Purchase Aluminum Wire

Lincoln Electric System (LES) is soliciting bids under solicitation number 102-26 for the purchase and delivery of 28,500 feet of ACSR 26/7 aluminum conductor, specifically size 556.5 kcmil with the code name DOVE. The material must comply with ASTM B232 standards and be delivered on six reels, consisting of three reels of 6,000 feet and three reels of 3,500 feet. Physical constraints for the reels include a maximum flange diameter of 72 inches, a maximum width of 54 inches, and a maximum gross weight of 10,000 lbs. All deliveries are to be made to the LES facility located at 9445 Rokeby Rd, Lincoln, NE 68526. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the LES Online Procurement System in a single .pdf or .zip file by August 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. Bidders are required to provide their own delivery dates and specify FOB terms, although the contract indicates that transportation charges are to be paid by the vendor. Payment is set at Net30 and is contingent upon successful inspection and testing at the destination. Evaluation is based on price, with an escalator clause utilized for bid comparisons, and bidders must provide detailed technical specifications and performance guarantees. This is a local SLED procurement and does not follow federal FAR guidelines.