Steel Poles

The contract solicits the supply of 65-foot steel poles with a minimum capacity of 65 ft-kips at ground level, meeting the structural equivalence of Class H3 standards. Each pole must be hot dipped galvanized in full compliance with ASTM A123 to ensure long-term corrosion resistance and durability under environmental exposure. All fabrication details, including drilling patterns and engineering specifications, must adhere strictly to the most current version of the NES Specification LSK-1212 to guarantee uniformity and compatibility with existing infrastructure. The poles must be sourced exclusively from approved manufacturers, with acceptable part numbers including CHM65H3, TAPP65H3, DIS-TRAN65H3, FTWORTH65H3, MDHENRY65H3, ROHN65H3, SABRECO65H3, V&SSCHU65H3, and VALMONT65H3, ensuring proven performance and regulatory compliance. The solicitation is issued by Nashville Electric Service under reference number Z4959, with a posted date of August 10, 2026, and a firm response deadline of August 21, 2026. It is categorized as a state and local government procurement, with performance located exclusively in Nashville, Tennessee. Procurement inquiries and submissions must be directed to Tiffany Caruthers, the designated procurement contact at tcaruthers@nespower.com. Interested parties must submit proposals through the official vendor portal at the provided URL before the stated deadline, ensuring full adherence to all technical, material, and compliance requirements outlined in the solicitation.