RFB for Wire

Location:	North Carolina
Posted:	Jun 25, 2026
Due:	Jul 7, 2026
Agency:	Greenville Utilities
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	40 - Rope, Cable, Chain, and Fittings
Solicitation No:	26-46
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received in the Office of the Procurement Manager, Greenville Utilities

Commission, 401 S. Greene Street, Greenville, North Carolina 27834 until 2:00 pm (EDT) on

July 7, 2026 and immediately thereafter publicly opened and read for the furnishing of:

60,000’ -STK# 201360 WIRE, 1/0 15KV U.G. PRI. CABLE

20,000’ -STK# 201330 WIRE, 350 MCM 600 VOLT UG TRI.

14,000’ -STK# 205950 WIRE, #6 U.G. TRIPLEX

30,000’ -STK# 201260 WIRE, 4/0-600V U.G. TRIPLEX

40,000’ -STK# 201250 WIRE, 2/0-600V U.G. TRIPLEX

7,200’ -STK# 204640 WIRE, 1/0 TRIPLEX (OH)

Instructions for submitting bids and complete specifications will be available in the Office of the

Procurement Manager, Greenville Utilities Commission, 401 S. Greene Street, Greenville, North

Carolina during regular office hours, which are 8:30AM – 5:00PM Monday through Friday.

Greenville Utilities Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Late bids will

not be considered.

SECTION I

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORMAL BIDS

RELATED TO THE PURCHASE OF APPARATUS, SUPPLIES,

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

JULY 7, 2026

1.0 NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids, subject to the conditions made a part hereof, will be received in the Office of the

Procurement Manager, Greenville Utilities Commission, 401 S. Greene Street, Greenville, North

Carolina 27834 until 2:00 pm (EDT) on the day of opening. Bids submitted in a fax or e-mail

in response to this Invitation for Bids will not be acceptable. Late Bids will not be

considered.

2.0 STANDARD FORMS REQUIRED

Each bidder must submit a proposal on the enclosed bid forms. The bid must be signed by

an authorized official of the firm. Return only the attached Proposal Form. Do not return

the Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders or Specifications.

3.0 PREPARATION OF BID

Bids must be in sealed envelopes clearly marked on the outside with the name of the bid and

the bid opening date and time. Bid shall be addressed to PROCUREMENT MANAGER,

GREENVILLE UTILITIES COMMISSION, 401 S. GREENE STREET, GREENVILLE, NORTH

CAROLINA 27834.

4.0 TIME FOR OPENING BIDS

Bids will be opened promptly and read at the hour and on the date set forth in the advertisement

in the Office of the Procurement Manager, Greenville Utilities Main Office, 401 S. Greene Street,

Greenville, North Carolina. Bidders or their authorized agents are invited to be present.

5.0 DEPOSIT

A deposit is NOT required for this bid.

6.0 NC SALES TAX

Do not include NC sales taxes in bid figure; however, Greenville Utilities Commission (GUC)

does pay sales tax. Sales tax should be added to the invoice as a separate item.

7.0 FEDERAL EXCISE TAX

GUC is exempt from Federal Excise Tax and will issue a Federal Exemption Certificate upon

request to the successful bidder.

8.0 EXCEPTIONS TO BE CLEARLY STATED

If bid is not in strict accordance with Section II, “Specifications,” bidder must list or note all

exceptions on the Request for Proposal Form, otherwise, it is fully understood that the

successful bidder will furnish equipment and/or materials exactly as specified. GUC reserves

the right to accept or reject bids with noted minor deviations from specifications and to

determine the lowest and best responsible bid from the standpoint of quality, performance, and

price.

9.0 EVALUATION AND AWARD OF BIDS

GUC reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any and all informalities, and to

disregard all nonconforming or conditional bids or counter proposals. In evaluating bids, GUC

shall consider whether the bids comply with the prescribed requirements, plus all alternates or

options requested. GUC reserves the right to include or exclude any option or alternative in

GUC’s opinion is in GUC’s best interests. If a bid is to be awarded, it will be awarded to the

lowest responsible bidder whose evaluation by GUC indicates that the award will be in GUC’s

best interests. Only firm prices will be considered for award of this bid.

10.0 PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNTS

Bidders are urged to compute all discounts into the price offered. If a prompt payment discount

is offered, it may be considered in the award of the contract.

11.0 NUMERICAL ERRORS

In the case of a discrepancy between a unit price and the extension (the unit price multiplied by

the number of units), the unit price governs. In the case where numerical bids are stated both in

numbers and in words, the words govern.

12.0 BID WITHDRAWAL

A bidder must notify GUC in writing of its request to withdraw a bid within seventy-two (72)

hours after the bid opening, not including Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays. In order to justify

withdrawal, the bidder must demonstrate that a substantial error exists and that the bid was

submitted in good faith.

13.0 MINORITY BUSINESS PARTICIPATION PROGRAM

GUC has adopted an Affirmative Action and Minority and Women Business Enterprise Plan

(M/WBE) Program. Firms submitting a proposal are attesting that they also have taken

affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment, and to utilize

M/WBE suppliers of materials and/or labor.

14.0 QUANTITIES

Quantities specified are only estimates of GUC’s requirements. GUC reserves the right to

purchase more or less than the stated quantities at prices indicated in the submitted Proposal

Form based on our actual needs.

15.0 DELIVERY

Shipments will be made only upon individual releases from a blanket purchase order issued by

GUC in accordance with GUC’s current needs. Time is of the essence with respect to all

deliveries under this Agreement.

Delivery of all equipment, materials, or supplies shall be made Free on Board (FOB) GUC

Warehouse, 701 Utility Way, Greenville, North Carolina 27834, unless otherwise specified. The

agreed price for such equipment, materials, or supplies shall include all costs of delivery and

ownership, and risks of loss shall not be transferred from Provider to GUC until express written

acceptance of delivery and inspection by GUC. Delivery hours are between 8:00 AM and 4:30

PM Monday-Friday only. GUC’s purchase order number is to be shown on the packing slip

or any related documents. GUC reserves the right to refuse or return any delivery with no

purchase order number or which is damaged. GUC will not be charged a restocking fee for any

delivery which is refused or returned.

16.0 DELIVERY TIME

Delivery time is to be stated and will be considered in the evaluation of bids. Failure by the

successful bidder to meet quoted delivery shall be interpreted as non-compliance with these

specifications and may be deemed sufficient cause for removal of the manufacturer and/or

distributor from our lists as acceptable manufacturers or bidders.

17.0 MANUFACTURER

Bidder is to specify the manufacturer of cables being quoted. If requested, bidder shall identify

the place of manufacturer of all cables quoted.

18.0 CONTACT INFORMATION

Questions regarding this bid request should be directed to Cleve Haddock, Lifetime CLGPO,

Procurement Manager at (252) 551-1533, haddocgc@guc.com. All questions regarding this

bid must be received by or before 12:00 pm (EDT) on July 1, 2026.

19.0 CONTRACT PERIOD

N/A

20.0 TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The attached Terms and Conditions apply to all purchases made by Greenville Utilities

Commission (GUC) and must be considered as part of the bid proposal.

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SECTION II

GREENVILLE UTILITIES COMMISSION

SPECIFICATIONS FOR WIRE

I. 1/0 UG Primary Cable - 15 kV Underground primary power cable for installation

in duct or direct burial rated 90°C wet or dry consisting of the following components:

URD 15 KV jacketed concentric neutral cable; solid aluminum intermediate temper

EC-1350 aluminum with an extruded compatible and strippable semi-conducting

shield; The insulation shield shall be minimum 30 mil semi-conducting with a full

concentric neutral (16 #14 bare copper); 220 mil thickness of extruded

thermosetting ethylene propylene rubber with a free-stripping semi-conducting

insulation shield. Strand shield, insulation, and insulation shield to be applied in a

continuous triple extrusion process;16 helically applied #14 AWG bare copper

neutral wires; outer 50 mil HMWPE/LDPE jacket to be identified with manufacturer's

name, year of manufacture, size & type of conductor, thickness & type of insulation,

sequential footage, and rated voltage. Jacket shall be extruded with 3 red stripes.

Each reel shall indicate the beginning and ending footage.

Cable shall meet or exceed the latest editions of the following industry standards:

• AEIC CS8 Specification for Extruded Dielectric, Shielded

Power Cables rated 5 through 46 kV.

• ICEA S-94-649 Standard for Concentric Neutral Cables

Rated 5,000 – 46,000 Volts.

• ASTM B-230 Aluminum Wire, EC-H19 for Electrical

Purposes

• ASTM B-231 Aluminum Conductors Concentric-lay-

stranded

• ASTM B-609 Aluminum Wire. Annealed and Intermediate

Tempers for electrical Purposes

• Complete Cable: partial discharge of less than 5pC to 50

kV ac or acceptable batch specific discharge immunity test.

Two copies of the certified test reports shall be furnished and identified by purchase

order and reel number prior to invoicing.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Number	Title	Due Date	Other Files	Tab Sheet
26-46	RFB for Wire	Tue, 07/07/2026 - 02:00pm	-	-

RFB for Wire

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