Thermocouple T48 for LM6000 gas turbines

The City of Austin Purchasing Office is conducting an Invitation for Quotation (IFQ) numbered 1100 CPG1056 for the procurement of Thermocouple T48 components for LM6000 gas turbines. This solicitation seeks qualified vendors to supply specialized thermal measurement devices used in gas turbine applications, with pricing to be submitted on an FOB Destination basis inclusive of all freight charges. Responses are due by February 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and interested vendors should direct inquiries to Christopher Gorski at 512-978-1527 or christopher.gorski@austintexas.gov. The City of Austin is tax-exempt, and quoted prices must exclude federal excise and state sales taxes. Evaluation will be conducted on a lowest-price basis meeting minimum qualifications, with the City reserving the right to compare quotes by individual line items, categories, or aggregate pricing as deemed most advantageous. Payment will be issued within thirty days of receipt of properly documented invoices, contingent upon satisfactory delivery or performance. All vendors must complete a signed Offer Sheet and Price Sheet and comply with mandatory certifications including non-discrimination, wage theft prevention, non-debarment, and non-Israel boycott provisions.

The solicitation employs a tiered notification process, initially targeting certified Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) or Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) vendors registered with the State of Texas and the City of Austin for applicable commodity codes. If adequate quotes are not received from certified contractors in the first tier, the solicitation will be posted online at the City's Austin Finance Online website with notices emailed to all registered vendors for the relevant commodity codes. Contractors selected for award must complete wage theft training within thirty days of contract execution and maintain appropriate insurance coverage with the City named as an additional insured. The solicitation documents do not specify item quantities, site visit requirements, bidders' conferences, contract term options, incumbent contractors, funding sources, or budget allocations for this procurement. These additional administrative and financial details would typically be contained in supplemental solicitation documents not included in the available package materials.