Alternative Tropical Wood Pole Supply (With Treatment Waiver)

Lincoln Electric System is seeking qualified suppliers to provide naturally durable tropical hardwood utility poles as a non-treated alternative to chemically preserved poles, contingent upon approval of a treatment waiver by LES. The solicitation targets subcontractors capable of delivering poles that meet durability and performance standards without chemical preservatives, leveraging the inherent resistance of tropical hardwood species to decay and insect damage. Bids must be submitted by August 13, 2026, with the opportunity open under NAICS code 321991 for other wood product manufacturing. The contract is structured as a subcontract, and while no specific set-aside provisions are identified, suppliers must demonstrate compliance with LES’s technical and regulatory requirements for utility infrastructure. All proposals are subject to review and final approval by LES, with performance expected to align with the utility’s operational and safety standards for long-term pole deployment in its service area.