Description
The City of Rocky Mount is issuing a re‑bid RFQ to select a preferred vendor for the supply of wooden distribution poles (southern yellow pine) that meet ANSI specifications and CCA‑type C preservative treatment. The contract will be a firm‑price, FOB‑destination purchase with delivery within 30 days for full truckloads, and an optional expedited 5‑day delivery option. Vendors must be pre‑qualified (licenses, insurance, 50 % utility market sales, 24/7 storm response) and provide pricing, references, and a pre‑qualification statement. The initial term runs from 26 Oct 2026 to 30 Sep 2027 with two one‑year renewal options. The award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a local‑preference policy.
• Required product: CCA‑treated southern yellow pine utility poles, various sizes/classes.
• Delivery: Full truckloads to Rocky Mount, NC; FOB‑destination; 30‑day standard, 5‑day urgent.
• Pre‑qualification: licenses, insurance, utility‑market focus, 24/7 emergency availability.
• Evaluation: price, compliance with specs, delivery speed, past performance.
• Contract term: 11 months plus up to two 1‑year extensions.