NIGP 28058: High Voltage Cables and Wires (601-15,000V), Solid and Stranded, Single and Multiconductor

NIGP 28058 High Voltage Cables and Wires (601-15,000V), Solid and Stranded, Single and Multiconductor is an Item code covering copper and aluminum primary distribution cables in the 600-volt to 15,000-volt range that state and local governments procure for utility infrastructure, water treatment facilities, airport lighting systems, and school district electrical systems. Recent solicitations show active demand for 350 KCM copper cable rated 25 KV with EPR insulation and concentric neutral, 600-volt secondary cable in stranded and solid conductor configurations, underground primary cables ranging from #2 AWG to 1000 kcm in TR-XLPE and EPR compositions, and specialty cables including guy wire and control cables. Buyers span municipal utilities, regional water authorities, county governments, independent school districts, and state departments, with repeat activity from Texas entities including Lubbock Power & Light, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and multiple school districts. Geographic concentration is heaviest in Texas and Florida, with secondary activity in Georgia.

Lubbock Power & Light issued a quote request (RFQ 267012ELD, due July 15, 2026) for 2,000 feet of 350 KCM copper cable rated 25 KV with FOB destination delivery and firm pricing, restricted to approved manufacturers including Southwire, Prysmian, and Okonite. The Orlando Utilities Commission and Kissimmee Utility Authority jointly solicited wire and cable through RFP PR9071 (due March 27, 2026) covering approximately 200 line items across four product groups including primary and secondary cables with delivery requirements of 30 days or better and 95 percent on-time performance; the contract extends three years with two optional one-year renewals. Northside Independent School District issued an IFB (IFB2026098, due July 1, 2026) to replace an expiring contract for electrical equipment, parts, supplies, and services with all shipping included to San Antonio. Donna Independent School District solicited electrical and plumbing supplies through a catalog discount bid (RFP 011326-875, due April 8, 2026) for the 2026-2027 school year on an as-needed basis.