Station Control Cable

This contract calls for the supply of copper, four-conductor, #10 AWG stranded station control cable, measuring 1500 feet per reel. The cable must have thermoplastic insulation and jacketing, with sealed ends, and feature color-coded conductors in red, black, green, and white. The reels containing the cable are required to be robustly constructed to prevent damage, with size specifications limiting the overall diameter to under 69 inches and width to under 44 inches, along with a center hole diameter of at least 2 3/4 inches. Weight details—tare, net, and gross—must be clearly stamped on each reel, which must also include a metal center hub collar. The cable jacket must display manufacturer identification, cable type or style, year of manufacture, and footage markings at regular intervals not exceeding five feet. Each reel tag must also provide this identifying information along with the starting and stopping footage values. The cable and reels must conform to NES specification EC-211 and meet quality standards from approved manufacturers such as LAKETPT, BSCC, DRAKA, and others listed in the contract. The solicitation was issued by Nashville Electric Service, with a response deadline in early March 2026, and pertains to performance within Nashville, Tennessee. Contact for procurement is provided for further communication and submission details. This contract is essential for ensuring a consistent and reliable supply of station control cable that meets specific technical and physical requirements for electrical infrastructure projects.