TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Timothy L. Bryant, CEO/General Manager
Fayetteville Public Works Commission
FROM: Fayetteville Public Works Commission
DATE: April 13, 2026
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PWC - Approve Bid Recommendation - 69KV BreakersTitle
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
All
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
High Quality Built Environment
Executive Summary:
Bid was received for the purchase of 69KV Breakers to Meiden America Switchgear Inc., Gray Court, SC, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and in the best interests of PWC in the total amount of $1,157,216.00.
Background:
The Fayetteville Public Works Commission, during the meeting on March 25, 2026, approved the award recommendation for purchase of 69KV Breakers to Meiden America Switchgear Inc., Gray Court, SC, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and in the best interests of PWC in the total amount of $1,157,216.00 and forward to City Council for approval.
Bid Date: March 10, 2026
Conforming Bidders Total Price
Meiden America Switchgear Inc., Gray Court, SC $1,157,216.00
Issues/Analysis:
The bid notice was advertised through our usual channels on January 20, 2026, with a bid opening date of March 10, 2026. Bids were solicited from three (3) vendors, and one (I) bid was received. MWDBE / SLS Participation - Meiden America Switchgear, Inc., Gray Court, SC, is not a Small Local Supplier (SLS) or a Small Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (SDBE). The vendor anticipates approximately $27,600 in local and/or SDBE participation in support of PWC2526061 - Inventory: 69kV Breakers through subcontracting and/or supplier engagement.
Budget Impact:
69KV Breakers are budgeted in Warehouse Inventory
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Options:
N/A
Recommended Action::Recommended Action
The Fayetteville Public Works Commission recommends the Fayetteville City Council approve the award recommendation for purchase of 69KV Breakers to Meiden America Switchgear Inc., Gray Court, SC, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and in the best interests of PWC in the total amount of $1,157,216.00 and authorize the CEO/General Manager of the Fayetteville Public Works Commission to execute for that purpose the contract for its purchase
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Attachments:
Bid Recommendation - 69KV Breakers