Electric protective device

The City of Austin, through Austin Energy, is soliciting competitive bids for the provision of electric protective devices on an annual basis through an Invitation for Bid (IFB 1100 CPG1005). The procurement requires submittal of pricing for two categories of equipment: Category 1 specifies ten line items including CM52 network protectors in various amperage ratings (1,875 to 3,000 amps) at 216Y/125 or 480Y/277 volts, 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, with pricing calculated as a percentage markup over manufacturing cost. 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 solicitation was posted on February 16, 2026, with bids due on March 10, 2026. 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. Mathematical discrepancies between unit and extended prices will be resolved in favor of the unit price.

The procurement includes several optional preference programs for qualifying contractors: the Small Business Preference Program for entities holding recognized SBA certifications, the Local Business Preference Program for businesses with headquarters in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos Metropolitan Statistical Area (Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson counties), and the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) Subcontracting Program, though the City determined that no M/WBE subcontracting goals apply to this solicitation due to insufficient subcontracting opportunities and limited availability of certified M/WBE firms. All contractors must complete mandatory certifications addressing wage theft compliance under City of Austin Ordinance No. 20221201-031, employer responsibility, debarment status, conflicts of interest, and compliance with multiple Texas statutes and City ordinances including prohibitions on boycotting Israel and restrictions on business with specified countries. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Worker's Compensation and Employers' Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Commercial General Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence), and Business Automobile Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 combined single limit) with the City named as additional insured, and all insurance certificates must be provided prior to contract execution. No incumbent vendors or contract values are specified in the available documentation, though the pricing sheet indicates specific quantities and product specifications establishing the scope of goods required for the annual contract.