Pole line hardware

The City of Austin Purchasing Office is issuing an Invitation for Quotation (IFQ 1100 BAS1079) for pole line hardware, specifically seeking clevis sockets with precise technical specifications. The procurement requires vendors to provide 100 units of clevis sockets with a 30K ultimate load capacity, 0.63-inch diameter pin, 2.63 inches long, 0.88-inch opening, 1.38-inch throat, including a bolt-nut-key assembly with a hot dip galvanized finish. Quotes are due by 2:00 PM on January 22, 2026, and must be submitted via email to Bailie.Shotwell@AustinTexas.gov. The evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive offer meeting minimum qualifications, with the City reserving the right to assess quotes by individual line items, categories, or aggregate pricing. Deliverables must be shipped FOB Destination to Austin Energy-Cameron Warehouse at 14910 Cameron Road, Pflugerville, Texas 78660, with all freight and handling charges included in the quoted price. Vendors must provide completed price sheets, offer sheets, and materials specifications demonstrating product conformance to City specifications.

The solicitation has an initial distribution priority for certified Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBS) and Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE), with public posting occurring if adequate quotes are not received. Contractors must comply with federal, state, and local laws, including wage theft certification, non-discrimination requirements, and specific insurance provisions. Required insurance coverages include worker's compensation, commercial general liability, and business automobile liability with specified minimum limits. The City of Austin is exempt from federal excise and state sales taxes, and vendors are prohibited from including these taxes in their quotes. Contract terms include 30-day payment contingent upon satisfactory delivery, indemnification provisions, and compliance with Austin City Code Chapter 5-4 regarding equal employment opportunity. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement appears to be for a limited quantity of specialized pole line hardware with an approved manufacturer/part number of HPS/SC30BNK.