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This specification covers single conductor, metallic shield, jacketed cables, for use on 13800 Grd Y/7970 volt, 60 hertz underground electrical distribution systems. These cables shall be capable of operating continuously in either wet or dry locations, whether conduit encased or directly buried in earth, at a conductor temperature of 105C normal, 140C emergency and 250C short circuit duty. Bidders must complete the "1000 kcmil Copper, 15 kV, EPR, Shielded Cable Data Sheet" (page 6 of this specification) and return it with their quotation. BED will not consider quotations that are not accompanied by a completed "1000 kcmil Copper, 15 kV, EPR, Shielded Cable Data Sheet. The cable shall be in compliance with the latest edition of the applicable industry standards (listed below) except where this specification conflicts with the industry standards, in which case this specification shall take precedence. Specific exceptions to this specification or to applicable industry standards shall be clearly noted with each quotation. Each master reel from which cable is supplied shall be tested in accordance with all applicable industry standards. Certified test reports shall be furnished for all cable supplied to demonstrate accurate compliance with all required production tests. An X-Y plot of the Apparent Discharge Characteristic shall be included with the certified test reports. Bed Reserves the Right to Accept or Reject Any or All Proposals Received in Response to This Rfp or to Take Other Action Consistent With the Best Interest of Bed. Bed Reserves the Right to Negotiate Separately With Any Source to Serve the Best Interest of Bed.