Purchase Tubular Structures

Lincoln Electric System is soliciting formal bids for the design, detailing, manufacturing, and delivery of S-26-22 tubular steel pole structures and associated hardware for the 70th and Bluff and 128th and Adams substations. The scope includes one A-Frame deadend structure, two H-Frame deadend structures, and two static wire support structures (42ft and 52ft), along with their respective anchor bolt assemblies. All manufacturers must be AISC certified and provide evidence of certification, basic preliminary drawings, PLS-Pole files, and design calculations at the time of bidding. Technical standards require adherence to ASCE 48 for structural design, AWS D1.1 for welding, and various ASTM standards for materials and galvanizing. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest total bid price, delivery date, and any noted exceptions. Key delivery milestones include anchor bolt assemblies for H-Frames by October 1, 2027, and all other structures and bolts by September 1, 2028. Deliveries are FOB Lincoln, Nebraska, with transportation charges paid by the vendor. Payment terms are Net30, following successful testing by LES. Bidders must submit their proposals through the LES Procurement Portal by November 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT, and are required to complete an Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance Request Form upon winning the bid.