INVITATION TO BID
Owensboro Municipal Utilities will receive sealed bids until 2:00 P.M. (CST) on
Tuesday March 10, 2026 (prevailing time) at which time bids will be opened and
read aloud for the:
BID No. 26-03-009
STEEL POLES
Owensboro Municipal Utilities (OMU) is requesting bids for the purchase of
various quantities of 75’, 80’, and 85’ Galvanized and Weathered Galvanized Steel
Class H4, H8, and H10 Poles, as outlined in the “Pricing Proposal” pages included
in this Invitation to Bid (ITB).
All steel poles shall conform to the attached “Specifications for Steel
Transmission Poles” Manual and respective attached Drawings, or as otherwise
specified by OMU. Also, all steel poles shall be from one of OMU’s approved
manufacturers and those are the only manufacturers that will be accepted, unless
otherwise specified and approved by OMU. The OMU “Approved Manufacturers
List for Steel Transmission Poles” is separately attached.
All poles delivered pursuant to this ITB shall be subject to OMU’s inspection within
a reasonable period following delivery to the designated location. OMU reserves
the right to reject any and all poles that fail to meet the required standards and
specifications, or that are defective in material or workmanship.
Prospective bidders may obtain copies of the bid documents and specifications
by sending an e-mail with your Company Name and a brief description of your
business. Contact Derek Price, Buyer, via e-mail: pricedm@omu.org.
OMU reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities.