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5919
LP CABLE
15kV Jacketed, 750KCM
BID DATE: 2:00 PM (Our clock ) May 23, 2005
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REVISION DESCRIPTIONS
REVISION DESCRIPTION (Previous Revision Descriptions on File)
CHANGE
APPROVED
NOTICE
6-19-92
Tim M. Sagen
NEW
6-19-92
REVISION A:
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• Paragraph 3.2.2.10: Add jacket marked in accordance with NESC.
Sue Coram
• Paragraph 3.2.2.2 and 3.3.2: Change Union Carbide number from 0802 to 0800.
5/4/93
• Paragraph 3.3.7: Define jacket shrink back 0.250.
• Table IV: Add jacket shrink back references.
• Paragraph 4.7.7.2: Add "insulation" to shrink back to differentiate from jacket shrink
back.
• Paragraph 4.7.7.3: Require aging before high voltage time test. Change step from
639 to 620v/mil.
• Add paragraph 4.7.12: Jacket shrink back.
• Appendix A: Delete Canada Wire and Reynolds, add Southwire and correct
CABLEC's name.
• Reissue
REVISION B:
Tim Sagen
• Paragraph 3.3.71 4.7.12 change jacket shrinkback from .26' to 100 mils.
Sue Coram
• Paragraph 3.2.2.9: change jacket shrinkback to match 3.3.>
3/24/95
• Paragraph 3.2.2.7: Correct DOI from .935 to .947.
• Paragraph 3.1.1: add "-87" to AEIC standard on priority list.
REVISION C:
Tim Sagen
• Updated Appendix A
Sue Coram
8/6/97
REVISION D:
Bill Bray
• Reformatted no reissue
7/11/2000
Revision E:
1/16/02
Kraig Bader
• Completely revised to reflect
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ICEA S94-649-2000 and AEIC CS8-2000.
• Insulation and shield thickness requirements are now specified using min and max
points rather than minimum averages.
• Changed insulation thickness on 750 kCM cable from 220 mils to 175 mils.
Revision F:
4/17/2002
Kraig Bader
• 750 kcmil stock number on title page changed from 7503-1120 to 7503-1130
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• Rephrased "true triple extrusion" definition.
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• Changed Union Carbide Corporation to Dow Chemical.
• Changed insulation codes in Table 11.
• Changed the conductor shield compound to Dow Chemical HFDA-0802 from
HFDA-0800. 0802 is the correct compound for aluminum conductors. Corrected
General Cable's conductor shield number from LS-5502 to XFB-5502.
• Flexible jacket material DFDB 6433 added to specification for use on 750kcmil
cable.
• Deleted the Insulation Heat Distortion Test.
• Changed the number of reels requiring an insulation resistance test from all to three
from each cable core extruder run.
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REVISION DESCRIPTION (Previous Revision Descriptions on File)
CHANGE
APPROVED
NOTICE
Revision G:
5/9/2002
Kraig Bader
• 750 kcmil Serial code changed to "04" in tables to reflect reference on page 2.
5/9/2002
• Insulation shield thickness reduction values in Table 10 removed. Values are
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redundant and are already specified by Table 9.
Revision H
Kraig Bader
• Removed Equistar 320TR-XLPE insulation compound from the approved list.
01 /29/2003
Equistar has ceased to manufacture medium voltage compounds. Amended Table
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11 to reflect the change in insulation identification requirements.
• Removed optional 'low density nonconductive, flexible polyethylene compound Dow
Chemical compound number DFDB-6433 (367-102-04)" from the approved
jacketing compounds.
Revision I
Kraig Bader
• Adjusted product description from 15 KV Two Conductor Tree -Retardant
5/2/2005
Cross - Linked Polyethylene Insulated Jacketed Cable" to "15 KV, Concentric
Neutral, Tree -Retardant Cross - Linked Polyethylene Insulated, Jacketed
Cable"
• More clearly list the approved compounds for use in conductor shield,
insulation, and insulation shield (Sections 3.2.2.2,
• Removed reference to Dow insulation compound preference over AT Plastics in
3.2.2.3
• Amended shipping instructions to remove the requirement for wooden lagging
on the shipping reels. Several failures of new cable related to nail -holes indicate
that the lagging installation step laces the cable at risk.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
REVISION DESCRIPTIONS
1 SCOPE...........................................................
2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
3 REQUIREMENTS
3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN..............................................................................................................
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3.1.1 Basic Design Standards...........................................................................................................................................
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3. L2 Temperature Ratings ........... ............ ..... -......................... ...... -............................ .................. ...........
..._......... ........ 7
3.1.3 General Construction..............................................................................................................................................
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3.1.4 Guarantee................................................................................................................................................................
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3.1.5 Approved,i4anufacturers.........................................................................................................................................
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3.2 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN OF 367-102-01 AND 367-102-04...........................................................
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3.2.1 Functional Description............................................................................................................................................
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3.2.2 Design and Construction.........................................................................................................................................
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3.2.2.1 Conductor........................................................................................................................................................................8
3.2.2.2 Conductor Shielding......................................................................................................................................................10
3.2.2.3 Insulation.......................................................................................................................................................................10
3.2.2.4 Diameter Over Insulation..............................................................................................................................................1
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3.2.2.5 Insulation Shielding (Insulation Screen) ....... .............................. ..................................................................................
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3.2.2.6 Diameter Over Shield ....... -............. .-... _...... ........... _........... .... --....... ..._............................... ..................................
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3.2.2.7 Concentric Neutral........................................................................................................................................................
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3.2.2.8 Jacket............................................................................................................................................................................12
3.2.2.9 Cable Identification.......................................................................................................................................................13
4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
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4.1 RESPONSIBILITY FOR INSPECTION......................................................................................................................
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4.2 CLASSIFICATION OF TESTS...................................................................................................................................
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4.3 TEST REPORT.............................................................................................................................................................
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4.4 SIMILARITY OF TESTS.............................................................................................................................................
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4.5 QUALIFICATION AND SAMPLING TESTS............................................................................................................
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4.6 FUNCTIONAL TESTS (ELECTRICAL AND PHYSICAL TESTS ON COMPLETED CABLES)... ........................
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4.7 TEST METHODS (QUALIFICATION AND SAMPLING).......................................................................................
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4.7.1 Examination Of Product.............................................................................._........................................................16
4.7.2 Conductor Tests.....................................................................................................................................................
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4.7.3 Conductor Shielding b'olume Resistivity...............................................................................................................
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4.7.4 Wafer Boil Test (Conductor And Insulation Shielding Solvent Extraction).................................................... ..........................................
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4. 7.5 Physical and Aging "Pests Qf Semiconducting Shields............ .......... ............................... .........................
............. 16
4.7.6 Insulation Tests (Physical And Aging)..................................................................................................................
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4.7.6.1 Physical Test Procedures...............................................................................................................................................16
4.7.6.2 Aging Tests...................................................................................................................................................................17
4.7.6.3 Deleted..........................................................................................................................................................................17
4.7.6.4 Hot Creep - Insulation..................................................................................................................................................17
4.7.7 Physical and Electrical Tests - Insulated Conductor...........................................................................................
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4.7.7.1 Insulation Shrink Back Test..........................................................................................................................................17
4.7.7.2 High Voltage Time Test................................................................................................................................................17
4.7.7.3 Impulse Breakdown Test .................................. ........... ......... --... -......... ....................................... ............
.................... 17
4.7.7.4 Cyclic Aging.................................................................................................................................................................17
4.7.7.5 Accelerated Water Absorption Test..............................................................................................................................17
4.7.7.6 Accelerated Water Treeing Test....................................................................................................................................17
4.7.7.7 Thermomechanical Qualification Test..........................................................................................................................17
4.7.7.8 Dissipation Factor Verification Tests............................................................................................................................17
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4.7.8 Void and Contaminant Determination..................................................................................................................
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4.7.9 Internal Irregularity Test... ............................................................................................................. ........... ..........
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4.7. 10 Insulation Shielding Volume Resistivity....._.......................................................................................................
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4.7.11 Shield Stripping...................................................................................................................................................
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4.7.12 Radial Resistivity Test.........................................................................................................................................
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4.7.13 Jacket Shrinkhack Test........................................................................................................................................
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4.7.14 Heat Distortion — Jacket......................................................................................................................................
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4.8 TEST METHODS (FUNCTIONAL TESTS)...............................................................................................................
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4.8.1 Alternating - Current Voltage Test........................................................................................................................
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4.8.2 Insulation Resistance.............................................................................................................................................
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4.8.3 Partial Discharge Test .................................. .......................................................................... I ..... I.......................
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5 PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY................................................................................................................................
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6 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS......................................................................................................................20
APPENDIXA.......................................................................................................................................................................21
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SPECIFICATION FOR
TWO -CONDUCTOR CROSS -LINKED POLYETHYLENE INSULATED CABLE
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This specification establishes the minimum requirements for two -conductor insulated, shielded, and jacketed
concentric -neutral underground distribution cable, insulated with a thermosetting dielectric based on cross -
linked polyethylene (XLP). Cable described herein is intended for 60 Hz, single and three-phase applications in
wet or dry locations in conduit, underground duct systems, direct buried and aerial installations in open air in
sunlight.
2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
The following documents of the issue shown form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. In
those cases when the document is not dated, the latest issue in effect on the date of invitation for bids shall form
a part of this specification.
2.1 AEIC NO. CS-8-2000 (1s' Edition) -Specifications for Extruded Dielectric, Shielded Power Cables Rated 5
through 46 W, first edition.
2.2 ICEA PUB. NO. S-94-649-2000 -Standard for Concentric Neutral Cables Rated 5,000— 46,000 Volts.
2.3 OTHER STANDARDS
Applicable ASTM standards
Applicable ANSI standards
Other applicable ICEA(NEMA standards
3 REQUIREMENTS
3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN
3.1.1 Basic Design Standards
Cables purchased under these specifications shall, unless otherwise specified, meet the requirements of AEIC
No. CS8, applicable ANSUICEA Standards, and the modifications and additions given in the subsequent
paragraphs. In case of conflict, the requirements of the following documents shall apply in the priority shown:
1) This specification.
2) AEIC No. CS8-2000
3) ANSUICEA S-94-649-2000
4) Other applicable ANSI, ICEA-NEMA and ASTM Standards.
3.1.2 Temperature Ratings
The following maximum temperature ratings shall apply:
Operating (Continuous) Emergency Overload Short Circuit
90°C (194-F) 130°C (266°F) 250°C (482°F)
3.1.3 General Construction
Cable covered by this specification consists of a blocked strand central conductor, conducting strand shielding
layer, TRXLPE insulation, semi -conducting XLPE insulation shield, concentric neutral applied helically overall, and
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an overall insulating thermoplastic jacket. The conductor shield, insulation, and insulation shield shall be applied to
the conductor through a single crosshead in one manufacturing pass; i.e., true triple extrusion is required. The
insulation compound shall be extra clean and transported and stored in contamination -free bulk handling systems.
Insulation compound handling systems shall be closed systems approved by the City of Fort Collins. Systems
shall subject 100% of the insulation compound to filtering and metal detectors to eliminate streamers, fines, off-
color pellets, and ferrous and non-ferrous metal contaminants. The insulation and shield layers shall be cross -
linked by a dry cure method approved by the City of Fort Collins.
3.1.4 Guarantee
Seller warrants that cable furnished under these specifications is free of defects in material and workmanship,
that it has been manufactured and tested in accordance with these specifications and that the results of said
tests comply with the requirements of said specifications. Seller agrees to provide replacement product for (i)
any cable found defective in material or workmanship regardless of the age of the cable, or (ii) any cable failing
during normal and proper use within one year of the date of placing in service. The date of placing in service is
the date on which operating voltage is first applied. All replacements shall be made free of charge, f.o.b. the
delivery point called for in the original order. The requirements of paragraph 4.1 of this specification, requiring
independent testing laboratory certification, shall in no way limit the liability of the vendor regarding the
guarantee.
3.1.5 Approved Manufacturers
Cable purchased under this specification shall be of the manufacturers listed in Appendix A. Only direct bids
from approved manufacturers with current AEIC qualification test reports on file with the City of Fort Collins will
be accepted. Manufacturers not listed may submit written proposals demonstrating compliance with these
specifications for consideration of addition to the accepted manufacturers list prior to the next request for bids.
In addition to inclusion on the list in Appendix A, manufacturer's cable must satisfy all requirements of this
specification to be acceptable.
3.2 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN OF 367-102-01 and 367-102-04
3.2.1 Functional Description
The cable shall be 15 kV triple extruded TRXLPE insulated, with concentric neutral and LLDPE (367-102, serial
01) or LDPE (367-102, serial 04) jacket, suitable for direct burial, for use on a 7.960/13.8kV grounded "Y"
distribution system.
3.2.2 Design and Construction
3.2.2.1 Conductor
Stranded inner conductors shall be uncoated 1350 aluminum with no softer than an H-16 intermediate to hard
temper and shall conform to Section 2 of ICEA S-94-649-2000 and ASTM B-609 and B-231. Stranding shall be
concentric lay Class B compressed. The inner conductors shall be free of moisture, corrosion and excess
drawing lubricant before, during and after processing.
The central conductor shall have the interstices of the strands filled to render the conductor impervious to
longitudinal water transmission per ICEA Publication T-31-610 and shall meet a minimum requirement of 5 psig
The compound shall be flexible, stable, and compatible with the conductor, conductor shield, insulation,
insulation shield, jacket, terminators, elbows, splices, and synthetic base oxide inhibitors throughout the
conditions experienced during normal cable maintenance and operation (-40°C or lower to 130°C or higher).
There shall be no trace of compound on the outside layer of the conductor strands.
The center conductor for 367-102-01 shall be compressed # 1/0 AWG, 19 strand aluminum.
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The center conductor for 367-102-04 shall be compressed 750 kcmil, 61 strand aluminum.
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3.2.2.2 Conductor Shielding
Conductor shielding shall be in accordance with section C of ABC CS8-00 except as modified herein. The
approved conductor shield compounds are listed below:
a) Dow Chemical HFDA-0802 or
b) General Cable XFB-5502
The conductor shield compound shall be extruded semi -conducting cross -linked polyethylene compound
appropriate for the specific conductor material and insulation compound to be used in the cable construction.
The conductor shield shall be non -adhering to the conductor but securely bonded to the insulation. The cable
will be rejected if the interface between the strand shield and the insulation is not cylindrical, if it exhibits voids,
bumps, protrusions, or irregularities in excess of 3 mils into the insulation or 7 mils into the conductor shield, or if
visual inspection by the naked eye reveals that the interface is bumpy (i.e., polygonation is visible). Volume
resistivity shall not exceed the values set forth in Table 1 of this specification.
Table 1 — Conductor Shield Volume Resistivitv
Ambient Temperature
Volume Resistivity ohm-m
250C
50 ohm-m
900C
500 ohm-m
1300C
1000 ohm-m
Physical and aging requirements shall be in accordance with ICEA S-94-649-2000, except that the brittleness
temperature shall be not warmer than -30°C. The conductor shielding shall also pass the wafer boil test of ICEA
S94-649-2000, paragraph 9.4.12. Requirements for maximum allowable size and density of voids in the conductor
shield shall be the same as the requirements for voids in the insulation.
If the compounds specified above are found to fail the physical requirements set forth in this document, the City of
Fort Collins may disqualify them.
The thickness of the conductor shield at any location on the completed cable shall be in accordance with Table 2 of
this specification.
Table 2 — Conductor Shield Minimum Extrusion Thickness
Specification
Cable Description
Conductor Shield
Minimum Point
367-102-01
#1/0 AWG Aluminum
12 mils
367-102-04
750kcmil Aluminum
20 mils
3.2.2.3 Insulation
The approved insulation compounds are listed below:
a) Dow Chemical HFDA-4202 or
b) Dow Chemical HFDB-4202
The insulation shall be extruded Dow Chemical HFDA 4202 or Dow Chemical HFDB-4202 tree retardant cross -
linked thermosetting polyethylene having a minimum and maximum thickness as defined in Table 3 of this
specification. The maximum eccentricity (thickness at maximum point minus thickness at minimum point) shall
comply with Table 3 of this specification. Nominal thickness is shown in Table 3 for reference purposes only.
Table 3 — Insulation Thickness
Specification
Cable Description
Nominal Insulation
Insulation
Insulation
Maximum
Thickness
Minimum
Maximum
Eccentricity
Point
Point
367-102-01
#1/0 AWG Aluminum
220 mils
210 mils
250 mils
30 mils
367-102-04
750kcmil Aluminum
175 mils
165 mils
205 mils
30 mils
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The insulation shall meet the requirements of AEIC CS8-00, Section D. The electrical and physical
characteristics shall be in accordance with ICEA S94-649-2000, paragraph 4.3.1.2. The insulation shall not
contain voids larger than 3 mils. The number of voids larger than 2 mils shall not exceed 30 per cubic inch.
Contaminants shall not exceed 5 mils in their greatest dimension, and shall number no greater than 15 per
cubic inch. The insulation shall be free of ambers, gels, or agglomerates larger than 10 mils.
3.2.2.3.1 Alternating -Current Voltage
The insulation of completed cable shall withstand the alternating -current test voltage shown in Table 4 of this
specification for five (5) minutes.
Table 4 — AC Test Voltaae
Specification
Cable Description
AC Test Voltage kV
367-102-01
#1/0 AWG Aluminum
44
367-102-04
750kcmil Aluminum
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3.2.2.3.2 Insulation Resistance
The insulated conductor shall have an insulation resistance not less than that corresponding to a constant (K) of
30,000 at 15.6°C (60°F) per the table in ICEA T-27-581 for converting insulation resistance, using a coefficient of
1.03.
3.2.2.3.3 Partial Discharge
Partial discharge of each shipping reel of completed cable shall not exceed five (5) picocoulombs during any
portion of the partial discharge test specified in ICEA S-94-649-2000.
3.2.2.4 Diameter Over Insulation
The diameter over the insulation anywhere along the cable length shall conform to the values listed in Table 5 of
this specification. The diameters in Table 5 are consistent with the requirements in Appendix 2 of AEIC CS8-00
and differ from those shown in ICEA.
Table 5 —Diameter Over Insulation
Specification
Cable Description
Nominal Insulation
Thickness
Diameter Over
Insulation (inches)
367-102-01
#1/0AWG Aluminum
220 mils
0.860± 30 mils
367-102-04
750kcmil Aluminum
175 mils
1.400 ± 30 mils
3.2.2.5 Insulation Shielding (Insulation Screen)
The approved insulation shield compounds are listed below:
a) Dow Chemical HFDA-0693 or
b) General Cable LS-567A
The insulation shielding shall be extruded, black, semi -conductive, cross -linked polyethylene, complying with
the physical and aging characteristics for discharge free thermoset shields in section 5.4 of ICEA S-94-649-
2000, except that the brittleness temperature shall be not warmer than -30°C. The insulation shielding shall be
appropriate for and compatible with the specific insulation compound to be used in the cable construction and
shall be free stripping. The insulation shield shall have minimum and maximum thickness limits as detailed in
Table 6 of this specification.
Table 6 — Insulation Shield Minimum and Maximum Extrusion Thickness
Specification
Cable Description
Insulation Shield Minimum
Point mils
Insulation Shield
Maximum Point mils
367-102-01
#1/0 AWG Aluminum
30
60
367-102-04
750kcmil Aluminum
40
75
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The insulation shield volume resistivity shall not exceed the values in Table 7 of this specification.
Table 7 — Insulation Shield Volume Resistivity
Ambient Temperature
Volume Resistivity (ohm-
m
250C
50 ohm-m
90°C
500 ohm-m
1100C
500 ohm-m
All other requirements shall be in accordance with AEIC No. CS8 Section E, except that the minimum stripping
force shall be six (6) pounds. Stripping tensions outside the 6-24 pound requirement are unacceptable
regardless of the results of any repeat test.
3.2.2.6 Diameter Over Shield
The diameter over the insulation shielding anywhere along the cable length shall conform to the values listed in
Table 8 of this specification. The diameters in Table 8 are consistent with the requirements in Appendix 2 of
AEIC CS8-00 and differ from those shown in ANSI/ICEA.
Table 8 —Diameter Over Insulation Shield
Specification
Cable Description
Nominal Insulation
Thickness
Diameter Over Insulation
Shield (inches)
367-102-01
#1/0 AWG Aluminum
220 mils
0.940 ± 50 mils
367-102-04
750kcmil Aluminum
175 mils
1.50 ± 50 mils
3.2.2.7 Concentric Neutral
A concentric neutral consisting of bare solid untinned soft -drawn copper wires shall be spirally wrapped over the
insulation shield with uniform spacing between the wires and shall meet the provisions of Sections 2 and 6 of
ICEA S-94-649-2000 and applicable ASTM standards. Neutral wires shall be sized according to Table 9 of this
specification. They shall be in firm contact with the insulation shield, shall not cause indentations in the primary
insulation and shall indent the insulation shield no more than specified in Table 9 of this specification. The length of
the lay of the concentric wires shall be not less than six (6) times and not more than ten (10) times the diameter
over the concentric wires.
Table 9 — Concentric Neutral Requirements
Specification
Cable Description
Number and Size of Concentric
Maximum allowable
Neutral Wires
Concentric neutral
Indent mils
367-102-01
#1/0 AWG Aluminum
Sixteen (16) #14 AWG Cu
15
Full Neutral
367-102-04
750kcmil Aluminum
Nineteen (19) #14AWG Cu
15
One -Sixth Neutral
3.2.2.8 Jacket
The jacket shall be a linear low density, nonconductive, high molecular weight polyethylene compound (367-
102-01). Both compounds must meet or exceed the requirements in ICEA S-94-649-2000, Section 7.1, and
shall have a maximum and minimum thickness as defined in Table 10 of this specification. The jacket shall
encapsulate all neutral wires and fill all the space around insulation shield, and shall be free stripping from the
insulation shield and the neutral wires. The jacket shall be smooth and uniform, free of blisters, cracks and
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CITY OF FORT COLLINS
INVITATION TO BID
BID #5919
LP CABLE 15kWacketed, 750KCM
Sealed bids will be received and publicly opened at the office of the Director of Purchasing and
Risk Management, PO Box 580, 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524,
at the time and date noted on the bid proposal and/or contract documents. If delivered, they are
to be delivered to 215 North Mason Street, 2Id Floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. If mailed,
the address is P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, 80522-0580.
Bids must be received at the Purchasing Office prior to 2:00p.m. (our clock), May 23,
2005.
Special Instructions
All bids must be properly signed by an authorized representative of the company with the legal
capacity to bind the company to the agreement. Bids may be withdrawn up to the date and hour
set for closing. Once bids have been accepted by the City and closing has occurred, failure to
enter into contract or honor the purchase order will be cause for removal of supplier's name
from the City of Fort Collins' bidders list for a period of twelve months from the date of the
opening. The City may also pursue any remedies available at law or in equity. Bid prices must
be held firm for a period of forty-five (45) days after bid openings.
Submission of a bid is deemed as acceptance of all terms, conditions and specifications
contained in the City's specifications initially provided to the bidder. Any proposed modification
must be accepted in writing by the City prior to award of the bid.
Only bids properly received by the Purchasing Office will be accepted. All bids should be clearly
identified by the bid number and bid name contained in the bid proposal.
No proposal will be accepted from, or any purchase order awarded, to any person, firm or
corporation in default on any obligation to the City.
Bids must be furnished exclusive of any federal excise tax, wherever applicable.
Bidders must be properly licensed and secure necessary permits wherever applicable.
Bidders not responding to this bid will be removed from our automated vendor listing for the
subject commodities.
The City may elect where applicable, to award bids on an individual item/group basis or on a
total bid basis, whichever is most beneficial to the City. The City reserves the right to accept or
reject any and all bids, and to waive any irregularities or informalities.
Sales prohibited/conflict of interest: No officer, employee, or member of City Council, shall have
a financial interest in the sale to the City of any real or personal property, equipment, material,
supplies or services where such officer or employee exercises directly or indirectly any decision -
making authority concerning such sale or any supervisory authority over the services to be
rendered. This rule also applies to subcontracts with the City. Soliciting or accepting any gift,
gratuity, favor, entertainment, kickback or any items of monetary value from any person who
has or is seeking to do business with the City of Fort Collins is prohibited.
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holes. Application of the jacket shall not cause concentric neutral indentation of the insulation shield in excess
of that shown in Table 9.
Table 10 —Jacket Reauirements
Specification
Cable Description
Jacket Minimum
Point
Jacket Maximum
Point
Jacket
Shrinkback
367-102-01
#1/0 AWG Aluminum
40
70
300 mils
367-102-04
750kcmil Aluminum
40
70
300 mils
Total combined linear shrinkage of the jacket shall not exceed the values listed in Table 10 when tested in
accordance with paragraph 4.7.12 of this specification. The jacket shall not alter its physical or electrical
properties from exposure to sunlight or the elements.
3.2.2.9 Cable Identification
Cable identification is required on the insulation shield and jacket and shall be in accordance with ICEA S-94-
649-2000. In addition, the cable shall be durably marked with sequential footage marking printed directly on the
jacket. The footage marking shall be printed at least every two (2) feet. The footage marking on the mandrel
end of the cable shall be permanently marked on the reel. The insulation compound used shall be indicated on
the jacket using the codes in Table 11 of this specification for the insulation compounds approved by the City of
Fort Collins:
Table 11 - Insulation Code for iacket markinas
Insulation Insulation Compound Description
Code
4202A I Dow Chemical HFDA 4202
42026 Dow Chemical UCC HFDB 4202
The NESC identification symbols for supply cables shown in Figure 350-1 of ANSI C2 latest edition of the
"National Electrical Safety Code" shall be indented or embossed in the outermost cable jacket. The jacket shall
be permanently marked with three red stripes equally spaced around the entire length. The red stripes,
measuring a nominal 0.250" wide by .010" deep shall be extruded into and become an integral part of the black
jacketed cable surface.
4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
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Unless otherwise specified, the vendor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements as
specified herein. Except as otherwise specified, the vendor may utilize his own facilities or any commercial
laboratory acceptable to the City of Fort Collins. The City reserves the right to perform or witness any of the
inspections set forth in this specification where such inspections are deemed necessary. If the cable is not
manufactured on the North American continent, the manufacturer shall pay transportation expenses for the
City's inspector. In addition to the foregoing, the requirements of AEIC CS8-00, part G, H, and M apply unless
otherwise specified.
4.2 CLASSIFICATION OF TESTS
The inspection and testing of cable shall be classified as follows:
a. Qualification tests (core material, thermomechanical, jacket material, CV extrusion, and other
ICEA S-94-649-2000 qualification tests).
b. Functional/Production tests (full reel and sampling electrical and physical tests on completed
cable).
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4.3 TEST REPORT
The manufacturer shall furnish to the purchaser certified copies of the results of all qualification (core material,
thermomechanical, jacket material, CV extrusion, and other ICEA S-94-649-2000 qualification tests), production
sampling and completed cable tests on all orders for more than 10,000 feet prior to authorization to ship. Actual
test values shall be furnished for all tests including those tests required for engineering information.
The following general information shall be included on all CTR documentation:
• CTR number.
• Plant identification.
• Shipment number.
• Reel count.
• Shipment footage.
• City of Fort Collins Purchase Order Number.
• City of Fort Collins Specification Number.
• Specification number of other applicable specifications including issue date.
• Reference number to track compound quality assurance tests.
• Cable core extruder/CV line identifier.
• Jacket line identifier.
• Cable description and reel number.
In addition, certified copies of test reports shall be furnished for each reel of cable to be shipped and shall
contain at least the following information:
• Extrusion (conductor shield, insulation, and insulation shield) dimensions and physical properties.
• Void and contaminant examination results.
• Jacket extrusion dimensions and physical properties.
• Minimum and maximum diameter over insulation, insulation shielding, and jacket.
• Minimum and maximum shield stripping tension
• AC test voltage and time applied.
• Insulation resistance constant and temperature.
• DC resistance of conductors at 25°C.
• A graph of cable stress in volts per mil (or line -to -ground voltage) vs. apparent discharge in picocoulombs.
The above test report shall be certified by an independent testing laboratory unless the City specifically approves
manufacturer certification only. A representative of the certifying laboratory shall witness all tests. Reel numbers
used in these test reports shall correspond to reel numbers required by paragraph J.3.2 of AEIC No. CS8-00.
Reel numbers not corresponding to test report numbers will be rejected and returned at the manufacturer's
expense. In the case of duplicates both reels will be rejected and returned.
4.4 SIMILARITY OF TESTS
With written concurrence from the City of Fort Collins, partial fulfillment of qualification testing requirements on
the basis of similarity of the article to previously qualified articles is permissible, provided the similarity is clearly
defined and provided no modifications which could affect the test results or integrity of the article have been
made.
Any nonidentical construction and/or materials in the similar article and all differences shall be described in
detail. Pictorial and written evidence shall be provided. All similar data shall be submitted in a single report and
only directly applicable data shall be included. The test report for the similar article shall also be submitted.
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4.5 QUALIFICATION AND SAMPLING TESTS
Qualification tests and related requirements are cross-referenced in Table 12. The qualification tests consist of
sampling tests on conductor shield, insulation, insulation shield, jacket material, partially completed, and
completed cable. The impulse test, cyclic aging test, resistance stability test, accelerated water treeing test,
accelerated water absorption test, and thermomechanical qualification test may be run on a qualification basis
as defined by ICEA if they conform to ICEA and paragraph 4.4 of this specification. All other qualification tests
shall be performed on each order and on each cable design included on the order. Sampling and frequency
of tests shall be in accordance with paragraph 9.16/Table 9.5 of ICEA S-94-649-2000 unless otherwise
specified.
Table 12 — Fort Collins Qualification Tests (production sampling tests and AEIC tests)
Test
Classification
Requirement
Paragraph
Test Reference
This
Document
AEIC—CS8
ICEA S-94-649
Examination Of Product
P,Q,F
Section 3
4.7.1
9.6
Conductor Shielding Volume Resistivity
p,
3.2.2.2
4.7.3
9.8
Wafer Boil
p
3.2.2.2,3.2.2.5
4.7.4
9.4.12
Shielding Physical & Aging Tests
Conductor & Insulation
P
3.2.2.2, 3.2.2.5
4.7.5
3.5, 5.4.1.3, 9.4.14
Insulation Physical & Aging Tests
P
3.2.2.3
4.7.6
4.3.1.1. 9.2, 9.4
Physical Test Procedures
P
3.2.2.3
4.7.6.1
9.4.8
Aging Tests
P
3.2.2.3
4.7.6.2
9.4.9
Hot Creep — Insulation
P
3.2.2.3
4.7.6.4
4.3.1.1, 94.10
Shrink Back Test— Insulation
P
3.2.2.3
4.7.7.1
4.3.1.4, 9.10
High Voltage Time Test
P Q
3.2.2.3
4.7.7.2
10.1.3
Impulse Breakdown
Q
3.2.2.3
4.7.7.3
10.1.4
Cyclic Aging
Q
3.2.2.3
4.7.7.4
10.1.5
Accelerated Water Absorption
Q
3.2.2.3
4.7.7.5
10.5.2
Accelerated Water Treeing
Q
3.2.2.3
4.7.7.6
M.2
10.1.6
Thermomechanical Qualification Test
Q
3.2.2.3
4.7.7.7
M.3
10.2
Dissipation Factor
Q
3.2.2.3
4.7.7.8
10.4.2
Amber, Protrusion, Void & Contaminant
Determination
P
3.2.2.3
4.7.8
G.1
9.4.13
Internal Irregularity Test
P
3.2.2.3
4.7.9
G.2
Insulation Shielding Volume Resistivity
p
3.2.2.5
4.7.10
C.5, G.3.7
9.8.2
Insulation Shielding Strippability
P
3.2.2.5
4.T11
E.3, G.3
9.9
Resistance Stability Test
Q
3.2.2.5
4.7.12
3.6.1, 9.8, 10.5.3
Shrink Back Test — Jacket
P
3.2.2.8
4.7.13
Heat Distortion — Jacket
p
3.2.2.8
1 4.7.14
9.7.2
P — production sampling test (includes some tests not identified by AEIC(ICEA as production sampling tests)
Q — AEIC/ICEA qualification test
F — functional test on completed cable (also see table 13)
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4.6 FUNCTIONAL TESTS (ELECTRICAL AND PHYSICAL TESTS ON COMPLETED CABLES)
Functional tests shall consist of those tests and related requirements as cross-referenced in Table 13 and shall
be performed on shipping length of completed cable.
Table 13 — Functional Tests
TEST
Requirement Paragraph
Test Paragraph
Examination of Product
Section 3
4.7.1
Conductor Tests
3.2.2.1
4.7.2
Alternating -Current Voltage
3.2.2.3.1
4.8.1
Insulation Resistance
3.2.2.3.2
4.8.2
Partial Discharge
3.2.2.3.3
4.8.3
4.7 TEST METHODS (QUALIFICATION AND SAMPLING)
4.7.1 Examination of Product
Each shipping length of completed cable shall be inspected to determine compliance with respect to freedom
from water under the jacket or in the conductor, insulation thickness, conductor diameter and cross -sectional
area, dimensions, material, workmanship, construction and marking. If, when inspecting dimensions, either
diameter at either end of a shipping reel is outside the permissible tolerance range, the entire reel shall
be rejected.
4.7.2 Conductor Tests
Conductor resistance of each shipping reel shall be measured and recorded in ohms per 1000 feet at 25°C.
Other conductor tests shall be in accordance with ICEA S-94-649-2000, paragraph 9.3.
4.7.3 Conductor Shielding Volume Resistivity
The volume resistivity of the conductor shielding shall be measured and recorded at 25°C, 90°C, 100°C t2°C in
accordance with paragraph 9.8 of ICEA S-94-649-2000.
4.7.4 Wafer Boil Test (Conductor And Insulation Shielding Solvent Extraction)
Conductor and insulation shielding wafer boil tests shall be in accordance with ICEA S-94-649-2000, paragraph
9.4.12.
4.7.5 Physical and Aging Tests Of Semiconducting Shields
Physical and aging tests shall be performed on the conductor shielding and insulation shielding in accordance
with ICEA S-94-649-2000, paragraph 9.4.14.
4.7.6 Insulation Tests (Physical And Aging)
Physical and aging testing shall be in accordance with ICEA S-94-649-2000, paragraphs 9.2 and 9.4 and
paragraphs 4.7.6.1 through 4.7.6.4 of this specification.
4.7.6.1 Physical Test Procedures
Tensile strength tests and elongation tests shall be performed in accordance with the applicable procedures of
ICEA S-94-649-2000, paragraph 9.4.8.3.
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4.7.6.2 Aging Tests
Air oven aging tests shall be performed in accordance with ICEA S-94-649-2000, paragraphs 9.4.9.1 and
9.4.9.2. The test specimens shall be heated at 121 °C ± 1 °C for 168 hours.
4.7.6.3 Deleted
4.7.6.4 Hot Creep — Insulation
Hot creep tests shall be in accordance with ICEA S-94-649-2000, paragraph 9.4.10. Hot creep and set
requirements shall be determined at 1500C ± 20C in accordance with ICEA T-28-562. Elongation and set shall
comply with the requirements for unfilled insulation given in table 4.2 of ICEA S-94-649-2000.
4.7.7 Physical and Electrical Tests — Insulated Conductor
Samples of insulated conductor shall be tested in accordance with the following procedures:
4.7.7.1 Insulation Shrink Back Test
Tests to determine shrink back shall be in accordance with ICEA S-94-69 paragraph 9.10.
4.7.7.2 High Voltage Time Test
High voltage time tests (HVTT) shall be performed in accordance with ICEA S94-649-2000, paragraph 10.1.3. In
addition to a qualification test, The HVTT SHALL BE PERFORMED AS A PRODUCTION TEST. Cable shall
be aged in accordance with paragraph 10.1.5.4 of ICEA S94-649-2000 and the first step shall be held for one
hour with each successive step held for hour. This test shall be performed on each cable design included on
an order. Sampling frequency shall be one test for each 100,000 feet of cable or fraction thereof. A sample that
fails to withstand the 620v/mil step shall be considered to have failed.
4.7.7.3 Impulse Breakdown Test
Impulse breakdown tests shall be performed in accordance with ICEA S94-649-2000, paragraph 10.1.4.
4.7.7.4 Cyclic Aging
Cyclic aging tests shall be performed in accordance with ICEA S94-649-2000, 10.1.5.
4.7.7.5 Accelerated Water Absorption Test
The accelerated water absorption test shall be performed in accordance with paragraph 10.5.2 of ICEA S94-
649-2000.
4.7.7.6 Accelerated Water Treeing Test
Accelerated water treeing test shall be performed in accordance with paragraph 10.1.6 of ICEA S94-649-2000.
4.7.7.7 Thermomechanical Qualification Test
A thermomechanical qualification test shall be performed in accordance with section M.3 of AEIC CS-00 and
paragraph 10.2 of ICEA S94-649-2000.
4.7.7.8 Dissipation Factor Verification Tests
Dissipation factor tests shall be performed in accordance with paragraph 10.4.2 of ICEA S94-649-2000.
4.7.8 Void and Contaminant Determination
Tests for and reporting of voids and contamination shall be in accordance with AEIC No. CS8, paragraph G.1.
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4.7.9 Internal Irregularity Test
Internal irregularity tests shall be performed in accordance with AEIC No. CS8, paragraph G.2.
4.7.10 Insulation Shielding Volume Resistivity
Insulation shielding volume resistivity tests shall be performed in accordance with paragraph 9.8.2 of ICEA S94-
649-2000. The volume resistivity of the insulation shielding shall be measured at 25°C, 90°C, and 110°C t 2°C.
4.7.11 Shield Stripping
Insulation shield stripping tests shall be performed in accordance with paragraph 9.9 of ICEA S94-649-2000 and
AEIC No. CS8, paragraph G.3. A minimum of one sample shall be taken from each shipping reel.
4.7.12 Radial Resistivity Test
Tests for shield resistance stability shall be in accordance with paragraph 10.5.3 of ICEA S94-649-2000.
4.7.13 Jacket Shrinkback Test
A 3-foot sample shall be taken from the first 10,000 feet of production and one sample every 50,000 feet
thereafter. Square cut a 1-foot specimen from the center of the 3-foot sample and place in an air oven @ 75 C
for 20 hours. Remove sample and allow to cool at room temperature. Measure the shrinkback at each end.
The total combined allowable shrinkback shall not exceed 300 mils.
4.7.14 Heat Distortion — Jacket
Heat distortion testing shall be performed in accordance with ICEA T-27-581/NEMA WC-53
4.8 TEST METHODS (FUNCTIONAL TESTS)
Each shipping reel of completed cable shall be tested in accordance with paragraph 9.12 of ICEA S-94-649-
2000 andlor the following procedures:
4.8.1 Alternating - Current Voltage Test
The dielectric strength of the insulation shall be tested at the applicable voltage given in Table 4 of this
specification in accordance with paragraph 9.12.2 of ICEA S-94-649-2000.
4.8.2 Insulation Resistance
The insulation resistance shall be measured after the voltage tests on a minimum of three shipping reels per
cable core extruder run. Where the voltage tests are made on wire or cable immersed in water, the insulation
resistance shall be measured while the cable is still immersed. The insulation resistance shall be measured
and recorded in megohms per 1000 feet in accordance with ICEA T-27-581/NEMA WC-53. A constant of
30,000 shall be used in calculating the minimum insulation resistance. Temperature shall be corrected using a
coefficient of 1.03.
4.8.3 Partial Discharge Test
Each shipping reel of completed cable shall be tested for compliance with paragraph 3.2.2.3.3 of this
specification in accordance with the procedures given in paragraph 9.13 of ICEA S-94-649-2000. The apparent
discharge characteristic shall be obtained from an x-y recording.
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5 PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY
Packaging and marking of the articles procured under this specification shall be in accordance with AEIC No.
CS8, section J and the following requirements. Nails used in reels shall be galvanized, resin coated, or self -
clenching and set so they cannot work free and damage the cable. All reels shall be inspected for protruding
nails and, if required, corrective action taken before cable is put on the reel.
5.1 Each reel shall be protected with a covering in conformance with NEMA WC-26 Class 2 as approved in writing
by Fort Collins Utilities, Electric Department, Engineering Standards. The covering shall be banded in place
with a minimum of two 1/2" steel bands. Reels shall be shipped on open -bed truck(s) with reels in the
upright position; i.e., on flanges, and blocked to prevent movement during shipping.
5.2 Each reel shall be marked with the following information.
5.2.1 Description of the product.
5.2.2 Name of the manufacturer, manufacturing plant location, and lot number as referenced in all test reports.
5.2.3 Tare, gross and net weights.
5.2.4 Total footage as well as the sequential footage marking numbers of each end
5.2.5 Fort Collins Utilities purchase order number and item number
5.2.6 Month and year of manufacture
5.3 Reel numbers not corresponding to test report numbers will be rejected and returned at the manufacturer's
expense. In the case of duplicate reel numbers, both reels will be rejected and returned. The supplier
shall also comply with all modifications and additions required in the purchase order and supplemental
instructions.
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6 DEF D E
°C - Degree Celsius (Centigrade)
OF - Degree Fahrenheit
AC or a.c.- Alternating current
ARTICLE, UNIT, ASSEMBLY- All refer to the cable defined by this specification
AWG - American Wire Gauge
CPS OR Hz - Cycles per second
DC or d.c. - Direct current
kcmil — thousands of circular mils (formerly MCM)
kV - 1000 volts
PSI - Pounds per square inch
SHIPPING REEL — A completed reel of cable cut into the final length to be shipped to the customer
SIC - Specified Inductive Capacity (Dielectric Constant)
TRXLPE — Tree -Retardant Crosslinked Polyethylene
V or v — Volts
VENDOR OR SUPPLIER - The manufacturer and/or manufacturer's agent supplying or quoting on the
specified article
XLP - Cross -linked thermosetting polyethylene
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APPENDIX A
Approved Manufactures
General Cable Corporation
4 Tesseneer Drive
Highland Heights, Kentucky 41076-9753
Hendrix Wire and Cable
c/o Power Equipment Specialists, Inc.
10200 W. 44 Ave. Suite 120
Wheatridge, CO 80033-2838
Pirelli Cable Corporation
1470 Will S. Green Avenue
Colusa, CA 95932
Southwire Company
455 W. Diamond Drive, Suite 106
Tempe, AZ 85283
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SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
SPECIFICATION 367-102
In addition to the requirements of the "Invitation to Bid" and the "Purchase Requisition", the following shall apply:
A. Data to be Supplied With Bidder's Proposal
Current AEIC core material qualification and CV extrusion test reports.
B. Price Quotation
Price shall be firm.
C. Preparation for Delivery
Cable shall be shipped in the lengths specified below on N-R reels meeting the following requirements:
MAX. FLANGE DIA.
(1N.)
MAX O/A WIDTH
(IN.)
MIN. DRUM DIA.
(IN.)
MIN. RIM CLEAR
(IN.)
FEET PER REEL
70
37
28
2
1400 t 25
Negotiated shorts and overages are not acceptable unless specifically allowed on bid sheet.
Each reel shall be 100 percent lagged.
Shipping Terms: F.O.B. point of delivery, freight prepaid and allowed.
Shipment shall be by truck with reels in an upright position; i.e., reels shall not be shipped flat.
D. FAILURE TO MEET QUOTED DELIVERY
If a manufacturer fails to meet quoted delivery that manufacturer may be debarred from consideration for award of
contracts for a period not to exceed three years.
E. DATE OF RECEIPT OF ORDER DEFINED
The purchase order will be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested and the date shown on the return receipt shall
be considered the date of receipt of order. In special cases, confirming orders may be telephoned to the manufacturer,
and the date shown on the purchase order shall be considered the date of receipt of order.
F. DATE OF SHIPMENT DEFINED
The date of shipment shall be defined as the date the bill of lading is signed by carrier.
367-102 SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS -FIRM BID for 750 kcmil Page loft 1117102
Freight terms: Unless otherwise noted, all freight is F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid. All
freight charges must be included in prices submitted on proposal.
Discounts: Any discounts allowed for prompt payment, etc., must be reflected in bid figures and
not entered as separate pricing on the proposal form.
Purchasing restrictions: Your authorized signature of this bid assures your firm's compliance
with the City's purchasing restrictions. A copy of the resolutions is available for review in the
Purchasing Office or the City Clerk's Office. Request Resolution 91-121 for cement restrictions.
Collusive or sham bids: Any bid deemed to be collusive or a sham bid will be rejected and
reported to authorities as such. Your authorized signature of this bid assures that such bid is
genuine and is not a collusive or sham bid.
Bid results: For information regarding results for individual bids send a self-addressed,
self -stamped envelope and a bid tally will be mailed to you. Bid results will be posted in our
office 7 days after the bid opening.
C4sBO'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
of Purchasing and Risk Management
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FIRM NAME
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
BID PROPOSAL
BID # 5919
BID OPENING: 2:00 p.m. — May 23, 2005
WE HEREBY ENTER OUR QUOTE FOR THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS' REQUIREMENTS
FOR CABLE, UNDERGROUND, 15 kV, JACKETED PER THE BID INVITATION AND ANY
REFERENCED SPECIFICATIONS.
QUANTITY
DESCRIPTION
70,000 kFT CABLE, UNDERGROUND, 15KV JACKETED 750KCMIL, 61
STRD., STRANDFILLED ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, 100%
INSULATION THICKNESS, COPPER CONCENTRIC
NEUTRALS, AND FLEXIBLE ENCAPSULATING JACKET WITH
THREE INTEGRAL RED STRIPES EXTRUDED PER FORT
COLLINS SPECIFICATION 367 - 102, REVISION I, SERIAL 04
$ kFt. Total
Mfr. Mfr.#
Delivery In Weeks:
Bid shall be a firm bid without escalation. All charges shall be included in the base cost
shown
*Any surcharges or additional costs shall be noted & included in bid submittal.
Delivery times may be evaluated in the award of this bid. Stated delivery will be expected to be
met. Failure to perform can result in the removal of your firm from the City's bid list for up to
three years.
ACCURATE GROSS REEL AND TARE WEIGHTS ARE CRITICAL.
• Please weigh empty reel, and verify weights prior to shipping.
• Averaged weights are unacceptable since specific cable is issued by foot
per pound units.
• Refusal to comply with these terms may result in removal from the
bidder's list for future orders.
• 51 EA. 1400 +/-25 FT REELS AND 3 EA. 1500 +/- FT REELS
The items being bid meet or exceed the attached specifications. Yes No . If not, please
list exceptions (specifying paragraph reference number) on a separate sheet of paper and attach to
your bid documents.
CI
For purposes of warranty and service ONLY approved manufacturers or distributors authorized by
an approved manufacturer to serve the Fort Collins area may bid.
The City of Fort Collins reserves the right to split the bid in whatever percentages are most
advantageous to the City.
Future orders of 15kV Jacketed, 750KCM cable may be authorized, at the option of the City,
from this bid for a period of five years after date of award. Satisfactory pricing and delivery is
required for future orders based on this bid.
SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS
Prices quoted must remain firm for a 30 day period after the opening date.
Freight terms: F.O.B. destination freight prepaid. All freight charges must be included in pricing
submitted on proposal and not entered as separate pricing.
Any discount allowed by Vendor for prompt payment, etc. must be reflected in quoted figure,
and not entered as separate pricing.
The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all quotes.
Bidder not responding to the services requested in this bid shall be removed from our
automated listing for: Not applicable
Any questions or inquiries regarding this bid should be directed to:
Opal F. Dick, CPPO, Senior Buyer
(970)221-6778
SIGNATURE AND TITLE TYPED OR PRINTED NAME AND TITLE
COMPANY NAME (AREA CODE) TELEPHONE NUMBER/FAX NUMBER
ADDRESS: STREET, CITY, STATE, ZIP DATE
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Purchase Order Terms and Conditions
1. COMMERCIAL DETAILS.
Invoice Address. To ensure prompt Payment mail invoices in duplicate
to:
City of Fort Collins Accounting Division
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Tax exemptions. By statute the City of Fort Collins is exempt from
state and local taxes. Our Exemption Number is 98-04502. Federal
Excise Tax Exemption Certificate of Registry 84-6000587 is registered
with the Collector of Internal Revenue, Denver, Colorado (Ref.
Colorado Revised Statutes 1973, Chapter 39-26, 114 (a).
Goods Rejected. GOODS REJECTED due to failure to meet
specifications, either when shipped or due to defects of damage in
transit, may be returned to you for credit and are not to be replaced
except upon receipt of written instructions from the City of Fort
Collins.
Inspection. GOODS are subject to the City of Fort Collins inspection
on arrival.
Final Acceptance. Receipt of the merchandise, services or equipment in
response to this order can result in authorized payment on the part of
the City of Fort Collins. However, it is to be understood that FINAL
ACCEPTANCE is dependent upon completion of all applicable
required inspection procedures.
Freight Terms. Shipments must be F.O.B., City of Fort Collins, 700
Wood St., Fort Collins, CO 80522, unless otherwise specified on this
order. If permission is given to prepay freight and charge separately,
the original freight bill must accompany invoice_ Additional charges for
packing will not be accepted.
Shipment Distance. Where manufacturers have distributing points in
various parts of the country, shipment is expected from the nearest
distribution point to destination, and excess freight will be deducted
from Invoice when shipments are made from greater distance.
Permits. Seller shall procure at sellers sole cost all necessary permits,
certificates and licenses required by all applicable laws, regulations,
ordinances and rules of the state, municipality, territory or political
subdivision where the work is performed, or required by any other duly
constituted public authority having jurisdiction over the work of
vendor. Seller further agrees to hold the City of Fort Collins harmless
from and against all liability and loss incurred by them by reason of an
asserted or established violation of any such laws, regulations,
ordinances, rules and requirements.
Authorization. All parties to this contract agree that the representatives
are, in fact, bona tide and possess full and complete authority to bind
said parties.
LIMITATION OF "GERMS. This Purchase Order expressly limits
acceptance to the terms and conditions stated herein set forth and any
supplementary or additional terns and conditions annexed hereto or
incorporated herein by relerence. Any additional or different terms and
conditions proposed by seller are objected to and hereby rejected.
2. DELIVERY.
PLEASE ADVISE PURCHASING AGENT immediately if you cannot
make complete shipment to arrive on your promised delivery date as
noted. Time is of the essence. Delivery and performance must be
effected within the time stated on the purchase order and the documents
anached hereto. No acts of the Purchasers including, without limitation,
acceptance of partial late deliveries, shall operate as a waiver of this
provision. In the event of any delay, the Purchaser shall have, in
addition to other legal and equitable remedies, the option of placing this
order elsewhere and holding the Seller liable for damages. However,
the Seller shall not be liable for damages as a result of delays due to
causes not reasonably foreseeable which are beyond its reasonable
control and without its Fault of negligence, such acts of God, acts of
civil or military authorities, governmental priorities, fires, strikes,
flood, epidemics, wars or riots provided that notice of the conditions
causing such delay is given to the Purchaser within five (5) days of the
time when the Seller first received knowledge thereof. In the event of
any such delay, the date of delivery shall be extended for the period
equal to the time actually lost by reason of the delay.
3. WARRANTY.
The Seller warrants that all goods, articles, materials and work covered
by this order will conform with applicable drawings, specifications,
samples and/or other descriptions given, will be fit for the purposes
intended, and performed with the highest degree of care and
competence in accordance with accepted standards for work of a
similar nature. The Seller agrees to hold the purchaser harmless from
any loss, damage or expense which the Purchaser may suffer or incur
on account of the Sellers breach of warranty. The Seller shall replace,
repair or make good, without cost to the purchaser, any defects or faults
arising within one (I ) year or within such longer period of time as may
be prescribed by law or by the terns of any applicable warranty
provided by the Seller after the date of acceptance of the goods
furnished hereunder (acceptance not to be unreasonably delayed),
resulting from imperfect or detective work done or materials furnished
by the Seller. Acceptance or use of goods by the Purchaser shall not
constitute a waiver of any claim under this warranty. Except as
otherwise provided in this purchase order, the Sellers liability
hereunder shall extend to all damages proximately caused by the breach
of any of the foregoing warranties or guarantees, but such liability shall
in no event include loss of profits or loss of use. NO IMPLIED
WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR
PURPOSE SHALL APPLY.
4. CHANGES IN LEGAL TERMS.
The Purchaser may make changes to legal terns by written change
order.
5. CHANGES IN COMMERCIAL TERMS.
The Purchaser may make any changes to the terns, other than legal
terms, including additions to or deletions from the quantities originally
ordered in the specifications or drawings, by verbal or written change
order. If any such change atl'ects the amount due or the time of
performance hereunder, an equitable adjustment shall be made.
6. TERMINATIONS.
The Purchaser may at any time by written change order, terminate this
agreement as to any or all portions of the goods then not shipped,
subject to any equitable adjustment between the parties as to any work
or materials then in progress provided that the Purchaser shall not be
liable for any claims for anticipated profits on the uncompleted portion
of the goods and/or work, for incidental or consequential damages, and
that no such adjustment be made in favor of the Seller with respect to
any goods which are the Sellers standard stock. No such termination
shall relieve the Purchaser or the Seller of any of their obligations as to
any goods delivered hereunder.
7. CLAIMS FOR ADJUSTMENT.
Any claim for adjustment must be asserted within thirty (30) days from
the date the change of termination is ordered.
S. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW.
The Seller warrants that all goods sold hereunder shall have been
produced, sold, delivered and furnished in strict compliance with all
applicable laws and regulations to which the goods are subject. The
Seller shall execute and deliver such documents as may be required to
effect or evidence compliance. All laws and regulations required to be
incorporated in agreements of this character are hereby incorporated
herein by this reference. The Seller agrees to indemnify and hold the
Purchaser harmless from all costs and damages suffered by the
Purchaser as a result of the Sellers failure to comply with such law.
9. ASSIGNMENT.
Neither party shall assign, transfer, or convey this order, or any monies
clue or to become due hereunder without the prior written consent of the
other party.
10. TITLE.
The Seller warrants full, clear and unrestricted title to the Purchaser for
all equipment, materials, and items furnished in performance of this
agreement, free and clear of any and all liens, restrictions, reservations,
security interest encumbrances and claims of others.
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11. NONWAIVER.
Failure of the Purchaser to insist upon strict performance of the terns
and conditions hereof, failure or delay to exercise any rights or
remedies provided herein or by law, failure to promptly notify the
Seller in the event of a breach, the acceptance of or payment for goods
hereunder or approval of the design, shall not release the Seller of any
of the warranties or obligations of this purchase order and shall not be
deemed a waiver of any right of the purchaser to insist upon strict
performance hereof or any of its rights or remedies as to any such
goods, regardless of when shipped, received or accepted, as to any prior
or subsequent default hereunder, nor shall any purported oral
modification or rescission of this purchase order by the Purchaser
operate as a waiver of any of the terns hereof.
12. ASSIGNMENT OF ANTITRUST CLAIMS.
Seller and the Purchaser recognize that in actual economic practice,
overcharges resulting from antitrust violations are in fact borne by the
Purchaser. Theretofore, for good cause and as consideration for
executing this purchase order, the Seller hereby assigns to the
Purchaser any and all claims it may now have or hereafter acquired
under federal or state antitrust laws for such overcharges relating to the
particular goods or services purchased m acquired by the Purchaser
pursuant to this purchase order.
13. PURCHASERS PERFORMANCE OF SELLERS
OBLIGATIONS.
If the Purchaser directs the Seller incorrect nonconforming or defective
goods by a date to be agreed upon by the Purchaser and the Seller, and
the Seller thereafter indicates its inability m unwillingness to comply,
the Purchaser may cause the work to be performed by the most
expeditious means available to it, and the Seller shall pay all costs
associated with such work.
The Seller shall release the Purchaser and its contractors of any tier
from all liability and claims of any nature resulting from the
performance of such work.
This release shall apply even in the event of fault of negligence of the
party released and shall extend to the directors, officers and employees
of such party.
The Seller's contractual obligations, including wairanty, shall not be
deemed to be reduced, in any way, because such work is performed or
caused to be performed by the Purchaser.
14. PATENTS.
Whenever the Seller is required to use any design, device, material or
process covered by letter, patent, trademark or copyright, the Seller
shall indemnify and save harmless the Purchaser from any and all
claims for infringement by reason of the use of such patented design,
device, material or process in connection with the contract, and shall
indemnify the Purchaser for any cost, expense or damage which it may
be obliged to pay by reason of such infringement at any time during the
prosecution or after the completion of the work. In case said equipment,
or any part thereof or the intended use of the goods, is in such suit held
to constitute infringement and the use of said equipment or part is
enjoined, the Seller shall, at its own expense and at its option, either
procure for the Purchaser the right to continue using said equipment or
parts, replace the same with substantially equal but non -infringing
equipment, or modify it so it becomes non -infringing.
15. INSOLVENCY.
If the Seller shall become insolvent or bankrupt, make an assignment
for the benefit of creditors, appoint a receiver or trustee for any of the
Sellers property m business, this order may forthwith be canceled by
the Purchaser without liability.
16. GOVERNING LAW.
"I "he definitions of terns used or the interpretation of the agreement and
the rights of all parties hereunder shall be construed under and
governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, USA.
The following Additional Conditions apply only in cases where the
Seller is to perform work hereunder, including the services of Sellers
Representative(s), on the premises of others.
17. SELLERS RESPONSIBILITY.
The Seller shall carry on said work at Seller's own risk until the same is
fully completed and accepted, and shall, in case of any accident,
destruction or injury to the work and/or materials before Seller's final
completion and acceptance, complete the work at Seller's own expense
and to the satisfaction of the Purchaser. When materials and equipment
are furnished by others for installation or erection by the Seller, the
Seller shalt receive, unload, store and handle same at the site and
become responsible therefor as though such materials and/or equipment
were being furnished by the Seller under the order.
18. INSURANCE.
The Seller shall, at his own expense, provide for the payment of
workers compensation, including occupational disease benefits, to its
employees employed on or in connection with the work covered by this
purchase order, and/or to their dependents in accordance with the laws
of the state in which the work is to be done. The Seller shall also carry
comprehensive general liability including, but not limited to,
contractual and automobile public liability insurance with bodily injury
and death limits of at least $300,000 for any one person, $500,000 for
any one accident and property damage limit per accident of $400,000.
The Seller shall likewise require his contractors, if any, to provide for
such compensation and insurance. Before any of the Sellers or his
contractors employees shall do any work upon the premises of others,
the Seller shall furnish the Purchaser with a certificate that such
compensation and insurance have been provided. Such certificates shall
specify the date when such compensation and insurance have been
provided. Such certificates shall specify the date when such
compensation and insurance expires. The Seller agrees that such
compensation and insurance shalt be maintained until after the entire
work is completed and accepted.
19. PROTECTION AGAINST ACCIDENTS AND DAMAGES.
The Seller hereby assumes the entire responsibility and liability for any
and all damage, loss or injury of any kind or nature whatsoever to
persons or property caused by or resulting from the execution of the
work provided for in this purchase order or in connection herewith. The
Seller will indemnity and hold harmless the Purchaser and any or all of
the Purchasers officers, agents and employees from and against any and
all claims, losses, damages, charges or expenses, whether direct or
indirect, and whether to persons or property to which the Purchaser
may be put or subject by reason of any act, action, neglect, omission or
default on the part of the Seller, any of his contractors, or any of. the
Sellers or contractors officers, agents or employees. In case any suit or
other proceedings shall be brought against the Purchaser, or its officers,
agents or employees at any time on account or by reason of any act,
action, neglect, omission or default of the Seller of any of his
contractors or any of its or their officers, agents or employees as
aforesaid, the Seller hereby agrees to assume the defense thereof and to
defend the same at the Sellers own expense, to pay any and all costs,
charges, attorneys fees and other expenses, any and all judgments that
may be incurred by or obtained against the Purchaser or any of its or
their officers, agents or employees in such suits or other proceedings,
and in case judgment or other lien be placed upon or obtained against
the property of the Purchaser, or said parties in or as a result of such
suits or other proceedings, the Seller will at once cause the same to be
dissolved and discharged by giving bond or otherwise. The Seller and
his contractors shall take all safety precautions, furnish and install all
guards necessary for the prevention of accidents, comply with all laws
and regulations with regard to safety including, but without limitation,
the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and all Rdes and
regulations issued pursuant thereto.
9/9(
Revised I1/9)
VA
SPECIFICATION FOR
15 KV, CONCENTRIC NEUTRAL, TREE -RETARDANT
CROSS - LINKED POLYETHYLENE INSULATED, JACKETED CABLE
SPECIFICATION NO: 367-102
REV. I
April 2005
REV, SYM. I
THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
Light and Power Department
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
SPECIFICATION NO: 367-102
15 KV, Concentric Neutral, Tree -Retardant
Cross - Linked Polyethylene Insulated, Jacketed Cable
APPROVED BY:
Kr ig der
Standards Engineer
ORIGINAL ISSUE: 6120/92
REVISED: May 4, 2005
ITEMS COVERED BY THIS SPECIFICATION
DESIGN CODE
DESCRIPTION
SPECIFICATION NO.
SERIAL
STORES NO.
1/0 AWG TRXLPE INSULATED CABLE
367-102
-01
7503-1093
W/ LLDPE JACKET
750 kcmil TRXLPE INSULATED CABLE
367-102
-04
7503-1130
W/ LLDPE JACKET
2
367-102