Test Switch

Solicitation Z5434 is a Request for Bid issued by the Nashville Electric Service in Tennessee for the procurement of 10-pole test switches. The requirement consists of two specific items: 30 units of 10-pole test switches with a P P P P P P P P T T configuration and 20 units with a C-C C-C C-C C-C P-P configuration. Both items must be back connected, include a plastic cover, and feature hardware for a 1 1/2 inch panel. Approved manufacturers and part numbers include MEGA BT103, ABB AUTO 1586C42G23, and STATES FMS-10FC for the first item, and MEGA BT701, STATES FMS-10ER, and ABB AUTO 837A407G01 for the second. Bids must be submitted through the Bid Center by 2:00 pm local time on October 30, 2026. Alternate brands are not accepted for this inquiry. Vendors are required to state their earliest delivery time in calendar days, as delivery speed may be a factor in the award decision. For any discrepancies between part numbers and descriptions, vendors must contact the procurement lead, Shanna Faulk, for clarification prior to the closing date.