Rags

The contract specifies the procurement of 100 percent cotton rags made from new T-shirt knits in pastel mixed or solid colors with no stripes or prints, intended for use as innerwear only. The material must be jersey or interlock knit, with open tubes and no fancy or non-standard fabrics. The rags must be sterilized by bleaching and washing at approximately 170 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring they are odorless and highly absorbent. Dimensions must fall between a minimum of 12 inches by 24 inches and a maximum of 24 inches by 24 inches. Products must be packed in 10-pound boxes, palletized, and shrink-wrapped for shipment. Approved manufacturers include ANCHORW10-300-C, FYTERTSWN2010C-10, RYSUNWN201C, and TRIMACO10845. The item is classified under the NES Group/Class as RAGS NETWORK WHITE 100% COTTON WIPERS, MILL END WHITE 100% COTTON, and is described as clean, sterilized, and absorbent cloth. A total quantity of 2520 pounds is required, with the unit of issue being BJ22464900100. The solicitation, identified as Z4690, was posted on June 29, 2026, with a response deadline of July 6, 2026. It is issued by Nashville Electric Service under the Tennessee state and local government (SLED) classification, with performance to take place in Nashville, Tennessee. The primary point of contact for procurement inquiries is Shanna Faulk, reachable by phone at 615-747-3578 or email at sfaulk@nespower.com. All bids must be submitted through the vendor portal at the provided UI link. No set-aside type is specified, and the NAICS code is not provided, with the focus centered exclusively on meeting the technical and packaging requirements for the specified cotton rags.