4/0 Triplex UD (Sweetbriar)

This contract concerns the procurement of 25,000 feet of 4/0 Triplex underground primary and secondary utility wire (referred to as “Sweetbriar”) for the City of Dothan Utilities. After an open competitive bidding process, the award was granted to Wesco of Pensacola, FL, primarily because its inventory was in‑stock, offering a superior lead‑time despite not being the lowest‑priced bidder. The award amount was $73,000, and the contract was formalized on May 16 2023. • Scope: Supply of 4/0 Triplex underground wire (25 k ft). • Awarded Vendor: Wesco (Pensacola, FL) – unit price $2.92/ft. • Decision Rationale: Stock availability/lead‑time outweighed cost. • Key Dates: Bid due 5/2/2023, award memo 5/3/2023, resolution # 2023‑172 on 5/16/2023.