RFB for Wire
Greenville Utilities Commission seeks bids for 164,200 feet of various underground and overhead electrical distribution cables with specific voltage and amperage ratings. Sealed bids due July 7, 2026 at 2:00 pm EDT; questions deadline July 1, 2026.
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All questions regarding the bid must be received by or before this deadline
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Bid opening
Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read immediately after deadline
AI overview
Greenville Utilities Commission is soliciting sealed bids for the supply of various electrical cables and wires for distribution and primary power applications. The procurement includes six distinct cable types with specified quantities and technical requirements:
Cable Types and Quantities:
- 60,000 feet of 1/0 15kV underground primary cable (Stock #201360)
- 20,000 feet of 350 MCM 600-volt underground triplex (Stock #201330)
- 14,000 feet of #6 underground triplex (Stock #205950)
- 30,000 feet of 4/0 600-volt underground triplex (Stock #201260)
- 40,000 feet of 2/0 600-volt underground triplex (Stock #201250)
- 7,200 feet of 1/0 overhead triplex (Stock #204640)
Technical Requirements: All cables must meet or exceed industry standards including AEIC CS8, ICEA S-94-649, and ASTM specifications. Underground cables must be shipped on non-returnable reels with maximum dimensions of 60 inches diameter and 37 inches width (except primary cable on 3,000-foot reels). All cables require UV protection and specific insulation characteristics detailed in Section II of the specifications.
Key Milestones: Questions must be submitted by 12:00 pm EDT on July 1, 2026. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 pm EDT on July 7, 2026, when they will be publicly opened and read. Delivery is to the GUC Warehouse at 701 Utility Way, Greenville, North Carolina, free on board (FOB), with delivery hours between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. The bidder must specify manufacturer names, expected delivery timeframes, and may submit exceptions to specifications on the provided exception form.
Evaluation Criteria: GUC reserves the right to award this bid as individual items or as a total bid for all items. Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder considering price, quality, delivery time, manufacturer reputation, and compliance with specifications. Prompt payment discounts, if offered, may be considered in the evaluation.
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