Purchase Smoothwall Conduit

Lincoln Electric System (LES) is soliciting formal bids under solicitation 120-26 for the purchase and delivery of solid-wall high-density polyethylene (HDPE) smoothwall conduit used to protect electric power and fiber optic cables. The requirement consists of 15,000 feet of 2-inch SDR 15.5 conduit and 10,350 feet of 6-inch SDR 13.5 conduit, both specified as black with red stripes. All materials must meet ASTM F2160 and ASTM D3350 standards, with carbon black content between 2.0% and 3.0% per ASTM D 1603. Bids are due by October 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT and must be submitted electronically via the LES Online Procurement System. The conduit must be delivered FOB to the LES Operations Center in Lincoln, Nebraska, on returnable lightweight steel reels with specific requirements for banding, sealing, and surface marking every two feet. The manufacturer is required to provide certification reports for each shipping reel, including lot numbers and cell classifications. Evaluation factors for the award include technical specifications, the stated delivery date, which is an essential element of the contract, and any price escalator clauses. Payment terms are Net30, with full payment made within thirty days after receipt and successful testing. The successful bidder must comply with all applicable United States and Nebraska state laws, adhere to fair employment practices, and provide guarantees against mechanical and physical defects.