115 kV Steel Transmission Poles & Distribution Pole for Everett to Scott Paper

The solicitation for 115 kV steel transmission poles and a distribution pole between Everett and Scott Paper, identified as RFQ 26-1667-TC, is issued by Snohomish County PUD in Washington and requires full engineering, fabrication, and delivery of structural poles meeting stringent technical and quality standards. Bidders must propose one of two design options for Pole E-SP 0/9, along with Pole E-SP 0/8 and a distribution pole (100145005-D1), with award limited to three poles total despite four being priced. Delivery must be completed by December 1, 2026, under F.O.B. destination terms at the District’s Operations Center in Everett, WA, with all risks and transportation costs borne by the vendor until formal acceptance. All poles must be fabricated to comply with ASTM standards for steel, welding, galvanizing, and coating, including compliance with ASTM A123, A153, A572, AWS D1.1, and SSPC-SP-16, with each pole requiring a noncorrosive metal nameplate affixed five feet above the base plate containing specific identifying information in defined character sizes. Vendor proposals must include completed technical documentation, certified mill test reports, weld inspection records, and coating thickness certifications, with inspection rights retained by the District at either the vendor’s facility or point of delivery. The District evaluates bids using a non-hierarchical, trade-off approach considering compliance with Specification No. 1565.1, price, delivery schedule, product quality, past performance, warranty, and other factors affecting overall benefit, without assigning weights or numerical scores. A 5% bid security and a 25% performance bond are mandatory, with the latter tied to the total bid amount. Bidders may propose approved equal alternatives for materials or equipment if submitted with supporting documentation at least ten days before bid opening, subject to the District’s sole discretion. Proposals must be submitted electronically via Public Purchase by May 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time, with no acceptability given to inquiries submitted through phone, mail, or other non-electronic means. Packaging must meet precise requirements for brace spacing, UV protection, and labeling, including unique identification marks for each component and detailed labeling on all shipments with purchase order number, structure number, pole height, and other data. No barcoding