IFB_1100_CPG1005_ADD_1_v1.docx

This is a Solicitation Addendum (Addendum No. 1, dated February 19, 2025) issued by the City of Austin's Financial Services Department – Central Procurement for Invitation for Bid (IFB) 1100 CPG1005 regarding the provision of electric protective devices. The addendum incorporates four primary changes to the original solicitation: addition of the Pre-Offer Conference meeting attendance log, replacement of the Solicitation Details with version 2 to include the Addendum 1 submittal document, addition of specifications documents, and replacement of the Prices and Pricing Sheet with version 2. The procurement encompasses two categories of equipment, with Category 1 specifying ten line items including CM52 network protectors at various amperage ratings (1,875 to 3,000 amps), relay submersible stack lights, arc flash reduction maintenance system kits, VaultGard sensor modules, and Class L current-limiting fuses with estimated quantities ranging from 1 to 24 units per item. Category 2 permits the City to purchase additional non-specified items available from the contractor at pricing calculated as a percentage markup over manufacturing cost. The original solicitation was posted on February 16, 2026, with bids due on March 10, 2026. All pricing must be all-inclusive with no separate charges for administrative fees, overhead, shipping, transportation, travel time, or fuel surcharges, and delivery shall be FOB destination via common carrier (FedEx or UPS).

The City reserves the right to award a single contract based on overall low cost or multiple awards based on individual line items, categories, or other criteria deemed most advantageous. The solicitation includes optional preference programs for Small Business enterprises holding recognized SBA certifications, Local Business enterprises with headquarters in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos Metropolitan Statistical Area, and a Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) Subcontracting Program, though the City determined that no M/WBE subcontracting goals apply due to insufficient subcontracting opportunities. All contractors must complete mandatory certifications addressing wage theft compliance under City ordinances, employer responsibility, debarment status, and conflicts of interest, and must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Worker's Compensation and Employers' Liability Insurance, Commercial General Liability Insurance, and Business Automobile Liability Insurance, each at $1,000,000 per occurrence or combined single limit with the City named as additional insured. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this addendum by returning one signed copy with their response prior to the solicitation closing date, with failure to do so potentially constituting grounds for rejection.