Ames Ionwave #2026-155

City of Ames Solicits Okonite and Kerite 15 kV URD Cable and 600V Copper Wire for Electric Distribution

The City of Ames Electric Services is seeking quotations for cable and wire to support its electric distribution system upgrades. - Government Buyer: - City of Ames, Iowa - Electric Services, Municipal Electric System, and Finance/Purchasing offices - OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers): - Okonite (acceptable for 15 kV URD cable) - Kerite (acceptable for 15 kV URD cable) - Products Requested: - 2,300 feet of 4/0 triplexed, stranded aluminum, concentric 15 kV URD cable with 220 mil EPR insulation - Must meet City specification 15KV URD-EPR_LCC_11-27-18 - Packaged on non-returnable reels (max 96" flange, 72" width) - Each cable marked for phase identification - Acceptable manufacturers: Okonite, Kerite - 2,000 feet of 4/0, single conductor, 19-strand, covered copper wire for direct burial - XLP USE-2 insulation, 80 mils, rated at 600 volts - Packaged on 1,000-foot non-returnable reels - Must meet City specification 600 CU cable - Notable Requirements: - All cable must be new, recently manufactured, and conform to detailed City and industry standards (UL, ASTM, IEEE, ICEA, AEIC) - Certified test reports and complete manufacturer specifications required with bids - Strict packaging, marking, and documentation requirements - One-year warranty against manufacturing defects - Only products from U.S. or Canadian manufacturing facilities are acceptable for 15 kV URD cable - The City may consider equivalent products if pre-approved - Local vendor preference applies for businesses within Ames

Description

The City of Ames is soliciting quotes for cable and wire to be used in Electric Services. The procurement involves supplying specific types of cable including aluminum triplex cable and copper wire, with detailed material specifications and packaging requirements. Bidders must submit their responses by the specified deadline and comply with all bid instructions and conditions. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to make awards in the best interest of the City.

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