Capacitor Banks and Associated Parts
What this bid is
The City of Austin wants a contractor to supply and deliver capacitor banks and associated parts on an as-needed basis. The parts are for maintaining, repairing and operating Austin Energy's electrical distribution system, and they must meet the technical specifications in the solicitation.
Bids are due October 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central, and the bid opening is listed for 3:00 PM Central the same day. Submit electronically through eResponse in Austin Finance Online; paper offers are not accepted. Vendors must be registered with the City of Austin before submitting. The city lists the trades it expects to be subcontracted as capacitors, motor running, oil filled, monitors and related equipment, power line, transformers, and power distribution.
The notice names several documents, including the scope of work, pricing submittal, insurance, technical specifications and a subcontracting plan. The contact is Ahide Garcia-Martinez at (512) 974-2803. The city decides which offer, if any, is accepted.
Who should bid
Electrical contractors - the work is Austin, TX.
Deadline
27 October 2026, 2:00 PM CDT (closes today - last confirmed 27 Oct)
How to submit
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As the agency published it
This contract requires a qualified Contractor to supply and deliver capacitor banks and associated parts on an as-needed basis for use in the maintenance, repair, and operation of Austin Energy's electrical distribution system. The capacitor banks and associated parts shall meet the requirements of the applicable technical specifications identified in this solicitation.
Solicitation: IFB 1100 AGM1008 · Type: Invitation For Bids (IFB) · Category: Electric Utility · Published: October 12, 2026
Responses due: October 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central, submitted electronically through eResponse in Austin Finance Online. Paper offers are not accepted.
Response opening: October 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM Central.
Trades the city expects to be subcontracted: Capacitors, Motor Running, Oil Filled, Monitors And Related Equipment, Power Line, Transformers, Power Distribution (Incl. Fluid Fill.
Documents: Scope of Work, Pricing Submittal, Insurance, Technial Specifications, Attachment 1, Offer and Acceptance, Local Business Preference, Small Business Preference, Wage Theft Certification, Subcontracting Plan, No Goals, Solicitation Details, Instructions, Terms and Conditions
Contact: Ahide Garcia-Martinez, (512) 974-2803, ahide.garcia@austintexas.gov.
Vendors must be registered with the City of Austin before submitting an offer. See the city's vendor guidance at Doing Business with the City.
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What the notice says
- Submission
- Solicitation: IFB 1100 AGM1008 · Type: Invitation For Bids (IFB) · Category: Electric Utility · Published: October 12, 2026Responses due: October 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central, submitted electronically through eResponse in Austin Finance Online.
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Important dates
Add all to calendar| Event | Date and time | |
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| Bid deadlinecloses today - last confirmed 27 Oct | 27 October 2026, 2:00 PM CDT check | today |
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Bid documents
- IFB_1100_AGM1008_0500_v1.pdf Open
- IFB_1100_AGM1008_0600_v1.xlsx Open
- IFB_1100_AGM1008_ATT_1_v1.pdf Open
- IFB_1100_AGM1008_ATT_2_v1.pdf Open
- IFB_1100_AGM1008_ATT_3_v1.docx Open
- IFB_1100_AGM1008_ATT_4_v1.docx Open
- IFB_1100_AGM1008_ATT_5_v1.docx Open
- IFB_1100_AGM1008_ATT_6_v1.docx Open
- IFB_1100_AGM1008_ATT_7_v1.docx Open
- IFB_1100_AGM1008_ATT_8_v1.docx Open
- IFB_1100_AGM1008_PAC1_v1.pdf Open
- IFB_1100_AGM1008_ADD_1_v1.pdf Open
- IFB_1100_AGM1008_0500_v2.pdf Open
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Collected from City of Austin Active Solicitations, first seen 12 October 2026, last confirmed 27 October 2026.
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