Fiberglass Rod

The City of Austin Purchasing Office has issued Invitation for Quotation (IFQ) 1100 BAS1092 for the procurement of fiberglass rod materials, with quotes due by 5:00 PM on May 19, 2026. The solicitation seeks competitive bids from qualified vendors to supply insulator guy strain fiberglass rods meeting specific City of Austin technical specifications, including 80,000 lbs ultimate strength, Munsel gray color, eye-eye end fittings with shackles, and 20-foot length. The estimated quantity is 10 units, though the City does not guarantee purchase of the quantities listed. Delivery must be made to the Austin Energy-Cameron Warehouse located at 14910 Cameron Road, Pflugerville, Texas 78660. Pricing must be quoted on an FOB Destination basis with all freight and handling charges included in the unit and extended price quotations. Respondents must submit a completed Price Sheet and signed Offer Sheet, along with materials specifications and descriptive literature for any products not referenced in the solicitation, and must identify both the manufacturer and part number being offered. Evaluation will be based on lowest responsive offer meeting all minimum requirements specified in the solicitation.

The solicitation requires offerors to provide certifications related to non-discrimination, wage theft compliance, debarment status, and compliance with the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act, though no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the available documentation. Vendors may arrange their own delivery or specify a common carrier for shipment; if shipment is made by common carrier, workers compensation employee liability and business automobile liability insurance requirements are waived. The City of Austin is exempt from Federal Excise Tax and State Sales Tax, so these taxes must not be included in quoted prices. Payment terms are net 30 days from receipt of properly documented invoices, contingent upon delivery of conforming goods to the City's satisfaction. No budget range or award value is specified in the solicitation documents. Submissions should be directed to Bailie Shotwell, the assigned buyer, at Bailie.Shotwell@AustinTexas.gov, with all correspondence referencing solicitation number IFQ 1100 BAS1092 in the subject line.