Squirrel Guard

This contract is a municipal procurement for 400 units of PVC squirrel‑guard cable protection (2.5″ V‑shape) to protect aerial communication lines. The City Utilities of Springfield issued an Invitation‑for‑Bid (IFB) and awarded the award to Border States Industries Inc. at a unit price of $21.284. The award was finalized on August 12 2026, with the bidding deadline having been August 10 2026. The procurement follows a standard “lowest total cost” evaluation and requires a 90‑day bid validity period. • Item: Guard, Squirrel, 2.5″ V‑Shape Cable Protection – 400 each. • Awarded Vendor: Border States Industries Inc. – unit price $21.284. • Procurement Type: Full and open competition under an IFB; unit‑price pricing. • Delivery: FOB to Springfield, MO with Net 30 payment terms.