AWG 19 Strand Aluminum Conductor

The contract specifies the procurement of a specialized cable with a 19-strand aluminum conductor, 11 number 14 AWG round copper concentrics in a one-third configuration, and a minimum 45 mils point polyethylene jacket featuring red stripes, all manufactured in compliance with the latest edition of the NES EC-276 specification. Each cable unit must be supplied in three 1,000-foot lengths per reel, totaling 1,000 circuit feet per reel, with all reels required to be shipped on open flatbed trucks unless prior written approval is obtained for alternative transportation. The reels must be clearly stamped with the tare weight, net weight, and gross weight, and must include a metal center hub collar with an inside diameter of at least 2.75 inches, while overall reel dimensions cannot exceed 43 inches in width or 72 inches in height, and the maximum cable diameter must not surpass 1.47 inches. Only approved manufacturers—Prysmian, Kerite, and Okonite—are eligible to supply this cable. This solicitation is issued by Nashville Electric Service under solicitation number Z4870, with a response deadline of August 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. The procurement is categorized under a state and local government entity in Tennessee, and the performance location is Nashville. Potential vendors must submit bids through the official portal linked in the solicitation data, and all inquiries should be directed to Jay Thompson, the primary procurement contact, via email at jethompson@nespower.com. The contract is open for bidding without specific set-aside classifications, and compliance with all technical, labeling, and shipping requirements is mandatory for proposal acceptance.