products not previously reviewed prior to award.

Failure to provide sufficient information or to complete any required evaluation within the procurement timeline may result in the bid being deemed nonresponsive, provided that all bidders are afforded equal opportunity to submit required information within the solicitation timeline.

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PWC reserves the right to evaluate all bids for compliance with the Material Specifications and to determine whether a proposed product is equivalent and suitable for the intended use based on performance, compatibility, and operational considerations. Identification of previously evaluated manufacturers does not constitute a preferred brand alternate and does not preclude acceptance of equivalent products.

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ATTACHMENT B: BID PRICING FORM

Bidder Information:

Name of Company

Company Location

Phone Number

Email Address

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Location Is the company an N.C.

Certified SBA or DBE

Printed Name

Title

Authorized Signature

Date

Bidders shall submit pricing exclusively on the Bid Pricing Forms provided in this IFB, or on exact copies thereof. The Bid Pricing Form must be fully completed and properly executed. Failure to provide a complete submission will result in the bid being deemed non-responsive, as PWC will lack the necessary information to conduct a proper evaluation. A fully completed Bid Pricing Form includes the bidder’s company name, company location, and email address; the name and location of the manufacturer; the bidder’s NC DBE or SBA certification status (if applicable); and the printed name, title, signature, and date of an authorized company representative. Bidders must also provide part numbers, lead times, unit prices, extended prices for each line item, and acknowledgment of all issued addenda. All pricing must remain valid for a minimum of sixty (60) calendar days from the date of bid opening and shall be F.O.B. Destination.

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Item # QTY. UOM DESCRIPTION 2026 QUARTER 4

UNIT PRICE

2026 QUARTER 4

EXTENDED PRICE

1220675 20 E.A. POLE, TUBULAR GALVANIZED STEEL, 80 FT, S-04.9

Manufacturer: ________________ Lead Time: ________________

1220677 5 E.A. POLE, TUBULAR GALVANIZED STEEL, 80 FT, S-05.7

Manufacturer: ________________ Lead Time: ________________

1220667 20 E.A. POLE, TUBULAR GALVANIZED STEEL, 75 FT, S-05.7

Manufacturer: ________________ Lead Time: ________________

1220665 60 E.A. POLE, TUBULAR GALVANIZED STEEL, 75 FT, S-04.9

Manufacturer: ________________ Lead Time: ________________

Item # QTY. UOM DESCRIPTION 2027 QUARTER 1

UNIT PRICE

2027 QUARTER 1

EXTENDED PRICE

1220675 20 E.A. POLE, TUBULAR GALVANIZED STEEL, 80 FT, S-04.9

Manufacturer: ________________ Lead Time: ________________

1220677 5 E.A. POLE, TUBULAR GALVANIZED STEEL, 80 FT, S-05.7

Manufacturer: ________________ Lead Time: ________________

1220667 20 E.A. POLE, TUBULAR GALVANIZED STEEL, 75 FT, S-05.7

Manufacturer: ________________ Lead Time: ________________

1220665 55 E.A. POLE, TUBULAR GALVANIZED STEEL, 75 FT, S-04.9

Manufacturer: ________________ Lead Time: ________________

Company Name: ___________________

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Item # QTY. UOM DESCRIPTION 2027 QUARTER 2

UNIT PRICE

2027 QUARTER 2

EXTENDED PRICE

1220675 20 E.A. POLE, TUBULAR GALVANIZED STEEL, 80 FT, S-04.9

Manufacturer: ________________ Lead Time: ________________

1220677 5 E.A. POLE, TUBULAR GALVANIZED STEEL, 80 FT, S-05.7

Manufacturer: ________________ Lead Time: ________________

1220667 20 E.A. POLE, TUBULAR GALVANIZED STEEL, 75 FT, S-05.7

Manufacturer: ________________ Lead Time: ________________

1220665 55 E.A. POLE, TUBULAR GALVANIZED STEEL, 75 FT, S-04.9

Manufacturer: ________________ Lead Time: ________________

Item # QTY. UOM DESCRIPTION 2027 QUARTER 3

UNIT PRICE

2027 QUARTER 3

EXTENDED PRICE

1220667 15 E.A. POLE, TUBULAR GALVANIZED STEEL, 75 FT, S-05.7

Manufacturer: ________________ Lead Time: ________________

1220665 55 E.A. POLE, TUBULAR GALVANIZED STEEL, 75 FT, S-04.9

Manufacturer: ________________ Lead Time: ______________

TOTAL EXTENDED BID PRICE: $ ____________________________________

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Tariff Disclosure Section:

1. Are any tariffs included in the Bid Price?

☐Yes ☐No

2. If yes, complete the table below for each tariff-impacted line item or component included in this bid:

Item #/ Component

Country of Origin

Base Cost of Affected Component (Included in Bid) Tariff % Applied at Bid

Tariff Cost Included in Bid

3. Percentage of total bid price attributable to tariffs: ________%

4. Total tariff cost included in this bid: $____________

5. The Bidder certifies that the tariff values identified above reflect the tariff costs included in the Bid Price as of the bid opening date. ___________ (initials here)

Signature: _________________________ Date: _________________________

Addendum Acknowledgment Section:

The Bidder has received, acknowledged, and used the following addenda in completing the Bid. (Initial and Date as appropriate).

Addendum No. 1 Date __________________ Addendum No. 2 Date __________________ Addendum No. 3 Date __________________ Addendum No. 4 Date __________________ Addendum No. 5 Date __________________ Addendum No. 6 Date __________________ Addendum No. 7 Date __________________

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ATTACHMENT C: EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

During the performance of this Contract the Contractor agrees as follows:

a. The Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The Contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Such action shall include but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The Contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of the nondiscrimination clause.

b. The Contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the Contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

c. The Contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has a collective bargaining agreement or other Contract understanding, a notice, to be provided, advising the labor union or worker's representative of the Contractor's commitments under the Equal Employment Opportunity Section of this Contract, and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.

d. In the event of the Contractor's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this Contract or with any of such rules, regulations, or orders, this Contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part and the Contractor may be declared ineligible for further OWNER Contracts.

e. The Contractor will include the provisions of this section in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the OWNER so that such provisions will be binding upon each Subcontractor or vendor.

(Use the following form for signatures by a CORPORATION):

Corporate Name

ATTEST:

(Assistant) Secretary (Vice) President

(CORPORATE SEAL)

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(Use the following form for signatures by and INDIVIDUAL):

BY: (Seal)

WITNESS:

(ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE ABOVE SIGNATURE MUST BE NOTARIZED USING FORM

ON FOLLOWING PAGE)

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ATTACHMENT D: NONDISCRIMINATION CLAUSE

It is specifically agreed as part of the consideration of the signing of this Contract that the parties hereto, their agents, officials, employees or servants will not discriminate in any manner on the basis of age, handicap, race, color, creed, sexual orientation or national origin with reference to the subject matter of this Contract, no matter how remote.

This provision being incorporated for the benefit of Fayetteville Public Works Commission, Fayetteville, North Carolina and its residents may be enforced as set out in said ordinances, enforcement of this provision shall be by action for specific performance, injunctive relief, or other remedy as by law provided.

This provision shall be binding on the successors and assigns of the parties hereto with reference to the subject matter of this Contract.

(Use the following form for signatures by a CORPORATION):

Corporate Name

ATTEST:

BY:

(Assistant) Secretary (Vice) President

BY:

(Printed Name) (Printed Name)

(Corporate Seal)

(Use the following form for signatures by a PARTNERSHIP or INDIVIDUAL):

BY: (SEAL)

(Printed Name)

WITNESS:

(Printed Name)

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ATTACHMENT E: NON-COLLUSIVE AFFIDAVIT

State of )

County of ) being first duly sworn, deposes and says that:

(1) He is the (Owner, Partner, Officer, Representative or Agent) of the BIDDER that has submitted the attached BID;

(2) He is fully informed respecting the preparation and contents of the attached BID and of all pertinent circumstances respecting such BID;

(3) Such BID is genuine and is not a collusive or sham BID;

(4) Neither the said BIDDER nor any of its officers, partners, owners, agents, representatives, employees or parties in interest, including this affiant, have in any way colluded, conspired, connived or agreed, directly or indirectly, with any other BIDDER, firm, or person to submit a collusive or sham BID in connection with the Contract for which the attached BID has been submitted; or to refrain from bidding in connection with such Contract; or have in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement or collusion, or communication, or conference with any BIDDER, firm, or person to fix the price or prices in the attached BID or of any other BIDDER, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost elements of the BID price or the BID price of any other BIDDER, or to secure through any collusion, conspiracy, connivance, or unlawful agreement any advantage against (Recipient), or any person interested in the proposed Contract;

(5) The price or prices quoted in the attached BID are fair and proper and are not tainted by any collusion, conspiracy, connivance, or unlawful agreement on the part of the BIDDER or any other of its agents, representatives, owners, employees or parties in interest, including this affidavit.

BY

ITS

(Title)

Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of , 20 .

My Commission Expires:

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ATTACHMENT F: F.T.A. CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING

Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements

(To be submitted with each bid or offer exceeding $100,000)

The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:

(1) No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any federal contract, the making of any federal grant, the making of any federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.

(2) If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for making lobbying contacts to an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with this federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form--LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions [as amended by "Government wide Guidance for New Restrictions on Lobbying," 61 Fed. Reg. 1413 (1/19/96). Note:

Language in paragraph (2) herein has been modified in accordance with Section 10 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (P.L. 104-65, to be codified at 2 U.S.C. 1601, et seq .)]

(3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.

This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by 31, U.S.C. § 1352 (as amended by the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995). Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

[Note: Pursuant to 31 U.S.C. § 1352(c)(1)-(2)(A), any person who makes a prohibited expenditure or fails to file or amend a required certification or disclosure form shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such expenditure or failure.]

The Contractor, , certifies or affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of each statement of its certification and disclosure, if any. In addition, the Contractor understands and agrees that the provisions of 31 U.S.C. A 3801, et seq., apply to this certification and disclosure, if any.

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___________________________________ Signature of Contractor’s Authorized Official

___________________________________ Name and Title of Contractor’s Authorized Official

___________________________________ Date

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ATTACHMENT G: CERTIFICATION OF PRIMARY PARTICIPANT REGARDING

DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

The Primary Participant, (major third party contractor), certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals:

1. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency;

2. Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction or records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;

3. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (2) of this certification; and

4. Have not within a three-year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause or default.

(If the primary participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, the participant shall attach an explanation to this certification.)

THE PRIMARY PARTICIPANT CERTIFIES OR

AFFIRMS THE TRUTHFULNESS AND ACCURACY OF THE CONTENTS OF THE STATEMENTS

SUBMITTED ON OR WITH THIS CERTIFICATION AND UNDERSTANDS THAT THE PROVISIONS OF

31 U.S.C. SECTIONS 3801 ET. SEQ. ARE APPLICABLE THERETO.

Signature Title

Printed Name Date

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ATTACHMENT H: BUILD AMERICA, BUY AMERICA (BABA) GUIDANCE FOR GRIP

PROJECTS IN NORTH CAROLINA

This guidance summarizes the requirements of the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), enacted as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Pub. L. 117–58. BABA mandates that federally funded infrastructure projects use iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials produced in the United States. For DOE-funded projects administered through the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) program, compliance with BABA is required.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) provides BABA guidance at:

https://www.energy.gov/management/build-america-buy-america

Subrecipients and contractors must submit the executed BABA Compliance Certification and any waiver requests with their bid package. Waivers must be requested through NC DEQ for submission to DOE.

Contents

1) Compliance Certification for GRIP Projects

2) BABA Waiver Instructions

3) Materials Covered by BABA

4) Template Compliance Certification for Materials Covered by BABA

5) Template De Minimis List https://www.energy.gov/management/build-america-buy-america

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BUILD AMERICA, BUY AMERICA (BABA) COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION FOR GRIP

PROJECTS

The Primary Participant, certifies that contractors performing construction, alteration, or repair under GRIP-funded Project No.

__________________will comply with the Build America, Buy America Act (Pub. L. 117–58, Div. G, Tit. IX) and use only iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials that are produced in the United States, as defined in 2 CFR Part 184 and DOE BABA guidance.

Contractor Representative Project Applicant/Owner Representative

(print)______________________________ (print)____________________________

(sign and date)_______________________ (sign and date)_____________________

Company Name Applicant/Owner Name and Project No.

___________________________________ 4010(d) DE 034-03 Sub Transmission Pole Replacement Project

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BABA WAIVER INSTRUCTIONS

BABA allows waivers only in the following cases:

1) Application would be inconsistent with the public interest;

2) Products are not produced in the U.S. in sufficient and reasonably available quantities and of satisfactory quality; or

3) Use of U.S. products would increase the total project cost by more than 25%.

Waiver requests must be submitted to NC DEQ using their waiver application template. NC DEQ will forward completed requests to the U.S. Department of Energy for final determination.

For current DOE guidance and waiver templates, visit: https://www.energy.gov/management/build-america-buy-america

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MATERIALS COVERED BY BABA

Under the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), iron and steel products, manufactured products, and construction materials must be produced in the United States for all infrastructure projects receiving federal financial assistance, including those funded by the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) program.

The following material categories are covered under BABA when permanently incorporated into the project:

1) Iron and Steel Products (e.g., pipe, rebar, manhole covers, flanges, valves, structural steel)

2) Manufactured Products (must meet cost-of-components threshold per DOE guidance)

3) Construction Materials, including:

a) Non-ferrous metals (e.g., copper, aluminum)

b) Plastic and polymer-based products (e.g., PVC pipe, geotextiles)

c) Glass (e.g., windows, doors, fiber optic cable)

d) Lumber and engineered wood products

e) Drywall and gypsum board

f) Composite building materials

g) Other materials as designated by DOE

Mechanical and electrical equipment, systems, and components are not considered 'construction materials' for purposes of BABA unless otherwise specified by DOE. Refer to the latest DOE guidance for details.

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TEMPLATE COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION FOR MATERIALS COVERED BY BABA

Manufacturer Company Name: ________________________________

Company Address: ________________________________

GRIP Project Name and Project Number: 4010(d) DE 034-03 Sub Transmission Pole Replacement Project

Project Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina

I___________________, (authorized representative), hereby certify that the following iron, steel, manufactured products, and/or construction materials supplied for the above-referenced project are fully compliant with the Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements mandated by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (Pub. L. 117–58, §§ 70901–70953).

Product Description Part Number Material Category Final Manufacturing Location

1)

2)

3)

I further certify that:

• The listed materials were produced in the United States in accordance with 2 CFR Part 184; and

• Final manufacturing occurred in the United States, and where applicable, the 55% domestic content threshold for manufactured products has been met.

If any of the above compliance statements change, the manufacturer will immediately notify the prime contractor and project owner.

Authorized Signature: ________________________________

Printed Name: ________________________________

Title: ________________________________

Email Address: ________________________________

Phone Number: ________________________________

Date: ________________________________

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GRIP Project Name and Number: ________________________________

Prime Contractor: ________________________________

Subcontractor (if applicable): ________________________________

In accordance with DOE guidance under the Build America, Buy America (BABA) provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the following items are proposed for treatment as de minimis for this project. The total cost of these items is expected to be below the 5% de minimis threshold of the total iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials cost permanently incorporated into the project.

Item…