Cabling Bid

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of underground EPR insulated shielded power cable by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, located in Orange County and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The solicitation is specifically for the purchase of 12 reels of 1400 ft 750 kcmil (MCM) cables with reel size limitations and weight requirements. The required cable quantities are 11,500 ft of #2, 1,100 ft of 350 kcmil, 1,100 ft of 750 kcmil, and 1,100 ft of 1,000 kcmil. The cable must be capable of operating at specific temperature and voltage ratings. Bids are due by September 4, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time, and the University intends to award the contract as soon as possible after the bid opening. Vendors must provide detailed technical specifications and certifications with their bids, and the University reserves the right to request samples prior to award.

The solicitation does not have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no incumbent contractor, as the services are self-performed by the University. The contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder, but the total contract value or funding source was not provided in the documentation. Vendors are encouraged to identify opportunities to reduce the total cost, and the pricing for the cable will be firm for 60 days from the effective date of the contract.