Hasting TEL-O-pole shotgun stick

The City of Austin Purchasing Office is requesting quotations for twelve units of a Hasting Tel-O-Pole Shotgun Stick (Catalog No. 8158) under IFQ 1100 BAS1094, with quotes due June 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The solicitation begins with a set-aside for certified HUBs or M/WBE vendors under State of Texas and City certification programs; if adequate quotes are not received, the solicitation will be posted online and to all registered vendors in the applicable commodity code.

The equipment must be manufactured by Hasting and COA-approved, with specifications including a retracted length of 5'1", operating lengths of 5'1", 6'6", and 8', and a weight of 5.8 lbs with button protector. Delivery is required to the Austin Energy-St Elmo Warehouse at 4411 Meinardus, Building W, Austin, Texas 78744.

Quotations must be submitted via email to Bailie Shotwell at Bailie.Shotwell@AustinTexas.gov on an FOB Destination basis with all freight charges included in the item price. The City is exempt from Federal Excise and State Sales Tax; tax must not be included in the quoted price. The City reserves the right to determine equivalency of submitted items and to terminate the contract at any time for any reason, including convenience. Prior to commencement, contractors must provide evidence of Commercial General Liability coverage with minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence, Workers' Compensation consistent with Texas statutory requirements, and Business Automobile Liability with a combined single limit of $500,000 per occurrence. All contractors must be certified as compliant with wage theft requirements under Austin City Code Chapter 4-22 and complete the City's Wage Theft Training within thirty days of contract award. Payment is due within thirty days of receipt of properly documented invoices upon satisfactory delivery of goods. The City notes that listed quantities are estimates and does not guarantee purchase of the stated amount.