INVITATION TO BID
Sealed bids will be received at the City of Douglas City Hall, 302 South Madison Ave., Douglas, Georgia, up to November 17th, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. The bids will be publicly opened and read at the City of Douglas Council Chambers for the purchase of the following:
FY27 City of Douglas 2 REELS of 795 DRAKE ACSR WIRE
Bid# 66812-27-0007
The City of Douglas reserves the right to accept the lowest, most acceptable bid and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. No late bids will be accepted.
The City of Douglas reserves the right to waive any technicalities or irregularities so that an award can be made in the best interest of the city.
Bids are to be F.O.B. Destination 123 W Cherry St., Douglas, GA 31533
The City of Douglas is an equal opportunity employer, including nondiscrimination in employment of the disabled.
For further information concerning this bid, please contact Anthony Folsom, City of Douglas Purchasing Agent, at (912) 389-3463 or email afolsom@cityofdouglasga.gov.
To obtain the complete Invitation to Bid, please go to our website, www.cityofdouglasga.gov. Click on "Bids and Contracts' on the right-hand side of the screen. Once this opens, click on FY27 City of Douglas 2 REELS of 795 DRAKE ACSR WIRE located under "Douglas Bid Opportunities'. This will open to a page which gives an overview of this Bid request. Scroll down and click on the attached file located near the bottom of this screen under "Related Documents'. This will open the complete Invitation to Bid. Print, complete and submit as directed. Should you have any problems opening the attachment, please contact Josh Jordan, Warehouse Technician, at 912-389-3453 or email at jjordan@cityofdouglasga.gov
NOTE: Please include three (3) copies of your bid in package.
Formal Bid Proposal
Introduction
The City of Douglas, Georgia, is soliciting sealed bids from qualified vendors for the
purchase and delivery of two (2) reels of 795 Drake ACSR (Aluminum Conductor
Steel‑Reinforced) wire. All materials shall comply with the specifications outlined below.
Complete Wire Specifications
• Conductor Designation: 795 Drake ACSR
• Conductor Type: Aluminum Conductor Steel‑Reinforced (ACSR)
• Quantity: Two (2) reels
• Length per Reel: 6,940 feet
• Total Length Required: 13,880 feet
• Stranding Configuration: 26/7 (26 aluminum strands and 7 steel strands)
• Ampacity: 907 amps
• Country of Manufacture: United States‑manufactured wire preferred; approved equal
products may be considered.
• Product Condition: New, unused wire.
• Reel Requirements: Each reel shall contain 6,940 continuous feet of wire, properly
wound and secured for shipment and handling.
• Product Documentation: The bidder shall identify the manufacturer and provide
applicable technical data sheets and specifications confirming compliance.
• Approved Equal: Any proposed equal must meet or exceed the specified requirements
and receive approval from the City of Douglas before award.
Bid Pricing
Bidders shall provide a unit price per reel and the total price for both reels. Pricing shall
include all applicable costs for the wire, reels, packaging, freight, shipping, and delivery to
the designated City of Douglas location.
Item Description Price per Reel Total Price
1
795 Drake ACSR
Wire, 6,940 feet per
reel, 26/7 stranding
$__________ $__________
Delivery Lead Time
The bidder shall specify the estimated delivery lead time from receipt of the purchase
order.
Estimated Lead Time: __________________________________
Delivery lead time shall be stated in calendar days or weeks.
The bidder must supply two reels of 795 Drake ACSR wire, each containing 6,940 continuous feet (total 13,880 feet), with 26/7 stranding, new and unused. The wire must be delivered to the City of Douglas Warehouse at 123 W. Cherry Street, Douglas, GA, during normal operating hours. Pricing must include all freight, shipping, handling, packaging, and delivery charges. The bidder must specify the estimated delivery lead time in calendar days or weeks from receipt of purchase order.
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Source: Georgia Procurement Registry (solicitation PE-66812-NONST-2027-000000082), retrieved via the Georgia Procurement Registry (DOAS). View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.