ITB 7122-26-ELD Electric Four Drum Puller

Lubbock Power & Light (LP&L), a municipal electric utility in Texas operating under Henderson County jurisdiction, is soliciting sealed bids through Invitation to Bid (ITB) 7122-26-ELD for the procurement of one electric four-drum puller unit with specialized performance capabilities. The equipment must meet rigorous specifications including a continuous torque rating of 69,000 inch-pounds, a line pull capacity of 3,000 pounds, and a rope capacity of 10,000 feet of 5/8-inch diameter rope per reel, along with an infinitely variable electric drive system, independent hydraulic brakes for each reel, and a tandem axle trailer with 24,000-pound axle capacity. The four-drum puller shall include a control console with electronic displays for operator visibility and safety, with pricing quoted as F.O.B. Lubbock Power & Light with freight pre-paid and included in the bid price. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the LP&L Bonfire portal by March 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, with bid submissions requiring all certifications, compliance documentation, manufacturer and model information, unit cost, and delivery timeline. The successful vendor must provide proof of order within seven days of award notification and include one operator training session following delivery. Award is anticipated within two to six weeks of bid opening, with delivery time serving as a deciding factor in vendor selection, and bid prices must remain firm for a minimum of 60 days.

All bidders must complete suspension and debarment certifications, non-collusion affidavits, state law verifications regarding boycotts and firearm discrimination, and bulk power system sourcing disclosures, with LP&L exempt from federal excise, state sales, and transportation taxes that must not be included in bids. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder or the bidder offering the best value to LP&L, with evaluation criteria considering price, quality, reputation, past relationships, and ability to comply with Historically Underutilized Business requirements. Local bidders whose bids are within five percent of the lowest bid from non-local bidders may receive preferential consideration if the Electric Utility Board determines they offer the best combination of price and economic development benefits. Bidders may offer a prompt payment discount with payment otherwise due net 30 days after receipt of invoice or acceptance of goods. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled, and no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents.