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Z5421State & Local

Response Deadline10/30/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Nashville Electric Service has issued solicitation Z5421 for the procurement of 3P.S.T. back connected knife switches. The required units must feature BC barriers, ganged handles, dividers, and TBT-26 long studs, specifically excluding mounting bars. This is a restricted procurement where only the AVO MULT MTS S-203-D-B manufacturer and part number are acceptable, and alternate brands will not be considered. Bids must be submitted through the Bid Center by 2:00 pm local time on October 30, 2026. Evaluation for the award will be based on technical compliance with the specified part number and the earliest delivery time provided in calendar days. Vendors are responsible for resolving any discrepancies between part numbers and descriptions with the procurement contact, Shanna Faulk, prior to the closing date.

General Info

Nashville Electric Service seeks specific AVO knife switches; bids due October 30, 2026.

Agency

Tennessee → Nashville Electric Service

NAICS

N/A

Place of Performance

Nashville, TN, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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RFB Z5421 - Switch Knife 3P

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Timeline

PhaseSolicitation

PostedOct 23

Solicitation

Response DeadlineOct 30

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

10/30/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 6 days

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyTennessee → Nashville Electric Service

Contacts1 person available

OfficeNashville, TN, USA

Organization / AgencyTennessee → Nashville Electric Service

Office AddressNashville, TN, USA

Contacts

Shanna FaulkProcurement Contact

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

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EA SWITCH KNIFE3P 3P. S. T. BACK CONNECTED KNIFESWITCH, WITH BC BARRIERS, GANGED HANDLES, DIVIDERS, TBT-26 (LONG) STUD,AND NO MOUNTING BAR. AVO MULT "MTS"S-203-D-B Stateyour earliest delivery IN CALENDAR DAYS: _ DELIVERY MAY BE CONSIDEREDIN THE AWARDOF THIS BID. _ Alternate brands will not be accepted on this inquiry. To have your product evaluated for future consideration, contact the buyerlisted in this RFB. _ In the eventof a discrepancy between the ordering description and part number, it is the responsibility of the vendor to contact the buyerfor clarification before the published CLOSE DATE. _ Note: This bid must be submitted usingthe Bid Center and must be received by 2:00 pm localtime on the published CLOSE DATE. _

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