Quote Request 26-7009-ELD 25kV Rated Elbow

Lubbock Power & Light (LP&L), a municipal utility in Texas operating within Harris County jurisdiction, issued Quote Request 26-7009-ELD on May 7, 2026, seeking fifty units of 25kV Rated Cold Shrink 600A Deadbreak Elbow Kits (Item #594040312) manufactured to ANSI/IEEE Standard 386 specifications. The required equipment must feature a split-resistant EPDM polymer unit qualified for 15/25kV cold shrink deadbreak applications, including a rigid holdout core, capacitive test point, integrated cable jacket cutback seal, 350 KCMIL compact tinned aluminum compression lug, and a QR code label identifying individual test results. The preferred manufacturer is Richards Manufacturing (Part #62CSHT2P14G) or approved equal, with specification sheets required for any substitute products. Quotations were due no later than May 13, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. through the Bonfire Portal, with late submissions not accepted. Delivery time is identified as a significant evaluation factor, and factory stock will not be considered in the evaluation process. Quote prices must remain firm for a minimum of ten days, and pricing shall be quoted on a Free On Board (F.O.B.) Destination basis with freight pre-paid and allowed.

The procurement document does not identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to disadvantaged or minority-owned enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the available documentation. Bidders must certify most favored pricing, ensuring quoted prices do not exceed the lowest prices charged to other customers for like quality and quantity, and must comply with standard terms and conditions addressing packaging, shipment, inspection rights, warranty obligations, indemnification, OSHA standards compliance, and Texas Government Code requirements regarding ownership and non-discrimination provisions. Payment terms are Net 30 days unless a prompt payment discount is offered, and LP&L reserves the right to make payments using its MasterCard purchasing card without surcharges. The contract value or budget range for this procurement is not disclosed in the available documentation.