Purchase Smoothwall Conduit

Lincoln Electric System is soliciting formal bids for the purchase and delivery of solid-wall collapsible high-density polyethylene smoothwall conduit designed for directional boring and direct burial to protect electric power and fiber optic cables. The requirement includes 60,000 feet of 2 inch SDR 15.5, 16,800 feet of 4 inch SDR 13.5, and 18,450 feet of 6 inch SDR 13.5 conduit. All materials must be delivered FOB to specified job sites in Lincoln, Nebraska, with all transportation charges paid by the vendor. Bids are due by October 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT and must be submitted through the LES Online Procurement System. Technical specifications require the conduit to meet ASTM F2160 and ASTM D3350 standards, featuring specific color coding and markings: black with three red stripes for power and black with three orange stripes for communication. Materials must be delivered in continuous lengths on returnable, lightweight steel reels, stored upright, and sealed at both ends. The successful bidder must provide a certification report for each reel, including lot numbers and cell classification. Award evaluation will consider technical specifications, delivery timelines, and price stability, with payment issued Net30 after successful receipt and testing. Additionally, bidders must comply with all applicable federal and Nebraska state laws, including Equal Employment Opportunity requirements.