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Purchasing Division
215 N. Mason St. 2"d Floor
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6775
970.221.6707
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BID
7087
LP CABLE, U.G., 600V, AL, COMPRESSED, TRIPLEX,
BID DATE: 3:00 P.M. (our clock) November 5, 2009
REV. SYM: S
strength shall be 12,000 to 20,000 psi for solid conductors. Conductor diameters for the various
cable sizes purchased under this specification shall be in accordance with Table 1.
3.2.3 INSULATION
Insulation shall be extruded cross -linked polyethylene (XLP) applied as an integral insulation -jacket
in accordance with ICEA S-66-524. In triplexed assemblies, phased conductors shall be black and
neutral conductor shall be either solid yellow or have three (3) equally spaced extruded yellow
stripes. Minimum insulation thickness at any point shall be not less than 90 percent of the
minimum average thickness values shown in Table 1. The insulation shall be applied in a manner
which prevents inclusions of insulation in the interstices of the conductor. If a mylar separator is
used, it must be opaque. Insulation properties shall be as required by ICEA S-66-524 and the
following paragraphs.
3.2.3.1 PHYSICAL AND AGEING REQUIREMENTS
Tensile strength (minimum).......................................................1,800psi
Elongation at rupture (minimum) ................................................... 250%
After air oven test at 121 0Ct1 °C for 168 hours — tensile
strength and elongation at rupture,
minimum percentage of un-aged value.......................................75%
Hot creep, 1500 C + 2° C maximum percent:
Unfilled.................................................................................. 175%
Filled........................................................................................ 100%
Hot creep set maximum percent:
Unfilled...................................................................................... 10%
Filled............................................................................................ 5%
Solvent extraction, maximum percent, after 20 hours
drying time (referee test): ............................................................. 30%
3.2.3.2 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Insulation resistance constant (k) at 15.6°C (600F),
minimum..................................................................................10,000
SIC at 75°C, 80 VPM, 60 cycle, maximum........................................6.0
3.2.3.3 WATER ABSORPTION
Electrical Method
Dielectric constant after 1 day, maximum..........................................6.0
Increase in capacitance, maximum percent-
1 to 14 days.............................................................................. 3.0%
7 to 14 days.............................................................................. 1.5%
Stability factor after 14 days, maximum.............................................1.0
Alternate to stability factor -- stability factor difference, 1 to 14 days,
maximum............................................................................................0.5
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3.2.4 INDIVIDUAL CABLE REQUIREMENTS
The following table shows the catalogue numbers and the various requirements for insulation
thickness, compressed or compact stranding, and assembly, for cable purchased under this
specification.
Table 1- Cable Requirements
Stores
Number
Serial
Num.
# of
, cond.
Config.
Phase
Neutral
Size
# of
Strands-
Nominal'
Dia:
inches
Insulation
Thickness
mils
Size.
# of
Strands
Nominal
Dia.
inches
Insulation
Thickness
mils
7503-0982
03
1
#1 /0
19.
.361
80
7503-1017
11
3
triplex
#6
7
0.310
60
#6
7
0.310
60
7503-1021
04
3
triplex
#1/0
19
.361
80
#2
7
.283
60
7503-1027
05
3
triplex
#4/0
19
.512
80
2/0
19
.406
80
7503-0993
06
1
#4/0
19
.512
80
7503-1032
07
3
triplex
350
37
.661
95
4/0
19
.512
80
7503-1036 *
08
1
500
37
.789 /
.736*
95
09
4
uad Ix
350
37
.661
95
4/0
19
.512
80
W03-1034
3-1038
10
1
-
1 350
37
.661
1 95
'
Note:- Compressed stranding is preferred, but compact will be allowed for conductors marked with an asterisk
("*" ). Cables without the asterisk marking shall be compressed stranding.
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Each conductor shall have a durable continuous marking showing the manufacturer's name or
trademark, voltage rating, and conductor size. The separate phase conductors shall be individually
identified. Marking shall not cause surface irregularities.
4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
4.1 RESPONSIBILITY FOR INSPECTION
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 required by the Purchase Order, representatives of an independent test
laboratory acceptable to the City of Fort Collins shall witness or perform all tests required therein and
shall certify all test reports.
4.2 TESTS
All cable manufactured under this specification shall be tested according to the applicable paragraphs
of ICEA specification S-66-524. If required by the Purchase Order, certified test reports shall be
furnished to the City of Fort Collins.
5 PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY
Packaging and marking of articles procured under this specification shall be in accordance with the
Purchase Order and the following: Each reel shall be legibly tagged with type, voltage, and length of the
cable, the purchase order number and the name and address of the manufacturer. Each reel shall be
weighed and marked with actual tare, gross and net weights. Average weights are NOT acceptable.
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.
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APPENDIX A
Approved Manufacturers
• Alcan Cable
• General Cable
• Pirelli Cable
• Southwire
REV. SYM: S
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Rev: 5-10-90
SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
SPECIFICATION 369-100
In addition to the requirements of the 'Invitation to Bid" and the "Purchase Requisition", the following shall
apply:
A_ Price Quotation
If metal escalation is quoted, the following statement and information shall be included on the bid sheet:
Prices quoted herein are firm except for metal escalation/de-escalation on date of shipment based on
producers price of metal as reported in the Metals Week U.S. Market and the following quantity:
pounds of aluminum @ tAb.
Aluminum adjustments upward or downward will be based on Metals Week U-S. Market price as
published in "Metals Week" for the entire month prior to quoted ship date.
If any other escalation is quoted, the bidder shall indicate on the bid sheet the speck items or
materials subject to escalation and shall give the method, the current index and the reporting
publication or source of the index to be used in computing the amount thereof.
Escalation occurring after quoted delivery date will not be paid.
B. Shipping Terms
Shipment shall be by open bed truck.
Terms: FOB point of destination_ Freight prepaid and allowed.
C. 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.
D_ 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-
E. Date of Shipment Defined
The date of shipment shall be defined as the date the bill of lading is signed by the carrier.
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Purchase Order Terms and Conditions
1. COMMERCIALDE£AILS.
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 846000587 is registered with the Collector of Intemal 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 pan 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.
11. NONWAIVER.
Failure of the Purchaser to insist upon strict performance of the terms 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 Sel ler 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 ofits 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 my of the terms
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 or
acquired by the Purchaser pursuant to this purchase order.
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. Upemtission is given to prepay freight and charge separately, the original freight bill must accompany 13. PURCHASERS PERFORMANCE OF SELLERS OBLIGATIONS.
invoice. Additional charges for packing will not be accepted. If the Purehaserdirects the Seller to correct nonconforming or defective goods by a date to be agreed upon by the
Purchaser and the Seller, and the Seller thereafter indicates its inability or unwillingness to comply, the Purchaser
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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 than 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 fide and possess full and complete
authority to bind said parties.
LIMITATION OF TERMS. This Purchase Order expressly limits acceptance to the terms and conditions stated herein set forth
and any supplementary or additional terms and conditions annexed hereto or incorporated herein byreference. 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 effeeted within the time stated on the purohase
order and the documents attached 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 fordamages. 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 causingsuch 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
degreeof careand 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
(1) yearor within such longer period of time as maybe prescribed by law or by the terms of any applicablewaramy provided by
the Seller after the date of acceptance of the goods furnished hereunder (acceptance not to be unreasonably delayed), resulting
from imperfect or defective 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 terms by written change order.
S. CHANGES IN COMMERCIAL TERMS.
The Purchaser may make any changes to the terms, 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 affects 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
arethe Sellers standard stock No such termination shall relieve the Purchaser or the Seller of any oftheir 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 or termination is ordered.
8. 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 Purchmahamrless from
all costs and damages suffered by the Purchaser as a result of the Sellers failure to comply with such law.
If and only to the extent this [Agreement] constitutes a "sole source government contract" within the meaning of Article XX VIII
of the Colorado Constitution ("Article XXVIII"), then the provisions of Section 15 of Article XXVIII are hereby incorporated
into this [Agreement]. In such a case, if the [Contractor] or any other person who is a "contract holder' as defined in Section
2(4.5) bf Article XXVIR intentionally violates Section 15 or Section 17(2) of Article XXVIII, then the [Contractor] agrees it
shall be ineligible to hold any sole source government contract, or public employment with the state of Colorado or any of its
political subdivisions, for three years.
9. ASSIGNMENT.
Neither party shall assign, transfer, or convey this order, or any moniesdue 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 famished in
performance of this agreement, ftee and clear of any and all liens, restrictions, reservations, security interest encumbrances and
claims of others.
may cause a wo to e p mme y t e most expeduw
us means avaa e to r[ et, an e err s pay a
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 warranty, 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, many
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, eitherprocure 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 or business, this order may forthwith be canceled by the Purchaser without
liability.
16. GOVERNING LAW.
The definitions of terms used or the interpretation of the agreement and the rights ofall parties hereundershall be
construed under and governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, USA.
The following Additional Conditions apply only in cases where the Set ter is to perform work hereunder, including
the services of Sellers Representative(s), on the premises of others.
17. SELLERS RESPONSIBILITY.
The Seller shall carryon said work at Seller's own risk until the same is Polly 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 famished by others for installation or erection by the Seller, the Seller shall receive, unload,
store and handle same at the site and become responsible therefore 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 Sellershall
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 speei fy the daze when such compere tion
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 shall 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 injuryof 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 indemnify 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 pan of the Seller, any of his
contactors, or any of the Sellers or contractors offrcasJanet 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 o£any act, action, neglect, omission or default ofthe 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 judgrnent 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 rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto.
Revised 04/2009
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
INVITATION TO BID
BID #7087
LP Cable, U.G., 600V, AL, Compressed, Triplex
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, 2"d 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 3:00 P.M. (Our clock) November
5, 2009.
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.
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 are 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.
James B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
Director of Purchasing and Risk Management
FIRM NAME:
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
BID PROPOSAL
BID NO. 7087
LP CABLE, U.G., 600V, AL, COMPRESSED, TRIPLEX
BID DATE: 3:00 p.m. (Our clock) November 5, 2009
WE HEREBY ENTER OUR BID FOR THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS' REQUIREMENTS
FOR Cable, U.G., 600V, AL, Compressed, Triplex, PER THE BID INVITATION AND ANY
REFERENCED SPECIFICATIONS.
QUANTITY: DESCRIPTION:
15,000 Ft. CABLE, U.G., 600V, AL, COMPRESSED, TRIPLEX, 2-350MCM-37
STRD., INSULATED BLACK, 1-4/0 AWG-19 STRD. INSULATED
YELLOW OR YELLOW STRIPED, PER SPEC. #369-100, REV. S,
SERIAL #07, SHIP ON N/R REELS, STD. PKG. (SEE SUPPLEMENTAL
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHIPPING)
$ Ft. Total
Mfr. Mfr.#
Delivery In Weeks:
Does cable conform to referenced specifications without exception? Yes No, please list
exceptions(s), including specification paragraph number, on a separate sheet.
Price is firm? _Yes _No, if no, bid price is based on lbs. of aluminum @
cents/lb. As reported by Metals Week U.S. Market dated
Bids not based on Metals Week U.S. Market as specified in the supplemental instructions to
bidders may be rejected as non -responsive. Escalation occurring after quoted delivery will not
be paid.
*Any surcharges or additional costs shall be noted & included in bid submittal.
SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHIPPING
* 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.
AWARD:
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 award between two or more bidders to expedite
delivery or for evaluation of the cable in actual conditions prior to subsequent requirements.
Consideration for the best price and delivery will be evaluated and an award will be made which is
considered to be in the best interest of the City.
Future orders of Cable, U.G., 600V, AL, Compressed, Triplex 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
EMAIL:
THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
Light and Power Department
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80521
SPECIFICATION NO: 369-100
Single and Multiconductor Cross -Linked
Polyethylene 600 Volt Secondary Power Cable
APPROVED BY:
Kraig . Baereir
Standards Engineering Manager
ORIGNATED: 3/22/73
Revised: 10/28/2003
REV. SYM: S
REVISION DESCRIPTIONS
REVISION DESCRIPTION (Previous on file)
CHANGE NOTICE
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Tim M. Sagen
• Page 6. para. 3.2.1: Add quadruplex
Susan Coram
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assembly:
• Page 10. para. 5.0: Add open -bed truck
Requirement
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Revision O:
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Susan Coram
• Update Appendix A, Alcoa Now ACPC,
7-26-93
remove Kaiser & Reynolds
Tim M. Sagen
7-26-93
Revision P: Reissue
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Tim M. Sagen
• Page 1, add filename
6-9-94
• Update Appendix A: Remove ACPC
Susan Coram
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Tim M. Sagen
• Page 1, add "prepared by"
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Susan Coram
• Page 7, para 3.2.3.1;
• Update Heat distortion test to Hot Creep and
Set
• Page 11, Update Cablec to BICC
Revision R:
April 11, 2002
Kraig Bader
• Reformatted, converted to MS Word and
4/11/2002
delete List of Active Pages
Tim Sagen
• Page 6 Updated Table 1 - Added 350kcmil
4/11/2002
single conductor cable (7503-1038).
• Updated BICC to General Cable.
• Grammar correction in Section 3.2.1
Revision.S:
October28, 2003
Kraig Bader
• Page 6 Updated Table 1 to include stranding
10/28/2003
as one of the specific options for each cable.
Changed 500 kcmil single conductor cable
(7503-1036) to compact stranding.
• Added #6AWG triplex to Table 1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
REVISION DESCRIPTIONS............................................................................................................................................2
TABLEOF CONTENTS....................................................................................................................................................3
1 SCOPE...............................................................................................................................................................................4
2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS....................................................................................................................................... 4
3 REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................................................................................... 4
3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................................................... 4
3.2 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS..................................................................................................................................... 4
3.3 IDENTIFICATION..................................................................................................................................................... 6
4 QUALITY ASSURANCE................................................................................................................................................6
4.1 RESPONSIBILITY FOR INSPECTION...................................................................................................................... 6
4.2 TESTS......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
5 PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY...............................................................................................................................6
TABLE
1.....................................................................................................................................6
APPENDIXA..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
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SPECIFICATION FOR
SINGLE AND MULTICONDUCTOR CROSS -LINKED
POLYETHYLENE 600 VOLT SECONDARY POWER CABLE
1 SCOPE
This specification establishes the minimum requirements for 600 volt, cross -linked polyethylene insulated,
secondary power cables suitable for direct burial, installation in ducts, or aerial applications.
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 ICEA S-66-524
Cross -Linked -Thermosetting -Polyethylene -Insulated Wire and Cable for the Transmission and
Distribution of Electrical Energy.
2.2 ASTM B-230
3 REQUIREMENTS
3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Cable purchased under this specification shall meet all applicable requirements of the Insulated Cable
Engineers Association (ICEA) Standard Publication S-66-524 with additions or deletions as detailed
herein.
3.1.1 APPROVED MANUFACTURERS
Cable purchased under this specification shall be of the manufacturers listed in Appendix A.
Manufacturers not listed may submit written proposals demonstrating compliance with these
specifications for consideration of addition to the accepted manufacturer list prior to the next
request for bids. Acceptability of the listed manufacturer's cable will not be determined solely by
inclusion in this list. Listed manufacturers must satisfy all requirements of this specification to be
acceptable.
3.2 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
3.2.1 CABLE ASSEMBLY
When multi -conductor cable is required the assembly shall be as follows:
• Two conductor cables shall consist of two black insulated single conductors duplexed. The
length of lay shall not be less than 30 nor more than 60 times the insulated conductor
diameter.
• Three conductor cables shall consist of two black phases and one yellow or yellow striped
neutral insulated single conductors triplexed. The length of lay shall not be less than 35 nor
more than 60 times the larger single insulated conductor diameter.
• Four conductor cables shall consist of three black phases and one yellow or yellow striped
neutral insulated single conductors quadruplexed. The length of lay shall not be less than 40
nor more than 60 times the larger single insulated conductor diameter.
3.2.2 CONDUCTOR
The conductor shall be "EC" grade aluminum, compressed or compact stranding, in applicable
sizes, as defined in Table 1. Stranding shall be in accordance with ICEA S-66-524 Part 2. Tensile
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