ITB# 7125-26-ELD – LP&L Cisco Heavy Duty Routers Preloaded with Itron OpenWay Riva Program

Lubbock Power & Light (LP&L), a municipal electric utility in Hunt County, Texas, is issuing Invitation to Bid (ITB) 7125-26-ELD for the procurement of 40 Cisco Catalyst IR8140H Heavy Duty Series Routers preloaded with Itron OpenWay Riva meter programs. The procurement includes associated software and hardware maintenance components, specifically IoT Field Network Director software with subscription licenses and SNTC-8X5XNBD Cisco Catalyst IR8140 hardware maintenance for all 40 units. All routers must be preloaded with Itron Part Number B120545 CAM firmware and software compatible with LP&L's existing Itron watthour meter configurations. Sealed electronic bids must be submitted through the LP&L Bonfire portal (https://lpandl.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities) no later than 2:00 p.m. CST on April 9, 2026, with bidders advised to submit proposals at least two hours before the deadline. Delivery time, specified in calendar days after receipt of order, serves as a deciding factor in award selection, and unrealistic delivery promises may result in bid rejection. The contract includes price firm provisions for a minimum of 60 days, with award anticipated within two to six weeks of bid opening and payment terms of Net 30 days unless a prompt payment discount is offered.

The ITB requires various certifications and compliance documentation, including Suspension and Debarment Certification, Non-Collusion Affidavit, State Law Verifications regarding boycotts of Israel and energy companies and non-discrimination against firearm entities, and a Bulk Power System Sourcing Disclosure Form addressing Executive Order 13920 compliance concerning equipment sourcing from China and foreign adversaries. Pricing must be submitted on an all-or-none basis with F.O.B. Lubbock Power & Light delivery, freight prepaid and included in the bid price, with tax excluded as LP&L is exempt from federal excise, state sales, and transportation taxes. Local bidders within five percent of the lowest bid price may receive preference consideration if the Electric Utility Board determines they offer the best combination of contract price and economic development opportunities for Lubbock. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled, and bids may be withdrawn prior to the closing time but cannot be withdrawn, altered, or amended after bid closing. While no specific budget range is disclosed in the procurement documents, interested bidders should prepare comprehensive proposals that demonstrate technical capability to deliver equipment compatible with LP&L's existing Itron infrastructure and proven experience with Cisco heavy-duty routing equipment.