MVA - Utility Plant Installation, Repairs, and On-Call Services

The Town of Mooresville, North Carolina is seeking qualifications from qualified vendors to establish a Master Vendor Agreement (MVA) for utility plant installation, repairs, and on-call services related to all elevated storage tanks and towers on an as-needed basis. This procurement was posted on April 16, 2026, with a response deadline of May 7, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., and a question submission deadline of April 29, 2026, with responses due May 1, 2026. The scope of work encompasses installation and repair services for elevated storage tanks and towers, with multiple vendors eligible for selection under this as-needed contract arrangement. Required technical qualifications include the ability to rig and climb 500-foot radio towers and elevated water storage tanks, troubleshoot multiple antenna types, handle fiber optics and coaxial cabling, and demonstrate knowledge of structural standards applicable to radio towers. All personnel must hold OSHA 10- or 30-hour Construction certification, Tower Climber & Rescue Certification, ANSI 10.48 Competent Rigger certification, and RF Awareness Training. Vendors must submit a comprehensive qualifications package including scope of work, current pricing, proof of insurance naming the Town as additional insured, W-9 form, completed authorized signatory form, three professional references, accounts payable contact information, and North Carolina Secretary of State ID. The contract term is 36 months with an option to renew for an additional two years, and vendor selection will be based on availability, price, and quality of work, with pricing submitted as quotes on a per-job basis upon Town request.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular organization types or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Insurance requirements are substantial and include Commercial General Liability of $500,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 general aggregate, Commercial Automobile Insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit if vehicles are used, and Workers' Compensation Insurance at statutory limits with Employer Liability coverage of $500,000 per accident, $1,000,000 per disease, and $500,000 per employee for vendors employing three or more employees. Additional specialized insurance coverage requirements are identified in Exhibit B but specific minimum amounts are not detailed in the available documents. All insurance must be obtained from North Carolina-licensed insurers with an A.M. Best's Insurance Guide rating of A-VII or better, and vendors must provide a Certificate of Insurance prior to contract execution naming the Town of Mooresville as an additional insured. Payment terms specify that invoices are due within 45 days of receipt, and the Town reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time and for any reason without explanation. No specific budget or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents.