Brazos Valley Ionwave #039-11-26

Bryan Texas Utilities Solicits Non-Destructive Testing Services for 15kV Underground Cables

Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU), a division of the City of Bryan, is seeking a qualified vendor to provide non-destructive testing services for 15kV underground XLPE and TR-XLPE cables. - Government Buyer: - Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU), City of Bryan, Purchasing Department - Scope of Work: - Diagnostic testing, analysis, and reporting for 15kV underground cables - Testing covers 150 single-phase loop-fed cables and 20 three-phase radial circuits (total: 210 cables/circuits) - Includes possible field mitigation services - Products/Services Requested: - Non-destructive testing services for 15kV XLPE and TR-XLPE underground cables - Analysis and reporting on cable health to guide repair or replacement decisions - After-hours rates required for three-phase testing - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contract term is 12 months with up to four 1-year extensions (maximum 5 years) - Pricing proposals must include unit and total costs, with annual price adjustments capped at 3% or CPI - Strict communication protocols and insurance requirements apply - Public proposal acknowledgement will be conducted via Zoom - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation.

Description

Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU) is seeking proposals from qualified offerors to provide testing services for 15kV underground cable. The testing will help BTU determine which cables require repair or replacement to manage capital spending more efficiently. Proposals can be submitted electronically or as sealed hard copies by 2:00 PM CST on September 24, 2026. A public acknowledgement of proposals will be held via Zoom at the same date and time.

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