TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Timothy L. Bryant, CEO/General Manager
Fayetteville Public Works Commission
FROM: Fayetteville Public Works Commission
DATE: October 26, 2026
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PWC - Bid Recommendation - Inventory - BABA Galvanized Steel Transmission Poles
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
High-Quality Built Environment
Executive Summary:
Bids were received for the purchase of Inventory - BABA Galvanized Steel Transmission Poles. The lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and in the best interest of PWC, is WESCO Distribution, Mocksville, NC, in the total amount of $3,414,390.00.
Background:
The Fayetteville Public Works Commission, during the meeting on October 14, 2026, approved the purchase award recommendation for Inventory - BABA Galvanized Steel Transmission Poles to WESCO Distribution, Mocksville, NC, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and in the best interests of PWC, in the total amount of $3,414,390.00, and forward to City Council for approval.
Bid Date: September 10, 2026
CONFORMING BIDDERS TOTAL PRICE
WESCO Distribution, Mocksville, NC $3,414,390.00
NON-CONFORMING BIDDER
Carolina Power & Signalization, Fayetteville, NC
Issues/Analysis:
The bid notice was advertised through our usual channels on August 20, 2026, with a bid opening date of September 10, 2026. Bids were solicited from thirteen (13) vendors, and two (2) bids were received. The Electrical Engineering and Warehouse Department requests the rejection of bids that are non-conforming to specified bid requirements.
SDBE / SLS Participation: WESCO Distribution Inc., Mocksville, NC, is not a small local or SDBE business. WESCO Distribution anticipates to self-perform this contract.
Budget Impact:
Warehouse Inventory
Options:
N/A
Recommended Action::Recommended Action
The Fayetteville Public Works Commission recommends that City Council approve the purchase award for Inventory - BABA Galvanized Steel Transmission Poles to WESCO Distribution, Mocksville, NC, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and in the best interests of PWC, in the total amount of $3,414,390.00, and authorize the CEO/General Manager of the Fayetteville Public Works Commission to execute the purchase contract for that purpose.
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Attachments:
Bid Recommendation - Inventory - BABA Galvanized Steel Transmission Poles