Annual Procurement of Wire & Cable

Gainesville Regional Utilities is soliciting proposals for annual wire and cable supplies under RFP 2026-067, with proposals due June 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and questions due June 18, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The procurement establishes a three-year contract with one optional two-year renewal, commencing November 1, 2026 and terminating October 31, 2029.

GRU seeks supplier(s) to furnish one or more product groups spanning overhead secondary, primary underground EPR, underground secondary, and primary overhead (copper, aluminum, and aerial) conductor wire and cable. Detailed technical specifications govern conductor materials, insulation properties, voltage and temperature ratings, tensile strength, elongation, and compliance with ASTM and IEEE standards. All materials must be manufactured in the United States and delivered F.O.B. Destination with freight included. Suppliers must maintain a 95 percent or better on-time delivery ratio. Quantities listed on the pricing response form represent average annual usage based on three-year projections and carry no binding minimum or maximum guarantee.

Award will be based on evaluation criteria including price, lead time, narrative discussions, distinguishing characteristics, and references. A non-mandatory evaluation meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., with an intended award date of July 17, 2026. No bid bond is required. Pricing submitted must be firm; additional charges not approved in writing by GRU will not be paid. Payment terms are net 30 days from receipt of correct invoice. GRU reserves the right to add, modify, or delete items from the contract without requiring formal amendment and may extend the contract for an additional six months beyond the renewal period to allow completion of a new solicitation. The procurement emphasizes value engineering opportunities and negotiated amendments to reduce total costs through consolidated shipping or cut-to-order programs.