Single Twisted & 5-Cond Cable

The City of Austin, Texas, issued an Invitation for Quotation (IFQ No. 6200 AJC 1024) for Single Twisted and 5-Conductor Traffic Signal Cables to support installation and maintenance projects throughout city limits. The procurement seeks two primary cable types: Single Twisted Pair Cable Loop Detector Lead-in Cable and 5-Conductor Cable Loop Detector Lead-in Cable, both specified at 600V, 16 gauge stranded copper per IMSA Spec. 50-2-1997, with estimated quantities of 56,000 feet and 10,000 feet respectively, though the City does not guarantee these purchase amounts. Both cable types must be furnished with rip cord and IMSA color coding (Black/White pair). All deliverables must be supplied FOB Destination with freight charges included in quoted prices, and delivery is required within 30 days of order receipt using the best available method. The solicitation requires offerors to submit unit prices and extended prices on the provided price sheet, with all pricing to include discounts, handling, and shipping charges. Quotes were due by May 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM, submitted via email to Andre Colbert at Andre.Colbert@austintexas.gov. Award will be made to the lowest responsive offer meeting stated requirements, with the City reserving the right to request samples, references, and financial information from the lowest offeror prior to award. Standard payment terms provide for payment within thirty days of receipt of properly documented invoices, contingent upon satisfactory delivery and compliance with City of Austin contract terms and conditions.

No specific set-asides or disadvantaged enterprise designations are identified in this solicitation, and no incumbent contractors or current vendors are referenced in the available documentation. The procurement does not indicate preferential considerations for any particular organization type or size classification. No specific budget or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents, leaving the contract value contingent on the quantity of materials actually ordered and the pricing submitted by responsive offerors. The City of Austin is exempt from federal excise and state sales tax, requiring offerors to exclude taxes from all quoted prices. Award decisions may be made on individual line items, categories of line items, or aggregate pricing, based on the basis of competition that best meets the City's operational needs. Vendors must demonstrate capacity to supply materials meeting the City's stringent technical specifications and infrastructure compatibility requirements for seamless integration into Austin's existing traffic signal network.