Inventory-poles-lumen report-FY26 2ND QRT

The City of Ocala, Florida is soliciting sealed electronic bids through Ocala Utility Services/Resource Management for utility poles under ITB ELE/260686, with bids due April 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via the AURSI electronic bidding system. A Local Vendor Preference policy applies to eligible local vendors, and domestic product preference is encouraged.

The scope comprises six line items totaling 266 poles: 40 treated 35-foot Class 5 poles, 60 treated 40-foot Class 3 poles, 50 treated 45-foot Class 3 poles, 70 treated 50-foot Class 1 poles, 16 concrete 30-foot Type 2 poles, and 30 ductile iron 50-foot Class 1 poles. All deliveries must be FOB City of Ocala Facility Location with freight prepaid. Bidders must submit a Bid Response Form, Affidavit of Compliance, Drug Free Workplace Certificate, reference list, E-Verify Form, and completed IRS Form W-9. Only specified OEU manufacturers will be accepted.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive bid meeting all specifications, evaluated on compliance, cost, warranty, delivery, past experience, and Drug Free Workplace Affidavit compliance. The bid period is ninety days unless otherwise specified, with the City retaining the right to extend for up to one year with a one-year renewal option. Payment terms are thirty days net from invoice receipt unless a prompt payment discount is offered; the City accepts Visa through its procurement card program. The City reserves the right to award to multiple vendors, make no award, or cancel the bid.

Bidders must certify Drug Free Workplace compliance and complete the E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding. All questions should be directed to Mary Ann St. Laurent, Warehouse & Inventory Manager, at mstlaurent@ocalafl.org or (352-351-6705. Electronic submission through WWW.AURSI.COM is mandatory; no exceptions to the opening time will be allowed.