Wood Utility Poles

The City of Geneva Electric Department is requesting sealed bids on Western Red Cedar utility poles treated with pentachlorophenol, with bids due August 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Office of the City Administrator, 22 South First Street, Geneva, Illinois.

The scope covers 30 poles across seven line items in Class 1 and Class 2 configurations ranging from 35 to 50 feet in length, all meeting ANSI O5.1-1992 standards for Western Red Cedar and thermal-process pentachlorophenol treatment. Treatment certification reports are required with delivery. All poles must comply with prevailing wage requirements.

Bids must be submitted in duplicate, clearly marked "WOOD UTILITY POLES," with a lump-sum price for materials as specified. A bid deposit of $1,000 in the form of a cashier's check, certified check, or bid bond is required; no performance bond or samples are required with submission. Pricing must remain firm through a date specified by the bidder. Escalation clauses are not acceptable.

Delivery is F.O.B. to the City of Geneva Electric Utility at 1800 South Street, Geneva, Illinois, with self-unloading capability included in the quoted price. The successful bidder must provide 24-hour advance notice prior to delivery and ship during specified business hours: 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The City is exempt from Illinois Retailers Sales and Occupation Tax. Bid opening is public and occurs at the same location and time as bid submission.