PWC2425006 IFB 1590 ACC Conductor Contract

The Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) in Craven County, North Carolina has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a one-year contract to supply 1590 kcmil bare aluminum 61-strand, all aluminum EC 1350-H19 hard-drawn, AAC aluminum conductor. The contract will have optional two one-year renewal periods. PWC is seeking bids from qualified vendors to meet their material needs for this conductor type. The IFB includes detailed material specifications, a bid pricing form, and requirements for Minority, Women, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (MWDBE) and Small Local Supplier (SLS) participation. PWC has established a 4% goal for MBE participation and a 4% goal for WBE participation. Bids are due on September 17, 2024 at 1:00 pm EST, and PWC reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder(s) based on quality, performance, and timeline. Pricing is to be firm for the first quarter of the initial one-year contract period, and any proposed price increases must be justified based on prevailing market indices.

The IFB requires bidders to report all efforts to utilize MWDBE and SLS firms. There are no incumbent vendors or current contractors listed. The procurement does not specify a budget range, but the awarded contract value will depend on PWC's actual material needs during the contract term.