PWC2526001 ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR OVERHEAD DISTRIBUTION

PWC2526001 ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR OVERHEAD DISTRIBUTION ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR OVERHEAD DISTRIBUTION Cumberland County North Carolina Pursuant to N.C.G.S 143-129, sealed bids are solicited and will be received at Fayetteville Public Works Commission, Administration Building, Conference Room 107, 955 Old Wilmington Road, Fayetteville, NC 28301, until 3:00p.m., EST Thursday, November 20, 2025, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. PWC is seeking qualified utility contractors to provide electrical support services. The requested services consist of providing labor, equipment, and incidentals to provide overhead electric distribution repairs, maintenance, and other electrical distribution services requested by the commission. The foregoing description shall not be construed as a complete description of all work required. All work shall be done in accordance with PWC technical specifications and standard contract terms. PWC has received financial assistance under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) – Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) grant program. These programs include provisions that establish goals and other requirements relating to participation by certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE)/Women Business Enterprises (WBE), compliance with wage rates as set forth under the Davis-Bacon Act, and any additional requirements such as those of the American Iron and Steel Act. The Bidder to whom the contract is awarded shall comply with all statutory and regulatory requirements of these provisions as specified within the contract documents. HUB Certified contractors are encouraged to submit a bid for this project. All bidders are notified that the requirements of the GRIP program for participation by certified Minority and Women Business Enterprises in Construction, Procurement, and Professional Services shall be adhered to in the submission of all bids and shall be made a part of this contract. Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to JoAnn Bowman, Procurement Advisor, Fayetteville Public Works Commission, 955 Old Wilmington Road, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301. The outside of the envelope must be marked SEALED BID: PWC2526001 ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR OVERHEAD DISTRIBUTION and shall indicate the name, address and state license number of the bidder. Bids shall be submitted on the printed forms, or exact copies thereof, contained in the Contract Documents. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond of five percent (5%) of the bid executed by a surety company licensed under the laws of North Carolina to execute the Contract in accordance with the bid bond and upon failure to forthwith make payment, the surety shall pay the obligee an amount equal to the amount of said bond. Said deposit shall be retained by the Owner as liquidated damages in event of failure of the successful bidder to execute the Contract within ten (10) days after the Notice of Award or give satisfactory surety as required by law. Performance and Payment Bonds are required in the amount of 100% of the Contract amount and shall be furnished by the Contractor. November 3 2025 LWLM0399480