Conductor Cable

This solicitation issued by Nashville Electric Service (NES) for contract number Z3939 seeks the procurement of 80,000 linear feet of #6 AWG duplex aluminum conductor cable specifically designed as a one-phase conductor. The conductor consists of a 7-strand aluminum core coated with a 45-mil cross-linked polyethylene jacket and includes a bare ACSR neutral messenger composed of 6 strands aluminum and 1 steel strand. The cable is to be supplied in 500-foot coils with each coil having a minimum inside diameter of 18 inches. Packaging requirements mandate that coils be palletized with no more than 20 coils per pallet. Only cables from approved manufacturers—SO-WIRE, GEN CABL, CME, and ELCABLES—are acceptable, and substitutions or alternate brands are explicitly disallowed. The place of performance and delivery is Nashville, Tennessee, with all bids due electronically via the Bid Center by 2:00 PM local time on February 25, 2026. The solicitation does not provide explicit pricing, contract type, or formal periods of performance beyond the bid deadline. Evaluation criteria are not formally delineated, though compliance with specifications and delivery timing are anticipated to influence award decisions, possibly under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) framework. Formal contract clauses, standardized representations, certifications, or specific inspection and acceptance procedures are not included in the available documents, but acceptance and inspection are implied to occur at the destination in Nashville. The procurement contact is Shannon Crutcher, who can be reached via email or phone for vendor inquiries. Submission instructions emphasize electronic bids through the Bid Center without detailed formatting or proposal volume requirements. Overall, the solicitation focuses on technical specifications, strict adherence to approved manufacturers, packaging and handling criteria, and timely delivery to meet NES operational needs.