Cable Fiber 96 MM OM4 Loose Tube

Nashville Electric Service is soliciting bids for 96 count OM4 50/125 loose tube fiber optic cable. The required cable must be outdoor rated, fire retardant, and low smoke. Approved manufacturers are limited to Corning or an equivalent, and alternate brands will not be accepted for this specific inquiry. All cables must be labeled as NES (Nashville Electric Service) 96F OM4 followed by the date of manufacture in MM/YY format. Packaging requirements specify that reels must be constructed of wood with a metal core. Bids must be submitted via the Bid Center by 2:00 pm local time on November 13, 2026. Offerors are required to state their earliest delivery time in calendar days, as delivery speed may be a determining factor in the award of the bid. For any discrepancies between part numbers and descriptions, vendors must contact the procurement officer, Tiffany Caruthers, for clarification before the closing date.