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Fabrication & Delivery of Steel Transmission Structures (T-26-05)

Lincoln Electric System seeks bids for the fabrication and FOB delivery of steel transmission structures to its Lincoln, Nebraska yard. Bids are due August 18, 2026, with a clarification deadline of August 11, 2026. This is a formal two-step unsealing procurement for utility-grade transmission infrastructure.

Lincoln Electric System NE

Categories

Transmission Transmission line construction

Important dates

  • Published

  • Clarification Deadline

    Deadline for submitting questions through the portal

  • Submission deadline

    Deadline passed

AI overview

Lincoln Electric System (LES) is soliciting bids from qualified suppliers for the fabrication and delivery of steel transmission structures, designated as project T-26-05. The scope of work includes the complete fabrication, quality assurance, and FOB delivery of steel structures to LES's designated storage yard at 10101 North 84th Street in Lincoln, Nebraska. All structures must be manufactured in strict accordance with LES specifications provided in the bid solicitation, which cover dimensions, material grades, welding standards, galvanizing requirements, and load ratings.

Interested bidders must submit their responses through the LES procurement portal by the submission deadline. The procurement follows a two-step unsealing process, meaning initial technical or qualification submissions may be evaluated before price envelopes are opened. The successful bidder will be required to complete and return an Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance Request Form as part of the award conditions. All questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted through the portal's Clarifications tab; direct inquiries by email or phone are not accepted.

Key dates for this solicitation are as follows: the bid was made available on July 30, 2026, at 10:45 AM Central Time. The deadline for submitting clarifications is August 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time. Final bids are due no later than August 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time. No pre-bid conference or site visit has been scheduled, but bidders are encouraged to review the specification documents carefully and submit any technical questions before the clarification deadline.

This opportunity is a formal bid for the fabrication and delivery of critical transmission infrastructure components. LES expects the structures to meet stringent quality and performance standards to support the reliability and safety of its electric transmission system. Bidders should have demonstrated experience in steel transmission structure fabrication, including the capacity to handle large utility-scale orders within the required timeline. The contract will be awarded based on factors including compliance with specifications, delivery schedule, and total cost. Additional bid documents and specifications are available for download through the LES procurement portal after registration.

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Solicitation number

097-26

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