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131-26State & Local

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Lincoln Electric System is soliciting formal bids for a three-year purchase agreement to furnish and deliver various electrical connectors, including hot line screw type clamps, parallel groove clamps, and secondary slip fit bar type connectors. The contract period runs from November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2029. Bids must be submitted electronically via the LES Online Procurement System by October 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. All deliveries are to be FOB destination to Lincoln, Nebraska, with payment terms set at Net 30. The agreement requires bidders to use approved manufacturers such as Hubbell, ABB-Blackburn, NSI-Polaris, or Utilico, with any alternatives requiring a formal standards approval process. A critical component of the contract is the vendor's obligation to maintain minimum stock levels for high-volume items in their warehouse, which LES reserves the right to audit. Delivery lead times are capped at two weeks after receipt of order for stocking items, while non-stocking items are based on provided factory lead times. Additionally, the successful bidder must complete an Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance Form and certify adherence to non-discrimination laws and Nebraska state regulations.

General Info

Three-year bid for electrical connectors for Lincoln Electric System from 2026 to 2029.

Agency

Nebraska → Lincoln Electric System

NAICS

N/A

Place of Performance

NE, USA

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Documents

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Bidders Signature Page - Purchase Connectors Bid 131-26

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Connectors Specifications and Bid Form

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Instructions to Bidders - Bid #131-26 Purchase Connectors

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LES Bid #131-26 Purchase of Connectors Award Letter

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EEO Compliance Form 51

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AgencyNebraska → Lincoln Electric System
Contacts1 person available
OfficeNE, USA
Organization / AgencyNebraska → Lincoln Electric System
Office AddressNE, USA
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All questions must be submitted through this bid portal under the "Clarifications" TabLES Procurement Dept
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Return to Bid List Bid NUMBER 131-26 TITLE Purchase Connectors PROCESS Two Step Unsealing BASE CURRENCY USD STATUS Open for Bidding CLOSES IN 15 days: 14 hours: 55 minutes: 32 seconds DESCRIPTION BID DOCUMENTS CALENDAR
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NUMBER 131-26 TITLE Purchase Connectors AVAILABLE DATE 9/29/2026 4:00 PM CLARIFICATION DEADLINE 10/8/2026 4:00 PM DUE DATE 10/15/2026 2:00 PM CONTACT INFORMATION LES Procurement Dept; procurementdept@les.com; All questions must be submitted through this bid portal under the "Clarifications" Tab. BID TYPE Formal BILL TO Accounts Payable,, 9445 Rokeby Road,, Lincoln, NE 68526 US DESCRIPTION
Lincoln Electric System is requesting bids to furnish and deliver FOB Lincoln, Nebraska on a three year purchase agreement the listed connectors per LES Specifications.
Successful bidder will be required to complete the Complete the Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance Form.
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