Purchase 750 15kV EPR Power Cable

Background

Lincoln Electric System (LES) is seeking bids for the procurement of 15kV EPR power cable to support its electrical infrastructure. The goal of this contract is to furnish and deliver high-quality power cable that meets specific technical requirements for use in a grounded-wye system at 60 Hz. This procurement aligns with LES's mission to provide reliable electric service to its customers.

Work Details

The contract involves the supply of 6,000 feet of 15kV EPR power cable, specifically:

Cable Type

Single conductor, 750 kcmil compressed stranded copper, 15 kV class III 133% insulated with ethylene propylene rubber (EPR). - Specifications include discharge-free or discharge-resistant thermosetting rubber-based elastomer, copper tape shielded, and jacketed. - The cable must be suitable for direct burial in earth, for wet and dry locations, and in open air. - It should comply with ICEA S-97-682-2023 and AEIC CS8-20 standards. - The cable shall be triple extruded for simultaneous application of conductor shield, insulation, and insulation shield. - The central conductor must be uncoated copper with Class B concentric stranding. - The insulation must be thermosetting EPR with specific thickness requirements as per standards. - The jacket material should be sunlight resistant Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE). - Each shipping reel must contain approximately 1,000 feet of cable and meet specified shipping requirements.

Period of Performance

The delivery date for the cable is to be specified by the bidder in their proposal, with an emphasis on timely delivery as an essential element of the contract.

Place of Performance

The products will be delivered to Lincoln Electric System at 2620 Fairfield St, Lincoln, NE 68521.

Bidder Requirements

Bidders must provide a certified test report on equivalent cables and demonstrate a minimum of 20 years' experience manufacturing similar cables for electric utilities in the U.S. Additionally, they must submit qualification test reports per applicable standards. Bids with lead times greater than 12 weeks may be rejected at LES's discretion.