Power Pole Purchase

The Northern Wasco County People's Utility District (NWCPUD) is seeking proposals for a power pole purchase as part of the Old Moody Road Line Rebuild project located in Wasco County, Oregon. The procurement involves the acquisition of multiple wood power poles with specific size and class requirements, including 20 poles at 35' Class 4, 119 poles at 45' Class 3, 2 poles at 50' Class 2, 9 poles at 50' Class 3, 4 poles at 55' Class 3, 6 poles at 60' Class 3, and 3 poles at 65' Class 2. The deliverables must be FOB to the District's yard in The Dalles, Oregon by May 25, 2023, with strict specifications outlined in the NWCPUD Wood Pole Specifications document. Proposers must submit detailed documentation including a completed cost breakdown form, primary coordinator contact information, material specifications, and any documentation for non-wood pole alternatives. The proposal submission deadline is February 1, 2023, at 12:00 pm PST, with the District's Board expected to review award recommendations on February 7, 2023, and contract execution anticipated on February 14, 2023. Successful contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial/General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The Request for Proposal does not list incumbent vendors or specify integration requirements with existing infrastructure. The procurement appears to be a direct material purchase with the District reserving the right to accept all or part of any proposal or to cancel the RFP entirely. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the comprehensive pole specifications and detailed requirements suggest a significant investment in infrastructure improvement. Contractors must comply with ANSI, AWPA, and Northern Wasco County specifications, with the utility district maintaining the right to reject poles that do not meet the specified standards. The successful bidder will be the one deemed most advantageous to the District, with the evaluation likely focusing on cost, pole quality, compliance with specifications, and delivery capabilities. The project is geographically focused on areas near The Dalles, Dufur, and Tygh Valley within Wasco County, Oregon.