Cable ACSR Bare

The contract specifies the procurement of bare ACSR cable with a 795 MCM size, composed of thirty-six aluminum strands and one steel strand, identified by the code word "COOT" and required to meet the latest revision of ANSI/ASTM B232. Each reel must not exceed 3,880 pounds and contain approximately 4,800 feet of cable, with all reels constructed of sound wood and either wood or steel drums, not exceeding 69 inches in overall diameter or 44 inches in overall width. Every reel must include a metal center hub collar and be non-returnable, with delivery mandated via open truck. Required stamped markings on each reel include tare weight, net weight, and gross weight. Approved manufacturers supplying the cable under this specification are limited to Alubarcoot, Alcatelcoot, CMEcoot, Gencablcoot, Hascelikcoot, Kingwirecoot, Nehringcoot, Prioritycoot, and So-wirecoot. This solicitation, issued by Nashville Electric Service in Tennessee, carries the reference number Z4845, with responses due by August 4, 2026, and procurement contact information provided through Jay Thompson at jethompson@nespower.com.