# 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.

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