RFB for Wire

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 (EST) on
August 4, 2026 and immediately thereafter publicly opened and read for the furnishing of:
30,000' -STK# 201360 WIRE, 1/0 15KV U.G. PRI. CABLE
25,000lbs. -STK# 204580 WIRE, 336.4 ACSR 18/1
8,000lbs. -STK# 204570 WIRE, 1/0 ACSR 6/1
1,000' -STK# 201290 WIRE, 350 MCM COPPER
1,200' -STK# 204670 WIRE, 1/0 QUADDRAPLEX CABLE
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.
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SECTION I
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORMAL BIDS
RELATED TO THE PURCHASE OF APPARATUS, SUPPLIES,
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
AUGUST 4, 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. 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.
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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.
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, 701 Utility Way, Greenville, North Carolina 27834, unless otherwise specified. The
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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 23, 2026.
18.0 CONTRACT PERIOD
N/A
19.0 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 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.
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.
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The cable is to be shipped on 3,000 ft. non-returnable reels per NEMA WC26;
maximum dimensions 78" diameter, 56" width. (GUC Stock #201360)
II. 336.4 MCM ACSR 18/1 strand, bare conductor, code "Merlin". Conductor to be
shipped on 4,160 lb. non-returnable reels (6 required); maximum dimensions 66"
diameter, 37" width. (GUC Stock #204580)
III. 1/0 AWG ACSR, 6/1 strand, bare conductor, code "Raven". Conductor to be
shipped on 800 lb. non-returnable reels (10 required); maximum dimensions 66"
diameter, 37" width. (GUC Stock #204570)
IV. 350 MCM Copper - 350 MCM Copper (VARIOUS) (37 strand; 600 volt; UL Listed
Type THWN-2 , ; 1,173 lbs per 1000'. 1000' non-returnable reels; maximum dimensions
60" diameter, 37" width. gasoline and oil resistant; rated 90 degreesC wet or dry; annealed
copper conductor; insulated and marked with high heat, moisture and sunlight resistant
black PVC,). (GUC Stock #201290)
V. 1/0 OH Quadraplex, Four conductor quadraplexed cable assembly, 600 volts
consisting of three #1/0 AWG conductors and one #1/0 AWG conductor. Each
insulated phase conductor shall be identifiable and construction to be #1/0 Class
"B" 9 strand, concentric round EC grade aluminum, 12 hard minimum. The neutral
conductor is to be #1/0 Class "B" 6/1 strand concentric round EC grade
aluminum, 12 hard aluminum. The insulation is to be 60 mil free stripping cross-
link polyethylene rated at 90 degrees C wet or dry locations, UV protected, color to be
black, code "Costena". Cable to be shipped on 1,200' reels; maximum
dimensions 60" diameter, 37" width. (GUC Stock #204670)
Notes: (1) All item(s) will be purchased in box quantities.
(2) 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.
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Vendor Name: __________
GREENVILLE UTILITIES COMMISSION
PROPOSAL FORM FOR WIRE
In the space below, please provide a price quote for the following Wire per the attached
specifications. If your firm is unable to furnish the Wire in accordance with our specifications
and you wish to offer a substitute, please provide us with full details of the approved equivalent.
QUOTATIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED BY 2:00 PM ON AUGUST 4, 2026. Quotations can
be mailed or delivered to Cleve Haddock, Lifetime CLGPO, Procurement Manager, 401 South
Greene Street, Greenville, N.C. 27834. Greenville Utilities reserves the right to reject any and all
quotes that are not in GUC's best interest.
Est. Delivery $Unit
Item # Description Brand
Quantity Weeks Price $ Extension
STK# WIRE, 1/0 15KV U.G. PRI
201360 Cable 30,000'
STK# WIRE, 336.4 ACSR 18/1
204580 25,000lbs.
STK# WIRE, 1/0 ACSR 6/1
204570 8,000lbs.
STK# WIRE, 350 MCM COPPER
201290 1,000'
STK# WIRE, 1/0 QUADDRAPLEX
204670 CABLE 1,200'
TOTAL ITEMS I-V $____________
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.
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 - V.
Complete and Check All Math: It is the responsibility of the Bidder to extend unit prices and
supply a total for all items.
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It is certified that this proposal is made in good faith and without collusion or connection with any
other person bidding on the same above listed items. It is also certified that this proposal is made
in good faith and without collusion or connection with any GUC employee(s).
Certified check or cash for $ n/a or bid bond for $ n/a attached.
Firm Name:_________________________________________ Phone: (_____)____________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________
City _______________________________ State _________________ Zip Code ___________
Fax (____)_______________________ E-mail ______________________________________
Authorized Official _______________________________ Title __________________________
Typed Name
________________________________ Date _________________________
Signature
Two (2) copies of your proposal should be received no later than
August 4, 2026 at 2:00 pm (EST).
NO BIDS CONSIDERED UNLESS SUBMITTED ON THIS FORM(S)
(RETURN ONLY THIS FORM(S) AND EXCEPTION, E-VERIFY)
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Letter of Compliance to E-Verify for Greenville Utilities Commission
1. I have submitted a bid for contract or desire to enter into a contract with the Greenville
Utilities Commission;
2. As part of my duties and responsibilities pursuant to said bid and/or contract, I affirm
that I am aware of and in compliance with the requirements of E-Verify, Article 2 of
Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes, to include (mark which applies):
3. ____ After hiring an employee to work in the United States I verify the work
authorization of said employee through E-Verify and retain the record of the verification
of work authorization while the employee is employed and for one year thereafter; or
4. ____ I employ less than twenty-five (25) employees in the State of North Carolina.
5. As part of my duties and responsibilities pursuant to said bid and/or contract, I affirm
that to the best of my knowledge and subcontractors employed as a part of this bid
and/or contract, are in compliance with the requirements of E-Verify, Article 2 of
Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes, to include (mark which applies):
6. ____ After hiring an employee to work in the United States the subcontractor verifies
the work authorization of said employee through E-Verify and retains the record of the
verification of work authorization while the employee is employed and for one year
thereafter; or
7. ____ Employ less than twenty-five (25) employees in the State of North Carolina.
Specify subcontractor: _______________________________________________
________________________________ (Company Name)
By: ________________________________ (Typed Name)
________________________________ (Authorized Signatory)
_________________________________ (Title)
_________________________________ (Date)
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GREENVILLE UTILITIES COMMISSION
GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
EXCEPTION FORM
Specifications for:
30,000' -STK# 201360 WIRE, 1/0 15KV U.G. PRI. CABLE
25,000lbs. -STK# 204580 WIRE, 336.4 ACSR 18/1
8,000lbs. -STK# 204570 WIRE, 1/0 ACSR 6/1
1,000' -STK# 201290 WIRE, 350 MCM COPPER
1,200' -STK# 204670 WIRE, 1/0 QUADDRAPLEX CABLE
Bidder's Certification: This is to certify that it is our intent to furnish Price, Equipment,
Materials, Services, Etc., in absolute compliance with the bid specification except where
expressly noted below.
Instructions: The following is a list of exceptions to the bidding documents and/or
specifications pertaining to the furnishing of the requested materials. Bidders shall identify each
exception by specification page and paragraph number on this form. The omission of exception
assumes complete compliance with the Specifications.
Page/Paragraph # Exception/Variation
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Firm Represented: _________________________________________________________
Typed Name: _________________________________________________________
Authorized Signature of Certification: ____________________________________________
Date: __________________
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