ELECTRICAL INVENTORY MATERIAL FOR GBIC FEEDER EXTENSION

LEGAL NOTICE
AND
INVITATION TO BID
B#036-26
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board will accept electronic or sealed bids for the
Supply of Electrical Inventory Material for GBIC Feeder Extension, until 5:00 PM,
April 22, 2026, in the Brownsville PUB Purchasing Office, 1155 FM 511, Olmito, Texas
78575. Electronic or sealed bids received after this time will not be considered.
Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on April 23, 2026 at 10:30 AM. Bidders can
request a copy of the bid tabulation by emailing hlopez@brownsville-pub.com. Vendors
can call in at 10:30 AM, April 23, 2026 to (956) 214-6020 to listen to the bid opening.
Brownsville Public Utilities Board utilizes the Texas Purchasing Group to post Request for
Proposal (RFP) and bid opportunities, https://www.bidnetdirect.com/texas/brownsville-pub.
Detailed specifications may also be obtained at the following website:
https://www.brownsville-pub.com/rfp_status/open/.
Please mark on the outside of the envelope and on any carrier's envelopes: "SEALED
BIDS FOR SUPPLY OF ELECTRICAL INVENTORY MATERIAL FOR GBIC
FEEDER EXTENSION, B036-26, APRIL 22, 2026 5:00 PM", and send to the
attention of Diane Solitaire, Purchasing Department, 1155 FM 511, Olmito, TX 78575.
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board will not be responsible in the event that the U.S.
Postal Service or any other courier system fails to deliver the sealed bids to the
Brownsville Public Utilities Board, Purchasing Office by the given deadline above. Bid
will be accepted via electronic transmission through Bidnet, only.
The Brownsville PUB reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive
irregularities contained therein and to accept any bid deemed most advantageous to the
Brownsville PUB.
BY:
Diane Solitaire
Purchasing
Brownsville Public Utilities Board
(956) 983-6366 - Phone

Please submit this page upon receipt.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
B#036-26 Supply of Electrical Inventory Material for GBIC Feeder Extension
For any clarifications, please contact Hugo E. Lopez at the Brownsville Public Utilities Board,
Purchasing Department at (956) 983-6364 or (956) 983-6375 e-mail: hlopez@brownsville-
pub.com
Please e-mail this page upon receipt of legal notice.
Check one:
( ) Yes, I will be able to send a bid; obtained bid package from website.
( ) Yes, I will be able to send a bid; please email the bid package.
Email:
( ) No, I will not be able to send a bid for the following reason:
If you are unable to send your bid, kindly indicate your reason for "No bid" above and return
this form via e-mail: hlopez@brownsville-pub.com or to dsolitaire@brownsville-
pub.com. This will ensure you remain active on our vendor list.
Date
Company:
Name:
Address:
City: State: Zip Code:
Phone: E-mail:
IF SPECIFICATIONS ARE DOWNLOADED FROM WEBSITE, PLEASE E-MAIL THIS PAGE
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Special Instructions
Contract Information
* Interpretation
Questions concerning terms, conditions, and technical specifications should be directed to:
Hugo E. Lopez, or Diane Solitaire, Purchasing & Materials
Purchasing Administrator Manager
(956)983-6375 (956)983-6366
* Tentative Time Line
1. April 6, 2026 to April 22, 2026 - Vendors work on bid.
2. April 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM CST -Vendor must submit one (1) set of
original bid documents in a sealed envelope to:
Diane Solitaire, Purchasing
1155 FM511
Olmito, TX 78575
Bid #036-26 - Supply of Electrical Inventory Material for GBIC Feeder
Extension
Due: April 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The above noted information must be included on bid envelope and on any carrier's
envelope/package. The Brownsville Public Utilities Board will not be held responsible
for missing, lost or late mail or late electronic transmission. Brownsville Public Utilities
Board will accept electronic transmission of sealed bids via Bidnet, only.
3. April 17, 2026 - Last day to submit questions
4. April 23, 2026 - Open bids at 10:30 AM
5. April 24, 2026 - May 20, 2026 - Evaluate bids
6. May 21, 2026 - Provide Final Recommendations
7. June 8, 2026 - Send to Utilities Board for approval
8. Term of contract will commence June 2026
* Or Equal
Brand name or manufacturer's reference used in this request is descriptive - not restrictive
-it is intended to indicate type and quality desired. Brands of like nature and quality will
be considered. If bidding on other than referenced specifications please provide complete
descriptive information of said article.
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* Pricing
Bid unit price on quantity specified, extend and show total. In case of errors in extension,
unit prices shall govern. Price shall remain firm until an award is made and for a
period of one year after original date of Purchase Order, unless otherwise stipulated.
All fields (UNIT PRICE, DELIVERY AND MANUFACTURER) in the Cost Sheets must
be completed. The data must be complete to identify the bidding brand.
Failure to submit any of the above information with the sealed bid will disqualify bid.
* Vendor Representative
The successful vendor agrees to send a personal representative with binding authority for the
company to the Brownsville Public Utilities Board upon request to make adjustments and/or
assist with coordination of all transactions as needed.
* Quality of Products
All items must be new, in first class condition, including containers suitable for shipment
and storage. No substitutions in standard grades or lesser quality will be accepted.
* Determining Factors for Award
1. Bidders net price on bid items
2. Stock availability
3. Reputation of brand names offered
4. Reputation and location of the bidder
5. Time and conditions of delivery
6. BPUB financial and legal responsibility evaluations of any identified
teaming arrangements involving significant joint ventures, subcontractors
and suppliers
* Contract with Vendor/Entity Indebted to BPUB
It is a policy of the BPUB to refuse to enter into a contract or other transaction with an
individual, sole proprietorship, joint venture, Limited Liability Company or other entity
indebted to BPUB.
* Vendor ACH (Direct Deposit) Services
The BPUB has implemented a payment service for vendors by depositing the payment
directly to the vendor's bank account. Successful vendor(s) will be required to receive
payments directly through Automated Clearing House (ACH) in lieu of a paper check. The
awarded vendor must agree to receive payments via ACH (Direct Deposit).
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* Tax Identification Number (TIN)
In accordance with IRS Publication 1220, aW9 form, or a W8 form in cases of a foreign
vendor, will be required of all vendors doing business with the Brownsville PUB. If a W9
or W8 form is not made available to Brownsville PUB, the first payment will be subject to
income tax withholding at a rate of 28% or 30% depending on the U.S. status and the
source of income as per IRS Publication 1220. The W9 or W8 form must be included
with bid response. Attached are sample forms.
* Taxes
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board is exempt from Federal Excise Tax, State Tax and
local Taxes. Do not include tax in the bid. If it is determined that tax was included in the
bid it will not be included in the tabulation or any awards. Tax exemption certificates will
be furnished upon request.
* Signing of Bid
Failure to sign bid will disqualify it. Person signing bid should show title or authority to
bind their firm to a contract.
* EEOC Guidelines
During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees not to discriminate against
any employee or applicant for employment because of race, national origin, age, religion,
gender, marital or veteran status, or physically challenging condition.
* As Needed Basis (NOT APPLICABLE)
Material to be released on an "as needed" basis and be billed as such. However,
successful vendor must have stock readily available for immediate shipment to the BPUB.
Brownsville PUB will not accept the full quantity at one time as specified on Cost Sheet.
* Contract and Purchase Order
The supply of Electrical Inventory Material for GBIC Feeder Extension will be delivered
FOB Brownsville Public Utilities Board, 1155 FM511, Olmito, Texas 78575. A contract
for the electrical material for GBIC Feeder Extension will be placed into effect by means of
a purchase order issued by the Brownsville Public Utilities Board after tabulation and final
approval by the Brownsville PUB Board.
* Terms (NOT APPLICABLE)
One (1) year from the date of award not to exceed the one (1) year or the awarded amount
whichever comes first, with the option to renew for an additional one (1) year period if
agreed upon in writing by both parties.
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* Brownsville Public Utilities Board Rights
1. If only one or no bid is received by "submission date", the BPUB has the
right to reject, re-bid, accept and/or extend the bid by up to an additional
two (2) weeks from original submission date.
2. The right to reject any/or all bids and to make award as they may appear to
be advantageous to the Brownsville Public Utilities Board.
3. The right to hold bid for 90 days from submission date without action, and
to waive all formalities in bid.
4. The right to extend the total bid beyond the original 90-day period prior to
an award, if agreed upon in writing by all parties (BPUB and
vendor/contractor) and if bidder/vendor holds original bid prices firm.
5. The right to terminate for cause or convenience all or any part of the
unfinished portion of the Project resulting from this solicitation within
Thirty (30) calendar days written notice; for cause: upon default by the
vendor/contractor, for delay or non-performance by the vendor/contractor;
or if it is deemed in the best interest of the BPUB for BPUB's convenience.
6. The right to increase or decrease quantities. In bid, stipulate whether an
increase or decrease in quantities will affect bid price
7. The Brownsville PUB has the right to refuse to enter into a contract or other
transaction with any individual or entity indebted to the municipality as per
Local Government Code 252.0436.
* Corrections
Any interpretation, correction, or change to the invitation to bid will be made by
ADDENDUM. Changes or corrections will be issued by the Brownsville PUB Purchasing
Department. Addenda will be emailed to all who have returned the Bid
Acknowledgment form. Addenda will be issued as expeditiously as possible. It is the
responsibility of the vendors to determine whether all addenda have been received. It will
be the responsibility of all respondents to contact the Brownsville PUB prior to submitting
a response to the invitation to bid to ascertain if any addenda have been issued, and to
obtain any all addenda, execute them, and return addenda with the response to the
invitation to bid. Addenda may be posted on the Brownsville PUB's website.
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COST SHEET
SPECIFY IF
COMMODITY QTY. DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE DELIVERY IN SPECIFY STD PKG
NO. DAYS (ARO) MFG/PART NO. APPLIES
**CABLE, AL 795 MCM BARE AAC CODE NAME
29,400 "ARBUTUS", APPROXIMATELY
E0215-00 ft 6 REELS OF 4,900 FT/REEL
**CABLE, 1351.5 AAC OH CONDCUTOR
102,00 CODE NAME "COLUMBINE",
E1700-00 0ft 3,000 FT/REEL
CABLE, 750KCMIL UNDERGROUND COPPER
3,830 (CU) 15KV, 3,830 FT/REEL WITH FOOTAGE
E1701-00 ft MARKERS
TERMINATION, CABLE POWER, COLD
SHRINK,500-1250KCML WITH BRACKET PART
E1702-00 60 ea NUMBER #CSTO-154J-SL2-B7
ADAPTER, TERMINAL, TRAVIS PATTERN #16-
E1706-00 15 ea 167B
E1710-00 318 ea CLAMP, DEADEND #ASD-69-N
E1714-00 15 ea CONNECTOR, IMPACT, BURNDY #109424-1
LUG, TERMINAL URD, 2 HOLE PENN-UNION,
E1722-00 30 ea PART #BLU-075D
TERMINATOR, URD, OUTDOOR, PART 3M #7665
E1726-00 30 ea S-4 & 7665-S-8
Note: The Cable E0215-00, E1700-00, and E1701-00 shall be delivered FOB Brownsville Public Utilities Board, 1155 FM511, Olmito, Texas 78575 via open
flat-bed trailer. Reels shipped in an enclosed trailer will be rejected upon delivery.
**Successful bidder is required to specify approximate gross, tare and net weights (per pound) for each reel pertaining to commodity E0215-00 and E1700-00.
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Note: The and cable shall be delivered FOB Brownsville Public Utilities Board, 1155
FM511, Olmito, Texas 78575 via open flat-bed trailer. Reels shipped in an enclosed trailer
will be rejected upon delivery
Special Instructions:
IF YOU ARE NOT BIDDING THE SPECIFIED BRAND NAME, THE BPUB
MAY REQUEST A "CUT SHEET" FROM THE PRODUCT YOU ARE
BIDDING ON.
VENDOR IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT "CUT SHEET" WITHIN TWO (2)
BUSINESS DAYS FROM NOTIFICATION IN ORDER FOR VENDOR'S
ITEM TO BE CONSIDERED.
VENDOR SHALL NOT WITHDRAW THEIR BID WITHIN 90 DAYS FROM
THE OPENING DATE. DILIGENCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
The Purchase Order quantities are subject to BPUB's right to increase or decrease as deemed
necessary. Stipulate below, if an increase or decrease in quantity affects bid price:
(_____) Yes, an increase or decrease in quantity affects bid price.
(_____) No, an increase or decrease in quantity will not affect bid price.
Price shall remain firm until an award is made and for a period of one year after original date
of Purchase Order, unless otherwise stipulated.
Company Name:
Authorized Company Representative:
Print Name
Authorized Company Representative:
Signature *Failure to sign bid will disqualify it*
Company Address:
Telephone #:
Email:
COMMENTS:
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REQUIRED FORMS
CHECKLIST
The following forms are be submitted as a part of the Bid/RFP/RFQ document
NAME FORM DESCRIPTION SUBMITTED WITH BID
YES NO
Acknowledgement Form
Legal Notice Debarment Certification
Ethics Statement
Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
W9 or W8 Form
Certification of Interested Party Form
1295
Residence Certification Form
State Law Verification
House Bill 89
Bid Schedule/Cost sheet completed
and signed
Special Cashier Check or Bid Bond of 5% of
Instructions Total Amount of Bid (if applicable)
OSHA 300 Log (if applicable)
Contractor Pre-Bid Disclosure
completed, signed and notarized (if
applicable)
Sub-Contractor Pre-Bid Disclosure
completed, signed, and notarized (if
applicable)
References Complete the Previous Customer
Reference Worksheet for each
reference provided
Addenda
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ETHICS STATEMENT
(THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY AND SUBMITTED WITH BID RESPONSE)
The undersigned bidder, by signing and executing this bid, certifies and represents to the Brownsville
Public Utilities Board that bidder has not offered, conferred or agreed to confer any pecuniary benefit, as
defined by (1.07 (a) (6) of the Texas Penal Code, or any other thing of value as consideration for the
receipt of information or any special treatment of advantage relating to this bid; the bidder also certifies
and represents that the bidder has not offered, conferred or agreed to confer any pecuniary benefit or other
thing of value as consideration for the recipient's decision, opinion, recommendation, vote or other
exercise of discretion concerning this bid, the bidder certifies and represents that bidder has neither
coerced nor attempted to influence the exercise of discretion by any officer, trustee, agent or employee of
the Brownsville Public Utilities Board concerning this bid on the basis of any consideration not
authorized by law; the bidder also certifies and represents that bidder has not received any information not
available to other bidders so as to give the undersigned a preferential advantage with respect to this bid;
the bidder further certifies and represents that bidder has not violated any state, federal, or local law,
regulation or ordinance relating to bribery, improper influence, collusion or the like and that bidder will
not in the future offer, confer, or agree to confer any pecuniary benefit or other thing of value of any
officer, trustee, agent or employee of the Brownsville Public Utilities Board in return for the person
having exercised their person's official discretion, power or duty with respect to this bid; the bidder
certifies and represents that it has not now and will not in the future offer, confer, or agree to confer a
pecuniary benefit or other thing of value to any officer, trustee, agent, or employee of the Brownsville
Public Utilities Board in connection with information regarding this bid, the submission of this bid, the
award of this bid or the performance, delivery or sale pursuant to this bid.
THE BIDDER SHALL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS THE BROWNSVILLE
PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD, ALL OF ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES FROM
AND AGAINST ALL CLAIMS, ACTIONS, SUITS, DEMANDS, PROCEEDING, COSTS,
DAMAGES, AND LIABILITIES, ARISING OUT OF, CONNECTED WITH, OR RESULTING
FROM ANY ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF CONTRACTOR OR ANY AGENT, EMPLOYEE,
SUBCONTRACTOR, OR SUPPLIER OF CONTRACTOR IN THE EXECUTION OR
PERFORMANCE OF THIS BID.
I have read all of the specifications and general bid requirements and do hereby certify that all items
submitted meet specifications.
COMPANY: _______________________________________
AGENT NAME: ____________________________________
AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________
ADDRESS: ________________________________________
CITY: ____________________________________________
STATE: ____________________________ ZIP CODE: ________________
TELEPHONE: ________________________ TELEFAX: ___________________
FEDERAL ID#: ____________ AND/OR SOCIAL SECURITY #:
DEVIATIONS FROM SPECIFICATIONS IF ANY:
NOTE: QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS FROM PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTORS SHOULD BE RAISED
WITH OWNER AND ITS CONSULTANT (IF APPLICABLE) AND RESOLVED IF POSSIBLE, PRIOR TO
THE BID SUBMITTAL DATE. ANY LISTED DEVIATIONS IN A FINALLY SUBMITTED BID MAY
ALLOW THE OWNER TO REJECT A BID AS NON-RESPONSIVE.
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