397.5 ACSR Conductor (Chicadee)

The City of Dothan’s utility department solicited bids for 5,000 units of 397.5‑397.6 mm² ACSR conductor (“Chicadee”). After an open competition, the contract was awarded in mid‑September 2025, most likely to the lowest‑priced bidder. The procurement is a straightforward unit‑price purchase of conductors with no installation or service component. • Quantity: 5,000 ACSR conductors (397.5‑397.6 mm²) • Awarded to Gresco Utility at $1.20 per unit for a total of $54,000 – the lowest bid among five competitors • Contract type: Unit‑price purchase, lead times up to 9 weeks, zero federal tariff cost, no installation services required