RFB for Cable for Evans Ph.2

SECTION I
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORMAL BIDS
RELATED TO THE PURCHASE OF APPARATUS, SUPPLIES,
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
AUGUST 20, 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 (EST) 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.
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.
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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 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.
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14.0 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, 711 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.
15.0 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.
16.0 MANUFACTURER
Bidder is to specify the manufacturer of cables being quoted. If requested, bidder shall identify
the place of manufacturer of all cables quoted.
17.0 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 5:00 pm (EST) on July 28, 2026.
18.0 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 AUGUST 20, 2026
Conductor Reel Sizes and Quantities
Item Stock # Description Feet Pounds Quantity
I 206760 1272 AAC Narcissus 8500 10115 1
II 206760 1272 AAC Narcissus 5000 5950 1
III 206410 795 AAC Arbutus 9000 6705 2
IV 206410 795 AAC Arbutus 5000 3725 2
V 204580 336 ACSR Merlin 11397 4160 6
VI 204570 1/0 ACSR Raven 5517 800 5
VII N/S 7#9 Alumoweld 5000 1038 1
VIII 201360 1/0 U.G. Primary 3000 - 7
IX 201350 750 MCM U.G. Primary 1200 - 3
Item I
1272 MCM AAC, 61 strand, bare conductor, code "Narcissus". Conductor to be
shipped on 8,500 ft. returnable or non- returnable reel (1 required); maximum
dimensions 96" diameter, 60" width. (GUC Stock #206760)
Item II
1272 MCM AAC, 61 strand, bare conductor, code "Narcissus". Conductor to be
shipped on 5,000 ft. returnable or non- returnable reel (1 required); maximum
dimensions 96" diameter, 60" width. (GUC Stock #206760)
Item III
795 MCM AAC, 37 strand, bare conductor, code "Arbutus". Conductor to be shipped on
6,705 lb. non-returnable reel (2 required); maximum dimensions 66" diameter, 37" width.
(GUC Stock #206410)
Item IV
795 MCM AAC, 37 strand, bare conductor, code "Arbutus". Conductor to be shipped on
3,725 lb. non-returnable reel (2 required); maximum dimensions 66" diameter, 37" width.
(GUC Stock #206410)
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Item V
336 MCM ACSR, 18/1 stranded, bare conductor, code "Merlin". Conductor to be
shipped on 4,160 lb. non-returnable reel (6 required); maximum dimensions 66" diameter,
37" width. (GUC Stock #204580)
Item VI
1/0 ACSR, 6/1 stranded, bare conductor, code "Raven". Conductor to be shipped on
800 lb. non-returnable reel (5 required); maximum dimensions 66" diameter, 37" width.
(GUC Stock #204570)
Item VII
7 #9 Alumoweld, 7 strand, aluminum-coated steel overhead ground wire. Wire to be
shipped on 1,038lb. non-returnable reel (1 required); maximum dimension 66" diameter,
37" width. (Nonstock)
Item VIII
1/0 UG Primary Cable - 15 kV Underground primary power cable for installation in duct
or direct burial rated 90 degreesC 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.
The cable is to be shipped on 3,000 ft. non-returnable reels (7 required) per NEMA WC26;
maximum dimensions 78" diameter, 56" width. (GUC Stock #201360) 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

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.
Item IX
750 MCM UG Primary Cable, 15 kV Underground primary power cable for installation in
duct or direct burial rated 90 degreesC wet or dry consisting of the following components: Single
#750 AWG 61 strand, filled, intermediate temper EC-1350 aluminum with an extruded
compatible and strippable semi-conducting shield; 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; 15 helically applied #10 AWG bare copper neutral wires; outer 80 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.
The cable is to be shipped on 1,200 ft. non-returnable reels (3 required); maximum
dimensions 78" diameter, 56" width. (GUC Stock #201350)
NOTES: (1) All 600 volt insulated underground distribution cables are to meet
or exceed the latest edition of ICEA S-105-692.
(2) All 600 volt insulated neutral supported power cable assemblies
shall meet or exceed the latest edition of ICEA S-76-474.
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(3) Cable quantities specified are to be considered the minimum
acceptable amounts to be delivered by the successful bidder. To
accommodate standard production runs by the manufacturer, the
Commission will consider acceptance of amounts not exceeding 10% of
specified quantities subject to standard packaging requirements and
advance approval by the Director of Electric Systems.
(4) All underground cables shall be imprinted with sequential footage
markings.
(5) All reels are to be shipped in the upright position and chocked on open
body trailers to permit forklift unloading from trailer side.
(6) Only firm prices will be considered for award of this bid.
(7) Orders will be accompanied by certified test reports, partial discharge
plots, or other test results, and engineering information per above AEIC
and ICEA standards.
(8) Non-returnable wood reel flanges shall be minimum two-ply solid wood
with layers nailed together at 90 degrees angles and be designed for use with
heavy aluminum and copper products. Plywood reel flanges will not be
accepted.
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.
MANUFACTURER: Bidder is to specify the manufacturer of cables being quoted. If requested,
bidder shall identify the place of manufacturer of all cables quoted.
METHOD OF AWARD: Each item will be purchased individually. Award of cable bids will be
made to the lowest evaluated bidder, subject to acceptable compliance with all Commission
requirements.
ACCEPTABLE UNDERGROUND CABLE MANUFACTURERS: The following underground
cable manufacturers are considered acceptable for this bid:
Alcan
Cablec
Hendrix
Prysmian
Reynolds
Southwire
Okonite
Kerite
Nexans
BICC
CME
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Notes: (1) Bidders are to specify on the attached Request for Proposal form the brand name of
all item(s) quoted, if more than one brand is approved, and the expected delivery time.
Method of Award:
GUC, in its sole discretion, may award this bid as individual item(s) or as a total bid for item(s)
I-IX.
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Vendor: ________________
GREENVILLE UTILITIES COMMISSION
PROPOSAL FORM(S), AUGUST 20, 2026
The undersigned bidder hereby declares that it has carefully examined the enclosed detailed
specifications for furnishing GUC with the below listed items. The undersigned bidder further
agrees, if this proposal is accepted within thirty (30) days from the date of the opening, to
furnish any or all of the items upon the quoted price.
DELIVERY
ITEM EST. UNIT
DESCRIPTION TIME TOTAL
NO. QUANTITY PRICE
WEEKS
I 8,500 ft. 1272 MCM AAC STK# 206760 _________ $__________ $__________
61 strand, bare conductor, code
"Narcissus".
Manufacture: ____________
Place of Manufacture:___________
Vendor Name: ____________
II 5,000 ft. 1272 MCM AAC STK# 206760 _________ $__________ $__________
61 strand, bare conductor, code
"Narcissus".
Manufacture: ____________
Place of Manufacture:___________
Vendor Name: ____________
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