RFB for Wire & Compression Lugs

Greenville Utilities Commission is seeking sealed bids for the procurement of wire and compression lugs for the MacGregor Downs Generator Site. The project requires the supply of 2,250 feet each of 750 kcmil SIMpull XHHW-2 RW90 copper wire in three color codes (brown, orange, and yellow), 2,250 feet of 250 kcmil SIMpull XHHW-2 RW90 copper wire in black, divided into spools with minimum 450 feet per spool. Additionally, bidders must provide 250 two-hole compression lugs for 750 kcmil copper and 85 two-hole compression lugs for 250 kcmil copper.

Bidders must submit sealed proposals on the official Proposal Form with two copies required. All bids must include unit prices, extensions, brand names, and expected delivery times. Bidders should clearly identify any exceptions to specifications on the Exception Form. The commission reserves the right to award this bid as individual item(s) or as a total bid for all items. Delivery shall be Free on Board (FOB) to GUC Warehouse at 701 Utility Way, Greenville, North Carolina, with delivery hours between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM Monday-Friday only. All deliveries must include the GUC purchase order number on packing slips and related documents.

Key dates for this procurement include a questions deadline of November 26, 2025, at 12:00 PM (EST), and a bid submission deadline of December 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM (EST). Bids will be publicly opened and read immediately after the deadline at the GUC Main Office. Late bids submitted by fax or email will not be accepted. Bidders are encouraged to compute all discounts into prices offered, as prompt payment discounts may be considered in the award evaluation. The successful bidder must have the capability to meet quoted delivery times, and failure to do so may result in removal from acceptable manufacturer or bidder lists.

Bidders must comply with multiple requirements including E-Verify employment verification, Iran Divestment Act certification, and affirmative action policies. Bidders with fewer than 25 employees in North Carolina or those verifying employee work authorization through E-Verify must complete and submit the Letter of Compliance to E-Verify form. All proposals must be made in good faith without collusion and must certify compliance with specifications, affirmative action requirements, and minority and women business enterprise participation plans.