Bolt Carriage

Nashville Electric Service is soliciting bids for the procurement of 1/2 inch by 6 inch carriage bolts under solicitation number Z5359. The required hardware must be roll threaded, hot dip galvanized, and include an attached square nut, with a minimum thread length of 1 3/4 inches, a maximum thread length of 3 inches, and an ultimate strength of 7800 lbs. To ensure technical compliance, only specific manufacturers and part numbers are acceptable, including GRID POW U8646, MACLEAN J8646, VICTORY 12136 CB HDG, PWERLINE P8646, HUBBEL 8646, and ALUMA-FO AF8646. Alternate brands will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted through the Bid Center by 2:00 pm local time on October 20, 2026. Offerors are required to state their earliest delivery time in calendar days, as delivery speed may be a determining factor in the award. All items must be shipped in standard cartons, and bulk packaging is strictly prohibited. For any clarifications regarding discrepancies between part numbers and descriptions, vendors should contact the procurement contact, Tiffany Caruthers, prior to the closing date.