Project Information

Bid Title

Request for Bid #RFB_WH_2026-01 Canton Wire 394.5 AAAC

Issuing Agency

City of New Bern

Location

North Carolina

Published Date

Jan 28, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 12, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Request for Bid #RFB_WH_2026-01

The City of New Bern is requesting sealed bids from qualified vendors for the furnishing and delivery of approximately 59,500 feet of 394.5 AAAC 6201 electrical conductor cable (or approved equivalent). Materials must meet all specified NEMA reel requirements and delivery conditions, including shipment on an open-bed truck with advance notice.

Sealed bids must be submitted as hard-copy responses and received by the City no later than February 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM (ET). Electronic submissions will not be accepted.

Inquiries must be submitted in writing by February 4, 2026, and may be submitted by email to Darryl Stith, Warehouse, stithd@newbernnc.gov . Submission of inquiries does not obligate the City of New Bern to respond. Any responses provided shall be issued only by written addendum.

RFB_WH_2026-01

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City of New Bern Purchasing

1/28/26

City of New Bern

Office of the Purchasing Manager

606 Fort Totten, 2nd Floor

New Bern, North Carolina 28563

Phone: (252) 639-2800

Contents

REQUEST FOR BID ................................................................................................................................... 2

PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE................................................................................................................. 2

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................ 2

EXECUTION AND SIGNATURE.................................................................................................................. 3

G.S. 143-54 – Anti-Collusion ............................................................................................................... 3

G.S. 143-59.1 – Ineligible Vendors...................................................................................................... 3

G.S. 143-59.2 – Securities Violations / Iran Divestment..................................................................... 3

OFFEROR INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................ 3

SIGNATURE AND AUTHORIZATION ......................................................................................................... 3

INSTRUCTIONS FOR OFFERORS ............................................................................................................... 4

SPECIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL TERMS .................................................................................................... 8

CITY OF NEW BERN BID FORM .............................................................................................................. 10

GENERAL CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS................................................................................... 12

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REQUEST FOR BID

PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE

Procurement Event

Date & Time (Eastern Time)

Bid Posting / Advertisement Date

January 28, 2026 – 4:00 PM

Deadline for Written Questions

February 4, 2026 – 5:00 PM

Questions to Be Answered By

February 6, 2026 – 5:00 PM

Bid Closing / Deadline for Receipt of Sealed Bids February 12, 2026 – 2:00 PM

Anticipated Award Recommendation

February 16, 2026

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Sealed Bids must be submitted as hard-copy responses and received by the City of New Bern no later

than the bid closing date and time stated above. Electronic submissions, including email or facsimile

(fax), will not be accepted.

Inquiries must be submitted in writing by the stated deadline and may be submitted by email to

Darryl Stith, Warehouse, stithd@newbernnc.gov. Submission of inquiries does not obligate the City

of New Bern to respond. Any responses provided shall be issued only by written addendum.

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EXECUTION AND SIGNATURE

By signing below, the Offeror certifies compliance with the following North Carolina General

Statutes:

G.S. 143-54 – Anti-Collusion

The Offeror certifies that this bid is made without collusion with any other person, firm, or

corporation.

G.S. 143-59.1 – Ineligible Vendors

The Offeror certifies that it is not listed as an ineligible vendor with the State of North Carolina.

G.S. 143-59.2 – Securities Violations / Iran Divestment

The Offeror certifies that none of its officers, directors, or owners has been convicted of violations of

Chapter 78A of the North Carolina General Statutes, the Securities Act of 1933, or the Securities

Exchange Act of 1934.

False certification is a Class I felony.

Failure to properly execute and sign this bid shall render the bid invalid.

OFFEROR INFORMATION

Legal Name of Offeror (Company)

Federal Tax ID (or SSN if sole proprietor)

Business Address

City / State / ZIP

Telephone Number

Email Address

SIGNATURE AND AUTHORIZATION

Failure to sign will render the quote invalid.

Authorized Signature

Printed Name and Title

Date Signed

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR OFFERORS

READ, REVIEW, AND COMPLY

It shall be the offeror’s responsibility to read this entire document, review all enclosures and

attachments, and comply with all requirements specified herein.

NOTICE TO OFFERORS

All bids are subject to the provisions of the Instructions to Offerors, the General Terms and

Conditions, and any other conditions specific to this Request for Bid.

The City of New Bern objects to and will not evaluate or consider any additional or alternative terms

and conditions submitted with an Offeror’s response. This includes any language appearing in or

attached to the Offeror’s bid response. Do not attach any additional terms and conditions.

By execution and delivery of this bid, the Offeror agrees that any additional or alternative terms and

conditions, whether submitted intentionally or inadvertently, shall have no force or effect and shall

not be binding upon the City of New Bern.

DEFINITIONS

Addendum – A written modification or clarification to this Request for Bid issued by the City of New

Bern Purchasing Manager.

Bid – The Offeror’s complete response to this Request for Bid, including all required forms, pricing,

certifications, and acknowledgments.

City – The City of New Bern, North Carolina.

Offeror – Any company, firm, corporation, partnership, individual, or other legal entity submitting a

response to this Request for Bid.

Purchasing Manager – The individual designated by the City of New Bern to administer this

procurement on behalf of the City.

Request for Bid (RFB) – This solicitation document, including all attachments, exhibits, and any

addenda issued by the City of New Bern.

Vendor means the successful Offeror to whom a contract is awarded as a result of this Request for

Bid.

SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

Submit one (1) fully executed sealed bid. Clearly mark the Bid Number on the outside of the sealed

envelope. Bids submitted by mail must be received at the Office of the Purchasing Manager at the

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