Purchase Cutouts and Fuse Links

Lincoln Electric System is soliciting bids for a three-year stock agreement to furnish and deliver various cutouts and fuse links, with a performance period running from November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2029. The procurement includes a wide range of electrical utility materials such as disconnect switches, open-type dropout cutouts, and various ampacity Type T fuse links. Bids must be submitted electronically via the eBid system by October 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. To be eligible, bidders must be authorized by the manufacturer to sell products in Nebraska and must utilize manufacturers already listed in the bid form unless they undergo a formal standards approval process. The contract requires the successful vendor to maintain minimum stock levels for critical or high-volume items, with a maximum delivery time of two weeks after receipt of order for stocked items and factory lead-times for non-stocked items. Financial terms are set at Net 30, with freight provided as prepaid and allowed FOB destination. Bidders are required to submit comprehensive technical specifications regarding design, materials, and performance guarantees, and must complete an Equal Employment Opportunity compliance form. Prices must remain firm for the first 90 days of the contract, and the vendor is obligated to provide weekly order status reports to the Lincoln Electric System Procurement Department.