Sole Source Memo

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SS 2027-001 Bedford Hydro U4 Maintenance
Solicitation number
SS-127802
Issued by
Bedford County, Virginia

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This is a Sole Source Memorandum from the Town of Bedford Electric Department to Town Manager Bart Warner regarding a specialized service procurement. The memorandum requests authorization for a sole source award to Smith Services for maintenance work at Bedford Hydro. The scope of work includes resolving a filtering issue on Unit 4 Stay Column and completing two pump alignments. The work requires three technicians from Smith Services and will be performed during the plant's scheduled yearly maintenance outage. No specific completion date, response deadline, or award date is mentioned in the memorandum.

Smith Services has been identified as the only vendor capable of performing this specialized work while meeting Bedford Electric's established quality standards. No pricing information, contract term, renewal options, or funding source is detailed in this memorandum. The sole source justification is based on Smith Services' unique technical capability and quality requirements rather than competitive bidding procedures.

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Town of Bedford

Electric Department Phone: 540.587.6071 877 Monroe Street Fax: 540.587.6131 Bedford, VA 24523 electric@bedfordva.gov

MEMORANDUM

DATE: 8/28/2026

TO: Bart Warner, Town Manager

FROM: Charlie Epperly

SUBJECT: Sole Source for Smith Services

Bedford Electric has requested three technicians from Smith Services to assist with maintenance required at Bedford Hydro. The scope of work is to solve a filtering issue on Unit 4 Stay Column, as well as 2 pump alignments. This is to be completed while the plant is down for its yearly maintenance outage. Smith Services is the only vendor to perform this specialized work who also meets Bedford

Electric’s quality standards.

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