Denton Ionwave #9136

City of Denton Solicits AFL OPGW Conductor and Accessories for Transmission Lines

The City of Denton, Texas is seeking bids for the supply of AFL Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) conductor and accessories for use on transmission lines. - Government Buyer: - City of Denton, Purchasing Department (including Denton Municipal Electric) - OEM Requirement: - Only AFL (the Original Equipment Manufacturer) products are acceptable - Bidders must be authorized AFL distributors - Products Requested: - OPGW Transmission Conductor: - 4,000 feet of 72 SM (AFL DNO-8168) - 70,000 feet of 144 SM (AFL DNO-10583) - Accessories and Hardware (AFL only): - Pulling Grip Comealong (OCA690699) - Suspension Clamps (SUME680/714BNC, ODSME680/714BNC) - Deadend Strain Clamps (ODEC690/699G09BNC) - Downlead Clamps (FDOA-B6B6, FDOA-B6B6A, FDOA-B6B6B, FDOA-B6B6C) - Connector Kits (APCKE678/693, BCK647/662) - Splice Trays (OGST0172) - Splice Enclosures (OG03) - Splice Enclosure Shields (OGBG01) - Brackets (CB-44-3AL) - Quantities for accessories range from 1 to 225 units per item - Notable Requirements: - Only AFL brand products are acceptable; no substitutions - Written guarantees and warranties (minimum 12 months) required - Deliveries must be made to the City warehouse during specified hours (8 AM to 3 PM weekdays) - Annual unit price agreement with up to four one-year renewal options and price adjustment provisions - Local preference and conflict of interest disclosures required - Submissions must be via IONWAVE portal or hard copy (no email submissions) - The City emphasizes innovative, cost-effective solutions and the ability to meet all service requirements

Description

The City of Denton is soliciting bids for the supply of Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) transmission conductor and accessories. The contract involves providing 72 and 144 fiber OPGW and associated hardware to be used as static conductors on transmission lines, with deliveries to a centralized warehouse in Denton, TX. The City seeks an annually renewable unit price agreement with provisions for price adjustments based on material and delivery costs. The solicitation emphasizes innovative, cost-effective solutions and the ability to meet all service requirements, considering interlocal agreements and federal/state contracts for best value.

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