Opportunity
Lincoln Electric System Procureware #052-26
Transmission Line OPGW Replacement and Construction for Lincoln Electric System
Posted
April 29, 2026
Respond By
May 19, 2026
Identifier
052-26
NAICS
237130, 237990
This opportunity involves the construction and upgrade of a transmission line for the Lincoln Electric System (LES) in Lincoln, Nebraska. - Government Buyer: - Lincoln Electric System (LES), City of Lincoln, Nebraska - OEMs and Vendors: - AFL Telecommunications LLC (referenced for OPGW installation instructions) - Products and Services Requested: - Mobilization for project start - Removal of 3,500 feet of 48-fiber Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) - Installation of 3,500 feet of 96-fiber OPGW - Replacement of 8 OPGW hardware assemblies at multiple structures (STRs 14A, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20) - Replacement of SB01 with Opti-Guard Splice Enclosure - Coiling of 75 feet of OPGW at two Opti-Guard Splice Enclosure locations - Provision of all labor, supervision, and equipment for the above work - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All work must comply with LES Specifications T-26-04 - OPGW installation must follow AFL Telecommunications LLC instructions - Contractor must provide proof of insurance and performance/payment bonds from Nebraska-licensed, A.M. Best B+ rated providers - Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance Request Form required - Project must be completed within a 5-day outage window coordinated with LES System Control - Place of Performance: - Substation 061 DE and associated structures in Lincoln, Nebraska
Description
Lincoln Electric System is requesting bids to furnish all labor, supervision, and equipment for the construction of a Transmission line as per LES Specifications T-26-04. The successful bidder must complete the LES Standard Construction Contract, provide proof of insurance with specified coverage, furnish a performance and labor and material payment bond from a licensed surety, and return a completed Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance Request Form. The project involves construction at a job site in Lincoln, Nebraska, with billing to the LES Accounts Payable office in Lincoln, NE. Bidders must submit questions through the bid portal and comply with all contract requirements.