Bid Ref. #26-046 Utility Wire Inventory

The City of Albany, Georgia Finance Department Procurement Division is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the purchase of utility wire inventory under Bid Reference #26-046. The procurement seeks 40,000 feet of aluminum 1/0 15KV AXN triplex wire, available in either 175-mil or 220-mil specifications. Bidders must be recognized and authorized dealers in the specified materials and are required to submit samples with their bids, provide an estimated delivery time, and include a statement of warranty with their proposals. Pricing should be quoted F.O.B. Albany with freight prepaid and included in the total bid price. The deadline for submission of sealed bids is 2:30 PM on April 13, 2026, with a questions deadline established for 2:30 PM on April 6, 2026, and no prebid conference scheduled. Delivery is required to the Finance Department Warehouse at 1726 Lily Pond Road, Albany, Georgia 31701 within thirty days of notification of award. Payment terms are Net 30 unless otherwise specified, with favorable term discounts to be considered if advantageous to the City.

The City has established a local preference provision whereby bidders domiciled within Albany City Limits will receive preference in the event of tie bids. Bidders must provide their federal tax identification number and sign all required documentation, including certifications of non-collusion, indemnity agreements, and governing law acknowledgments. No bid bond is required for this solicitation. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, award each item separately, or re-advertise the solicitation. No specific incumbent vendors, current contractors, or budget range information is provided in the solicitation documents. The procurement does not contain identified disadvantaged enterprise set-asides or restrictions limiting response to specific organization types.