Ship Auger

The solicitation seeks six ship auger bits, each measuring 7/16 inch in diameter with a 12-inch twist and an overall length of 18 inches, for delivery to the Nashville Electric Service procurement office in Nashville, Tennessee. Only two approved manufacturers and part numbers are acceptable: IRWIN 46607415T and GREENLEE 64-7/16, and no alternate brands will be considered under any circumstances. Bids must be submitted via the Bid Center platform by 2:00 pm local time on August 12, 2026, and respondents are required to indicate their earliest possible delivery time in calendar days, which may influence the award decision. The item is listed under NAICS code 332216 and is being procured by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County doing business as Nashville Electric Service, with all deliveries directed to Room 305 at 1214 Church St., Nashville, TN 37246. Procurement inquiries and clarifications must be directed solely to Alan Martinez, Buyer I, at the provided phone number or email address. Vendors are responsible for ensuring their submitted part numbers exactly match the specified items, and any discrepancies must be resolved with the buyer prior to the bid deadline. While delivery timing is a potential evaluation factor, no weighted scoring system, inspection criteria, packaging specifications, or payment details are outlined, and the contract value remains unspecified.