City of Springfield - Underground Utility Cable - UE27-11-55, 2026
City of SpringfieldCity · Springfield, IL- Due
- Dec 3, 2026
- 21 days left
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Purchasing Agent
- (217) 789-2191
The 30-second brief
The City of Springfield, Office of Public Utilities, City Water, Light & Power (CWLP) is seeking sealed bids for the purchase and delivery of underground electrical cable under contract UE27-11-55. The contract spans sixty (60) months and covers various wire and cable types including copper and aluminum conductors, 600V RHW/USE, 15KV shield EPR, and triplex configurations (e.g., #2 AWG copper, #4 AWG copper, #6 AWG copper, 2/0 copper, 250MCM copper, 500MCM copper, 750MCM copper, 350 MCM copper, 1/0 AWG aluminum). Deliveries shall be made DDP to the CWLP Groth Street Service Center located at 1600 South Groth Street, Springfield, Illinois. Bids must be submitted via the City's Bid Portal by Thursday, December 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time. Questions are due by November 23, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
E07-03-002 CABLE, #2 AWG COPPER, 7 STR. 600V RHW/USE 1/C EPR; E07-03-004 CABLE, #4 AWG COPPER, 7 STR. 600V RHW/USE 1/C EPR; E07-03-006 CABLE, #6 AWG COPPER, 7 STR. 600V RHW/USE 1/C EPR; E07-03-008 CABLE, #8 AWG COPPER, 7 STR. 600V RHW/USE 1/C EPR; E07-03-009 CABLE, 2 #6 AWG COPPER 7 STR., 1 #8 AWG COPPER 7 STR., 600V RHW/USE 3/C CIC EPR; E07-03-020 CABLE, 2/0 COPPER, 19 STR. 600V RHW/USE 1C EPR; E07-03-025 CABLE, 2/0 COPPER, 19 STR. 600V RHW/USE 3/C CIC EPR; E07-03-040 CABLE, 4/0 COPPER, 19 STR. 600V RHW/USE CU 1C EPR; E07-03-250 CABLE, 250MCM COPPER, 37 STR. 600V RHW/USE 1C EPR; E07-03-500 CABLE, 500MCM COPPER, 37 STR. 600V RHW/USE 1C EPR; E07-03-750 CABLE, 750MCM COPPER, 61 STR. 600V RHW/USE 1C EPR; E07-36-351 CABLE, 350 MCM COPPER, 37 STR. 15KV 1/C SHIELD EPR; E07-36-750 CABLE, 750 MCM COPPER, 61 STR. 15KV 1/C SHIELD EPR; E07-50-010 CABLE, 1/0 AWG ALUMINUM 19 STR. 15KV JACKETED, CONC. NEUTRAL 1/C EPR; E07-50-011 CABLE, 1/0 AWG ALUMINUM 19 STR. 15KV JACKETED, CONC. NEUTRAL 1/C CIC EPR; E07-50-100 CABLE, #2 AWG ALUMINUM 7 STR. 15KV JACKETED, CONC. NEUTRAL 3/C (TRIPLEX) EPR; E07-50-111 CABLE, 1/0 AWG ALUMINUM 19 STR. 15KV JACKETED, CONC. NEUTRAL 3/C (TRIPLEX) EPR
Price, quality of services, conformity with specifications, suitability to requirements, delivery terms including length of time for delivery, qualifications, references
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Summary
The City of Springfield, Office of Public Utilities, City Water, Light & Power (CWLP) is seeking sealed bids for the purchase and delivery of underground electrical cable under contract UE27-11-55.
The contract spans sixty (60) months and covers various wire and cable types including copper and aluminum conductors, 600V RHW/USE, 15KV shield EPR, and triplex configurations (e.g., #2 AWG copper, #4 AWG copper, #6 AWG copper, 2/0 copper, 250MCM copper, 500MCM copper, 750MCM copper, 350 MCM copper, 1/0 AWG aluminum). Deliveries shall be made DDP to the CWLP Groth Street Service Center located at 1600 South Groth Street, Springfield, Illinois. Bids must be submitted via the City's Bid Portal by Thursday, December 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time. Questions are due by November 23, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Price
- Quality of services
- Conformity with specifications
- Suitability to requirements
- Delivery terms including length of time for delivery
- Qualifications
- References
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
17- E07-03-002 CABLE, #2 AWG COPPER, 7 STR. 600V RHW/USE 1/C EPR
- E07-03-004 CABLE, #4 AWG COPPER, 7 STR. 600V RHW/USE 1/C EPR
- E07-03-006 CABLE, #6 AWG COPPER, 7 STR. 600V RHW/USE 1/C EPR
- E07-03-008 CABLE, #8 AWG COPPER, 7 STR. 600V RHW/USE 1/C EPR
- E07-03-009 CABLE, 2 #6 AWG COPPER 7 STR., 1 #8 AWG COPPER 7 STR., 600V RHW/USE 3/C CIC EPR
- E07-03-020 CABLE, 2/0 COPPER, 19 STR. 600V RHW/USE 1C EPR
- E07-03-025 CABLE, 2/0 COPPER, 19 STR. 600V RHW/USE 3/C CIC EPR
- E07-03-040 CABLE, 4/0 COPPER, 19 STR. 600V RHW/USE CU 1C EPR
- E07-03-250 CABLE, 250MCM COPPER, 37 STR. 600V RHW/USE 1C EPR
- E07-03-500 CABLE, 500MCM COPPER, 37 STR. 600V RHW/USE 1C EPR
- E07-03-750 CABLE, 750MCM COPPER, 61 STR. 600V RHW/USE 1C EPR
- E07-36-351 CABLE, 350 MCM COPPER, 37 STR. 15KV 1/C SHIELD EPR
- E07-36-750 CABLE, 750 MCM COPPER, 61 STR. 15KV 1/C SHIELD EPR
- E07-50-010 CABLE, 1/0 AWG ALUMINUM 19 STR. 15KV JACKETED, CONC. NEUTRAL 1/C EPR
- E07-50-011 CABLE, 1/0 AWG ALUMINUM 19 STR. 15KV JACKETED, CONC. NEUTRAL 1/C CIC EPR
- E07-50-100 CABLE, #2 AWG ALUMINUM 7 STR. 15KV JACKETED, CONC. NEUTRAL 3/C (TRIPLEX) EPR
- E07-50-111 CABLE, 1/0 AWG ALUMINUM 19 STR. 15KV JACKETED, CONC. NEUTRAL 3/C (TRIPLEX) EPR
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Certified Check
- Cashier's Check
- Bank Draft
- Bank Money Order
- Bid Bond
- Certifications
- Section 5 Proposal Pricing
- Submit to
- City of Springfield Bid Portal
- Scope location
- Springfield, IL
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Springfield?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 3, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: City of Springfield Bid Portal. For questions, contact Purchasing Agent.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Springfield in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Purchasing Agent at (217) 789-2191. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: E07-03-002 CABLE, #2 AWG COPPER, 7 STR. 600V RHW/USE 1/C EPR; E07-03-004 CABLE, #4 AWG COPPER, 7 STR. 600V RHW/USE 1/C EPR; E07-03-006 CABLE, #6 AWG COPPER, 7 STR. 600V RHW/USE 1/C EPR; E07-03-008 CABLE, #8 AWG COPPER, 7 STR. 600V RHW/USE 1/C EPR; E07-03-009 CABLE, 2 #6 AWG COPPER 7 STR., 1 #8 AWG C. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price, quality of services, conformity with specifications, suitability to requirements, delivery terms including length of time for delivery, qualifications, references" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 3, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Certified Check, Cashier's Check, Bank Draft, Bank Money Order, Bid Bond, Certifications, Section 5 Proposal Pricing. Review the full document from City of Springfield for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Springfield, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.