Opportunity
Austin Afo #IFQ 1100 AGM1027
City of Austin solicitation for aluminum tubular bus pipe
Posted
October 12, 2026
Respond By
October 19, 2026
Identifier
IFQ 1100 AGM1027
NAICS
331318
The City of Austin is seeking quotes for aluminum bus pipe for an Austin Energy electric utility substation. - Government buyer: City of Austin, through Austin Energy; the solicitation also identifies the City’s Purchasing Office and Austin Afo. - Requested products: - 546 feet of 2½-inch tubular aluminum bus pipe, City stock no. 7029. - 1,170 feet of 4-inch tubular aluminum bus pipe, City stock no. 7030; AFL Global part number 400S40YT6B. - Specifications for both items: Seamless Schedule 40 IPS, 6063-T6 aluminum alloy, ASTM B 241 and ANSI H 38.7, 53% IACS conductivity, suitable for 24-inch-radius 90-degree bends, and supplied in 39-foot lengths. - Named approved manufacturers/vendors: AFL Global, Alcan Cable, AlcoaConduct, Alumax Inc., BICC General, May Aluminum, Sapa Industrial Extrusions, and Williams Metals. AFL Global is specifically identified for the 4-inch item. - Delivery and pricing requirements: Include freight, handling, shipping, and other delivery costs in the quoted price; delivery is FOB Destination to Austin Energy’s Cameron Warehouse in Pflugerville, Texas. Offerors are asked to provide a realistic delivery estimate. - Other notable requirement: The City may determine whether alternate products meet its specifications. The solicitation identifies Ahide Garcia as the quote contact.
Description
The City of Austin is seeking quotes for two types of tubular aluminum bus pipe for use in an electric utility substation. The requested 2½-inch and 4-inch seamless Schedule 40 IPS pipe must meet the specifications in the solicitation, including 6063-T6 aluminum alloy and the stated conductivity and bending requirements; both items are to be supplied in 39-foot lengths. Offerors must submit pricing using the provided Price Sheet, include shipping and handling in their prices, and quote FOB Destination. Offers are due by October 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM.