Utility Pole Installations & LED Lighting, High Voltage Line Repair

Clayton County, Georgia is soliciting procurement for utility pole installations and LED lighting services along with high voltage line repair work on Water Authority property. The scope of work encompasses installation of utility poles on Water Authority property, repairs to water authority utility lines located in spray fields, and removal and relocation of existing utility poles. The procurement was posted on September 30, 2025, with a proposal due date of October 14, 2025. Key qualifications and requirements include compatibility with existing equipment and facilities already in place on Water Authority property, familiarity with Water Authority operational practices, and demonstrated expertise in utility pole installation and electrical repair services. The evaluation criteria emphasize vendor experience with the Authority's existing infrastructure, the ability to maintain continuity with previously installed systems, and the technical capability to perform high voltage line repairs and pole relocation work.

This procurement is identified as a sole source purchase justification, with Davidson Electric of Stockbridge, Georgia designated as the selected vendor based on their existing relationship with the Water Authority and their installation of the current utility pole infrastructure on the property. The contract award value is $11,543.00, which falls below the $100,000 threshold and therefore does not require board presentation. Davidson Electric has been identified as Vendor #54843 and holds the role of both manufacturer and supplier for this procurement. The sole source determination is justified by the vendor's established expertise with the Authority's existing infrastructure, their previous installations on the property, and their familiarity with Water Authority operational requirements, making them the appropriate choice for ensuring compatibility and continuity in utility pole services and electrical repairs. No set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises have been indicated in the available documentation.