FUSES

The City of Austin, Texas, through its Purchasing Office, has issued Invitation for Quotation (IFQ) 1100 BAS1089 to procure fuses and related assembly kits for underground residential distribution (URD) tap applications. The solicitation requests two line items: a 150-amp current-limiting fuse kit with mounting hardware in an estimated quantity of 20 units, and a 200-amp current-limiting fuse kit with mounting hardware in an estimated quantity of 25 units. All kits must be vendor-assembled and conform to specific dimensional and material specifications, including cable limiters rated for 250V AC, aluminum compression lugs, and zinc-plated hardware, with packaging requiring 50 units per box. The fuses must be sourced exclusively from approved manufacturers on the City of Austin's Qualified Products List EL-036, specifically Cooper Bussman or Reliance Electric models. Delivery is required to the Austin Energy Cameron Warehouse at 14910 Cameron Road, Pflugerville, Texas 78660, with vendors able to arrange delivery through common carrier or vendor delivery. All pricing must be submitted on an FOB Destination basis with handling, shipping, and all associated charges included in quoted prices, and the City of Austin is exempt from Federal Excise and State Sales Tax. Quotes are due by 2:00 PM on April 22, 2026, with the procurement contact being Bailie Shotwell at 512-974-1977 or Bailie.Shotwell@AustinTexas.gov. Award will be made to the lowest responsive offer meeting minimum qualifications, with payment to be made within thirty days of receipt of properly documented invoices upon delivery of conforming goods.

The solicitation was initially distributed only to certified HUBS (Historically Underutilized Businesses) and M/WBE (Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise) vendors through the State of Texas and City of Austin; however, if adequate quotes are not received from certified contractors, the solicitation will be posted online at the City's Austin Finance Online website with notice to all vendors registered for the applicable commodity code. Respondents must submit a completed Price Sheet identifying the manufacturer and part number being offered, along with a signed Offer Sheet that acknowledges compliance with non-discrimination provisions, wage theft ordinance requirements, and the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act verification if applicable. All respondents must complete the City of Austin Wage Theft Training within 30 days of contract award. The City of Austin notes that estimated quantities are not guaranteed, and if shipment is made by common carrier, workers compensation, employee liability, and business automobile liability insurance requirements are waived. No specific budget range or award value is stated in the solicitation documents; pricing will be determined by competitive quote submission on the price sheet provided.