Pole Band Fastening Equipment

The contract outlines the procurement of pole band fastening equipment consisting of .75 inch fixed and sliding retainer extrusions compatible with .75 inch stainless steel bands. The aluminum extrusions must be manufactured from 6061-T6 aluminum or meet or exceed a minimum tensile strength of 38,000 PSI and a minimum yield strength of 35,000 PSI. Each assembly must include carriage bolts sized either 3/8 inch by 6 inches or 5/8 inch by 7-1/2 inches, paired with Grade 5 nuts conforming to ASTM A449 standards. All hardware must be hot dipped galvanized in accordance with ASTM A153 and include both a flat washer and a lock washer for each bolt. Approved manufacturers and part numbers are specified as HUBBEL CBAB38 and ALUMA-FOBAB-38. This solicitation, identified as Z4849, is issued by Nashville Electric Service under the Tennessee state agency and is categorized as a SLED procurement. The solicitation was posted on July 24, 2026, with a firm response deadline of July 30, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The work is to be performed in Nashville, Tennessee, and all proposals must be submitted through the vendor portal at the provided UI link. Tiffany Caruthers serves as the primary procurement contact, reachable via phone at [phone hidden] or email at [email hidden] for inquiries related to the bid.