The purpose of this request is for the supply of multiple stationary stands for cable reels. The supplied cable stands shall be designed and manufactured to the following design:

• Stationary stands for cable reels up to 48” diameter, 32” wide and a minimum of 5,000lbs (x4)
• Stationary stands for cable reels up to 72” diameter, 44” wide and a minimum of 5,000lbs (x2)
• Stationary stands for cable reels up to 96” diameter, 60” wide and a minimum of 10,000lbs (x3)

All reel stands shall include the following features:

• Solid steel axle with bushings to accommodate 2” (or 2.5”), 3” and 4” arbor holes.
• Structural steel construction.
• Axel retaining brackets with locking mechanism.
• Long life axle support bearings.
• Lifting points to lift the fully loaded stand with forklift, crane and helicopter.
• Tie down points for transporting on a trailer with a reel loaded.
• Manually operated disc brake.
• Weatherproof coating on all structural steel, preferred color - Pantone 158C Orange.
• No tools should be required to replace reels.

Offloading and handling of the stationary stands at the SaskPower site is excluded from the scope of this RFQ.

This competition is available on MERX (https://www.merx4.merx.com/saskpower).
 All amendments, addenda, clarifications, and further instructions will also be posted on MERX.