Carriage Bolts and Washer, Square Flat

This contract involves the procurement of carriage bolts and square flat washers for Nashville Electric Service. The items specified include carriage bolts sized 3/8" x 4-1/2" with a minimum thread length of 1 3/4" and maximum thread length of 3", featuring a 4,250 lbs ultimate strength, hot-dip galvanized finish, roll-threaded with an attached square nut. These bolts must be shipped in standard cartons with no bulk packaging accepted, and approved manufacturers include Victory, MacLean, Powerline, and Hubbell, among others. Additionally, the contract calls for 1/2" x 6" carriage bolts with a 7,800 lbs ultimate strength, similarly finished and packaged, with an approved manufacturer list that overlaps with the smaller bolt specification. The contract also requires 4" x 4" x 3/16" square flat washers with a 7/8" hole, hot-dip galvanized, and sourced from approved providers such as Utilities, MacLean, Cooper, and Hubbell. Quantities are specified as 2,200 units for the smaller bolts, 300 units for the larger bolts, and 2 units for the square washers. The solicitation is managed by Nashville Electric Service, with procurement contact Tiffany Caruthers overseeing the process. The deadline for response is April 24, 2026, and the items are intended for performance and delivery within Nashville, Tennessee.