The City of Dothan Utilities awarded a contract for the supply of ten (10) 45‑foot Class 1 octagonal prestressed concrete distribution poles. The contract was competitively bid, with two respondents, and the award went to Mayer Electric Supply despite a higher unit price because the vendor met all specifications and could deliver within four weeks, whereas the lower‑priced bidder required an 18‑20‑week lead time. The total awarded amount was $37,750.
• Scope: Supply of 10 octagonal prestressed concrete poles (45 ft, Class 1) for electric utility infrastructure.
• Awarded Vendor: Mayer Electric Supply (Dothan, AL) – unit price $3,775; total $37,750; delivery in 4 weeks.
• Procurement Details: Open competitive bid (due 5/16/2023), award decision made 5/17/2023, formal award dated 6/6/2023.