Opportunity
Garland Ionwave #REQ00002835 Addendum 1
GP&L Transmission and Substation Materials Term Contract Bid
Posted
August 25, 2026
Respond By
September 15, 2026
Identifier
REQ00002835 Addendum 1
NAICS
423610
The City of Garland's GP&L Transmission and Substation Department is seeking bids for a term contract to supply a comprehensive range of transmission and substation materials for capital improvements, maintenance, and operations. - Government Buyer: - City of Garland, Garland Power and Light (GP&L) Transmission and Substation Department - Contract Structure: - One-year initial term with up to four optional annual renewals - Blanket agreement with no minimum purchase obligation; estimated maximum annual value of $5,000,000 - OEMs and Vendors (must supply exact items, no substitutions): - AFL - HUBBELL - PLP (Preformed Line Products) - ALUMA-FORM - EVERLAST - HUGHES BROTHERS - BURNDY - JOSLYN - THOMAS & BETTS - UTICOM SYSTEMS INC. - TS Conductor - Products Requested (examples, see bid sheet for full list): - Conductors and specialty wires (e.g., 1590 ACSR Lapwing, 1926.9 ACSS/TW Cumberland, TS Bear M3 9.5) - Vibration dampers (AFL 1706AA-10, 1706AA-15, PLP SVD564/770) - Spacers, clamps, insulators, hardware, OPGW fiber optic cables (AFL-OPGW-12669, AFL-OPGW-7161) - Compression deadends, splice kits, marker numbers, bolts, washers, nuts, grounding shunts, and plates - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must provide pricing for all listed items, typical lead times, and warranty documentation - Strict adherence to specified manufacturers and part numbers; part number corrections allowed for end-of-life items - All questions and submissions handled via Ion Wave e-bidding platform - Complete bid sheets, specifications, and warranty information required with each bid - No services are requested; this is strictly for material supply. - The procurement supports ongoing infrastructure and utility maintenance and construction for GP&L.
Description
The City of Garland is soliciting bids for a Term Contract for Transmission Material to support the Garland Power and Light Transmission and Substation Department. The contract aims to standardize procurement of materials commonly used in transmission and substation projects, streamlining purchasing, reducing lead times, and providing price stability. This is a one-year term contract with four optional renewals, with no minimum purchase obligation. Vendors must submit sealed bids electronically through the City's Ion Wave e-bidding platform by September 15, 2026.