Cable Fiber

Solicitation Z5337 is a request for bids issued by the Nashville Electric Service in Tennessee for the procurement of fiber optic cabling. The requirement consists of two primary items: 10,000 feet of 12mm OM4 tight tube 12 count fiber cable that is indoor/outdoor rated, self-extinguishing, and low smoke with a central core support member, and 15,000 feet of 96mm OM4 loose tube 96 count fiber cable that is outdoor rated, fire retardant, and low smoke. Approved manufacturers include Corning, Berk-Tec, or an equal alternative. Bidders proposing an alternate brand must specify the brand in the comments field and provide descriptive literature. Specific packaging and marking requirements apply to the 96 count loose tube cable, which must be delivered on wood reels with metal cores and labeled as NES (NASHVILLE ELECTRIC SERVICE) 96F OM4 followed by the manufacture date. Bids must be submitted via the Bid Center by 2:00 pm local time on October 16, 2026. Offerors are required to state their earliest delivery time in calendar days, as delivery speed may be a determining factor in the award decision. The primary procurement contact for this action is Tiffany Caruthers.