TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Timothy L. Bryant, CEO/General Manager
Fayetteville Public Works Commission
FROM: Fayetteville Public Works Commission
DATE: February 23, 2026
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PWC - Approve Bid Recommendation - Annual Contract for Overhead Distribution
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
High Quality Built Environment
Executive Summary:
A bid was received for the award of the Annual Contract for Overhead Distribution. The lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and in the best interest of PWC, is River City Construction, LLC, Washington, NC, for the total amount of $6,641,481.51.
Background:
The Fayetteville Public Works Commission, during the meeting on February 11, 2026, approved the award for the Annual Contract for Overhead Distribution to River City Construction, LLC, Washington, NC, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and in the best interest of PWC, in the total amount of $6,641,481.51, and forward to City Council for approval.
CONFORMING BIDDERS TOTAL
River City Construction, LLC, Washington, NC $ 6,641,481.51
Carolina Power & Signalization, LLC, Fayetteville, NC $ 8,058,135.02
Pike Electric, LLC, Mount Airy, NC $ 9,134,314.91
Lee Electrical Construction, LLC $10,376,606.16
Infratech Corporation, Kennesaw, GA $12,513,569.63
5 Star Electric, LLC, Clay, KY $13,785,785.42
NON-CONFORMING BIDDERS
Directional Services, Inc. dba Cinterra, Hope Mills, NC
Atlantic Power Constructors, Manchester, ME
Issues/Analysis:
The bid notice was advertised through our usual channels on October 29, 2025, with a bid opening date of December 17, 2025. Bids were solicited from five (5) vendors, and eight (8) bids were received.
The Electrical Engineering Department requests the rejection of bids that are non-conforming to specified bid requirements.
Budget Impact:
Account string: 001.0820.0435.0000-00.690040.CPR000036
Options:
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Recommended Action::Recommended Action
The Fayetteville Public Works Commission recommends that City Council approve the award for the Annual Contract for Overhead Distribution to River City Construction, LLC, Washington, NC, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and in the best interest of PWC, in the total amount of $6,641,481.51, and authorize the CEO and 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 - Annual Contract for Overhead Distribution