ITB# 7119-26-ELD - LP&L Telescoping Handler

Lubbock Power & Light (LP&L), a municipal utility operating in Henderson County, Texas, is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the procurement of one fixed telescoping handler equipment through ITB# 7119-26-ELD. The equipment must meet specific technical specifications including a maximum lifting capacity of 12,125 pounds, maximum lift height of 49.2 feet, and maximum reach of approximately 11.5 feet, powered by a TCD 3.6 L4 diesel engine with 134 horsepower and hydrostatic transmission. Bids must be submitted electronically through the LP&L Bonfire portal no later than February 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST, with award expected to occur within two to six weeks following the bid opening date. Pricing must be submitted on an F.O.B. Lubbock basis with freight pre-paid and included in the bid price, excluding any applicable taxes as LP&L is exempt from federal excise, state sales, and transportation taxes. Bidders must specify delivery time in calendar days after order receipt, with a default two-week delivery requirement if not specified, and a minimum five-day delivery advantage will automatically break tie bids. Bid prices must remain firm for a minimum of sixty days, with payment terms of Net 30 days unless a prompt payment discount is offered, and vendors must provide proof of order date within seven days of bid award or the contract will be awarded to the next lowest bidder.

The solicitation includes extensive compliance requirements that all bidders must satisfy, including suspension and debarment certification, non-collusion affidavits, state law verifications regarding boycotts of Israel and energy companies, firearm entity non-discrimination warranties, and bulk power system sourcing disclosure requirements per Executive Order 13920. Local bidders located within five percent of the lowest non-local bid may receive preference consideration if the Electric Utility Board determines they offer the best combination of price and economic development opportunities for the City of Lubbock. No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or women-owned businesses are specified in the procurement documents. The solicitation does not identify an incumbent vendor or existing contractor, nor does it reference any specific technology or infrastructure requiring integration with existing systems. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement is not disclosed in the available documentation.