CONDUCTOR COPPER CABLE 500 TRIPLEX 15KV

The City of Glendale Purchasing Department is soliciting quotes under RFQ 404317 for the furnishing and delivery of 20,000 feet of triplexed 500 KCMIL compact copper 15kV underground power cable. This cable is designed for use in the city's 60 hertz, 7200/12470Y volt, three-phase, four-wire underground distribution system. Technical specifications require 175 mil ethylene propylene rubber insulation, a 26 #12 AWG copper concentric neutral, and a moisture-resisting black linear low-density polyethylene jacket. The product must comply with ICEA S-94-649 and AEIC CS8 standards. Deliveries must be made FOB Glendale, California, with the cable provided on returnable metal reels. Each reel must contain 1,250 feet of cable, not exceed a gross weight of 12,000 pounds, and adhere to NEMA WC 26 drum diameter requirements. The contractor is required to refund all reel deposits for items returned in good condition within two years of delivery. The City reserves the right to award the contract to the overall low bidder or split the award among multiple bidders. Quotes must be submitted via the PlanetBids portal or in a sealed envelope by October 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM. All pricing must exclude taxes and include delivery. Bidders offering an equivalent product must provide descriptive specifications to substantiate the equivalency for the City's review. Additionally, vendors must provide proof of workers' compensation insurance or a certificate of self-insurance before commencing work and ensure all goods comply with CAL-OSHA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws.