Galvanized Steel Transmission Poles (Financial Funding)

Fayetteville Public Works Commission is requesting bids on 375 galvanized steel transmission poles under IFB PWC2627010, with bids due September 10, 2026, and questions due August 27, 2026. The project is partially funded through a federal grant (U.S. Department of Energy Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships Program) and is subject to Davis-Bacon Act labor standards and the Build America, Buy America Act.

The scope comprises tubular galvanized steel poles in two heights — 80-foot and 75-foot — each available in S-04.9 and S-05.7 specifications, with quarterly deliveries from the fourth quarter of 2026 through the third quarter of 2027. All costs, including packaging, transportation, insurance, and applicable taxes, must be incorporated into unit and extended prices. Delivery is F.O.B. destination to 955 Old Wilmington Road, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Payment is made approximately thirty days after delivery, inspection, approval, and invoice receipt.

The contract term is one year from execution with the possibility of a one-year extension if final delivery extends beyond the initial period. Pricing must remain firm for the first full quarter following contract execution; quarterly price adjustments may be permitted thereafter based on American Metal Market steel index methodology and subject to PWC approval under 2 CFR 200.324. The project is scheduled for completion no later than December 2032.

Businesses certified as Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), SBA-certified firms, or PWC Small Local Suppliers are encouraged to participate; no specific business certification is required for award consideration. Contract approval by the Fayetteville Commission is targeted for September 28, 2026, City Council approval for October 12, 2026, and contract award in October 2026. Addenda are due by September 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST.