Quality Inspection and Compliance Verification (Pre-Delivery)

Nashville Electric Service is seeking a qualified third-party inspector to verify that steel utility poles meet ASTM A123 galvanization standards, structural rating requirements, and NES LSK-1212 specifications before they are shipped. The inspection must comprehensively assess coating thickness, adhesion, surface uniformity, and structural integrity to ensure compliance with all applicable technical and regulatory benchmarks. The work is to be performed prior to delivery, with results documented and submitted for review as a condition of shipment approval. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541620 and is open for responses until June 26, 2026, with bids due by 7:00 PM CST. While the solicitation number is not provided, all proposals must be submitted through the NES vendor portal at the designated link. Inspection activities are expected to occur at manufacturing or staging locations serving the Nashville area, and the selected vendor must demonstrate expertise in metallurgical testing, coating analysis, and utility pole certification protocols under industry and municipal standards.