Purchase Ground Rods

Lincoln Electric System is soliciting formal bids for a three-year purchase agreement to furnish and deliver ground rods and related components, including threadless couplings and copper clad ground rods, 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. The agreement requires vendors to be authorized to sell products in Nebraska and to use manufacturers listed in the bid form unless they undergo a formal standards approval process. The contract mandates that vendors maintain minimum stock levels for specific items, with a maximum delivery time of two weeks after receipt of order for these stocked materials. All deliveries are FOB destination to locations specified by LES, with payment terms set at Net 30 following successful specification testing. Successful bidders must complete an Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance Form and provide weekly order status reports. Evaluation factors for the award include technical specifications, delivery timelines, pricing, and equipment guarantees, though LES reserves the right to reject any or all bids at its sole discretion.