15kv Jacketed Underground Cable

The City of Fort Collins is requesting bids on 15kV underground jacketed cable under ITB 10343, with bids due September 1, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time and questions due August 25, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time.

The scope is 200,000 feet of COFC Part #75031093 cable with #1/0 AWG 19-strand aluminum conductors, semi-conducting XLP conductor shield, TRXLPE insulation, and black LLDPE encapsulating jacket, meeting Specification #367-102 in detail. Cable must ship on 5032 N/R 2500-foot reels with a tolerance of +/-200 feet per reel. Pricing is submitted per-foot on an F.O.B. destination, freight prepaid basis to the City of Fort Collins Warehouse at 700 Wood Street, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521; all surcharges and additional costs must be included in the bid. Bidders must provide expected lead times for shipment and may note exceptions to terms and conditions. Electronic bid submission is required through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (RMEPS). A public bid opening will be conducted via videoconference on September 1, 2026, immediately following the deadline.

Award is based primarily on lowest valid bid with consideration given to delivery lead times, materials, and exceptions. The City reserves the right to split the award among multiple vendors. The resulting contract runs up to five years from the bid closing date with an option to increase or decrease quantities.

Bid prices are firm for 90 days from submission. Equipment and materials are warranted against defects and nonconformances for twelve months from final acceptance. New vendors must submit IRS Form W-9 and accept electronic direct deposit payment, though the City may waive the direct deposit requirement at its sole discretion. Payment terms are Net 30 following monthly invoicing or post-shipment submission to invoices@fcgov.com.