Wire Stripper

Nashville Electric Service is soliciting bids for four specialized hand tools under solicitation number Z4937, with responses due by 2:00 PM local time on August 12, 2026. The procurement includes 20 wire strippers with blades rated for wire sizes 10 to 22 gauge and a non-slip handle, specifically requiring the Ideal StripMaster 45-092 model; 40 adjustable wrenches measuring 10 inches with extra-wide jaw capacity and chrome finish, limited to approved part numbers such as Klein 507-10; 6 twelve-point combination wrenches with a 15/16-inch opening and chrome or satin finish, restricted to approved manufacturers including Armstrong and Proto; and 8 hex bit sockets with a 3/8-inch drive and a 3/8-inch bit size ranging from 5 to 6 inches in length, with only specified models like Proto J499 and Armstrong 11-755 considered. All items must be delivered in exact accordance with the listed part numbers, and alternate brands are explicitly prohibited. Delivery must be to Nashville, Tennessee, with vendors required to indicate their earliest delivery time in calendar days after order receipt, though no formal delivery schedule, FOB terms, or performance period is defined. Pricing information is not provided in the solicitation, and the contract value remains unspecified. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the NES Bid Center; no other submission methods are accepted, and no physical or digital attachments are referenced. The solicitation does not include any Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, inspection protocols, packaging specifications, payment instructions, or required certifications, nor does it designate a contracting officer, COR, or COTR. Evaluation criteria center on adherence to approved specifications, delivery timeline, and price, with no formal weights assigned, though delivery may influence award decisions. The NAICS code is 423710, and the contracting office is located at 1214 Church Street, Nashville, TN, with Shanna Faulk serving as the sole point of contact for procurement inquiries.