Supply & Delivery of Reinforced Steel, Anchor Bolts/Nuts and Templates for Substation and Transmission Structure Foundations

CPS Energy is requesting proposals for reinforced steel, anchor bolts, nuts, and templates for substation and transmission structure foundations under RFP 7000210773, with proposals due September 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time via Microsoft Teams.

CPS Energy will provide a preference in evaluation to respondents classified as local businesses maintaining a physical presence within defined San Antonio metropolitan area zip codes or small business enterprises as defined by applicable Small Business Administration size standards. This preference reflects CPS Energy's stated prioritization of local and small business participation.

The scope encompasses supply and delivery of reinforced steel, anchor bolts and nuts, and templates meeting specifications outlined in the RFP attachments. Respondents must demonstrate minimum qualifications and provide documentation of experience with similar goods, warranty information, quality control procedures, and relevant certifications. Warranty and quality control relating to goods supply is an evaluation criterion.

The contract is proposed to commence October 1, 2026. Evaluation criteria include experience with warranty and quality control, overall cost, ability to meet CPS Energy's requirements, and economic development considerations. CPS Energy reserves the right to reject unbalanced pricing proposals, conduct investigations into respondent qualifications and financial ability, make awards for quantities less than offered, and require board approval before contract award finalization.

Questions are due September 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with CPS Energy responses due by September 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Respondents must submit all proposal components electronically through the CPS Energy Supplier Management System portal, including technical proposals, cost proposals, administrative requirements, and a bid submission supplement. Cost proposal pricing is to be determined by individual respondent proposals on Attachment 4 (Exhibit B to SOW#10827126).