Batteries

Nashville Electric Service has issued solicitation Z5533, a Request For Bid for the procurement of 1.5 volt alkaline D cell flashlight batteries. The agency requires specific approved brands, including Kodak Supralife Alkaline KD, Duracell PC1300, Energizer EN95, or Rayovac AL-D. Alternate brands are strictly prohibited for this inquiry, and any vendors wishing to have other products evaluated for future use must contact the buyer separately. Bids must be submitted through the Bid Center by 2:00 pm local time on the close date of November 17, 2026. Offerors are required to state their earliest delivery time in calendar days, as the delivery schedule may be a determining factor in the award decision. For any discrepancies between part numbers and descriptions, vendors must contact the procurement contact, Shanna Faulk, for clarification prior to the submission deadline.