Polymer Distribution Elbow Surge Arrester

Nashville Electric Service is soliciting 300 units of Polymer Distribution Elbow Surge Arresters for installation on dead-front pad-mounted transformers within its service area in Nashville, Tennessee. The devices must be rated for 10.2 MCOV to operate safely on a 13.8kV distribution system and must be electrically and mechanically compatible with a 25kV elbow and 25kV 200A bushing insert. Strict compliance with ANSI/IEEE 386 is mandatory, and only two approved manufacturers are accepted—COOPER part number 3238019C12M and OHIO part number 225ELA12—with no substitutions or alternate brands permitted under any circumstances. The solicitation, issued under number Z4847, closed for responses on August 4, 2026, and all bids must be submitted electronically through the NES Bid Center portal, though physical deliveries may be made to the contracting office at 1214 Church Street, Nashville, TN. Delivery timing is a factor in award consideration, though no FOB terms or specific delivery schedule are outlined. The contract does not include detailed evaluation factors, pricing data, or award methodology, but the emphasis on technical compliance and brand exclusivity suggests a lowest price technically acceptable approach. Inspection and acceptance are expected at the place of performance in Nashville, based on adherence to the specified standards and approved product models. No packaging, marking, invoicing, or payment details are provided, and no representations, certifications, or special contract clauses beyond technical compliance and brand restrictions are included. The procurement contact is Tiffany Caruthers, whose details are listed for inquiries and submissions.