Managed Ethernet Switch

Nashville Electric Service is soliciting three units of a managed Ethernet switch, specifically the SCHWEITZ 2741#C2XG model, under solicitation Z4763, with bids due by 2:00 PM local time on July 13, 2026. Each switch must have 24 copper ports: four ports supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps, sixteen ports supporting 10/100 Mbps, and four SFP cages for fiber connectivity, with no alternative brands or substitutions permitted. The product must be delivered to Nashville, Tennessee, and compliance with the exact part number is the sole technical acceptance criterion, with no additional performance or quality standards specified. Award will likely follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, where delivery timing may influence the decision, but no pricing details are provided in the solicitation, leaving the total contract value undetermined. The procurement is managed through the Bid Center portal, with all submissions required electronically, and no formal contract clauses, packaging requirements, inspection protocols beyond product conformity, or invoicing instructions have been outlined. The contracting office is located at 1214 Church St., Nashville, TN 37246, and procurement contact is Bailey Allen, Buyer I, reachable via phone or email.