State seeks utility pole suppliers through cooperative purchasing program

The State of Alaska is accepting proposals for utility poles through a cooperative purchasing program that could serve thousands of government agencies across the United States and Canada.

Sourcewell, a Minnesota-based government service cooperative, issued the request on behalf of participating entities including Alaska state agencies, school districts, cities, and tribal governments. Companies that win contracts could supply utility poles to any of these organizations.

Proposals are due June 3, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. Central Time through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal. The request for proposals becomes available April 14, 2026, at 6:00 a.m.

The cooperative purchasing approach allows government agencies to buy utility poles under pre-negotiated contracts, potentially saving time and money on individual procurement processes. Participating entities include governmental agencies, schools, nonprofits, and tribal governments.

Companies must submit proposals only through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal. Late proposals will not be considered.

To view the full request for proposals, visit the Sourcewell Procurement Portal and create a free account. The portal includes help documents for account creation and accessing solicitation documents.

For questions about this procurement, contact the Alaska Department of Administration. The notice archive date is June 5, 2026.