Landscaping Supplies

Nashville Electric Service is soliciting bids for landscaping supplies under solicitation number Z4447, with a proposal deadline of May 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The contract covers the provision of topsoil, pine straw needles, erosion control matting, silt fence, and wheat straw, to be picked up on an as-needed basis over a five-year period beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2031. All deliveries must be FOB Nashville, Tennessee, and vendors are prohibited from charging additional fees for packaging, drayage, or other incidental costs. Pricing must be submitted as the lowest net price, with unit prices limited to two decimal places, and all prices are considered firm unless otherwise stated. Vendors must be located within the Nashville Electric Service distribution system area and must remain open year-round; failure to meet these requirements will result in disqualification. Evaluation will prioritize pricing and operational availability, with hours and days of operation potentially influencing award decisions. Payment terms are net 30 days, and all invoices must include the NES ID number of the purchasing employee. Nashville Electric Service is exempt from federal, state, and county taxes, and all proposals become public records upon approval by the Electric Power Board. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope with the vendor name, proposal number, open date, contractor’s licensing information, inquiry number, vendor number, and company name clearly displayed, and must be signed by an authorized representative. The NES Standard Purchasing Terms and Conditions, available on vendor.nespower.com, govern the contract and supersede any conflicting terms. Prospective vendors must also comply with all applicable federal, state, and local licensing and regulatory requirements. Requests must be sent to the NES Procurement Section at 1214 Church Street, Room 305, Nashville, TN 37246, and submissions via the Vendor Web Portal are not accepted. All inquiries should be directed to Bailey Allen, Buyer I, at 615-747-3724 or ballen1@nespower.com.