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Welcome to EPB. We invite vendors who meet the necessary qualifications outlined in the request to submit their bids or proposals. Here, you will discover a comprehensive list of our currently open competitive bids and proposals available for your review.

To express your interest in participating, simply follow these steps:

  1. Click on the “Bid or RFP Owner’s” link provided.
  2. In the subject line of your email, include the Bid or RFP# and a brief description.
  3. Within the body of the email, kindly request a copy of the proposal you've selected.

For any questions or clarification, please reach out directly to the designated Bid or RFP Owner listed in the posting. Thank you for considering EPB—we look forward to connecting with you.

To help us keep your information on file for future consideration and outreach, please register your business in our Supplier Portal.

Registration is not required to respond to an open RFP.

1/2 Ton Truck (QTY of 1)

RFP-16062

Must be delivered by June 15, 2026.

RFP Owner: Jaime Shelton

Issue Date: 10/5/2025

Due Date: 10/24/2025

EPB DCFC Level 3 EV Chargers

RFP-16061

Electric Power Board Chattanooga, a power utility and tele-communications company based out of Chattanooga, TN, is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for the procurement and delivery of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging equipment. This includes Level 3 DC Fast Chargers (DCFC). All equipment will be installed, owned, and maintained by EPB. Vendors must provide detailed product specifications, pricing, warranty, and support offerings.

RFP Owner: Jaime Shelton

Issue Date: 10/5/2025

Due Date: 10/23/2025

EPB MLK Garage EV Signage, lighting and parking space numbering

RFP-16060

EPB MLK Garage EV Signage, lighting, and parking space numbering per Specifications.

RFP Owner: Jaime Shelton

Issue Date: 10/5/2025

Pre-Bid Meeting: 10/9/2025 @ 3:30 PM EST

Due Date: 10/23/2025

IBM Software Subscription

RFP-16059

This RFP pertains to EPB’s Wholesale Network Operations Center (NOC) monitoring service. To maintain the high standards of reliability and service availability expected by our wholesale partners, EPB is seeking a subscription purchase of various IBM Netcool software.

RFP Owner: Jaime Shelton

Issue Date: 9/28/2025

Due Date: 10/14/2025

Professional Oversight/Inspection Services - OH to UG Conversion Projects

RFP-16058

EPB is seeking proposals from qualified individuals or firms to provide oversight and field supervision for an upcoming Overhead to Underground Conversion Project. The selected candidate will ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence throughout all phases of the project.

RFP Owner: Laura Williams

Issue Date: 9/29/2025

Due Date: 10/17/2025 @ 2:00 PM EST

15MVA 161-12kV Substation Transformer

RFP-16057

To ensure the best customer experience and accurate representation of your needs, please provide a detailed paragraph describing exactly what you are looking for. This description will be featured in the newspaper advertisement and published on our Competitive Bid/RFP webpage, helping to attract the most suitable responses and maximize outreach. EPB is seeking a qualified bidder to provide one (1) 15 / 20/ 25 MVA, LTC, 3-phase, 161-12.47 kV power transformer.

RFP Owner: Laura Williams

Issue Date: 9/22/2025

Due Date: 10/24/2025 @ 2:00 PM EST

400G Lit-wave Transport Services

RFP-16031

As part of our effort to increase bandwidth to our remote datacenters we are seeking bids for 400G transport circuits from our service area in Chattanooga to our 3 remote datacenters.

RFP Owner: Chris Yancey

Issue Date: 9/8/2025

Due Date: 10/31/2025 @ 2:00 PM EST

Dell Isilon Support Renewal

RFP-16036

The purpose of this RFP is to extend existing support for Dell Isilon equipment. EPB seeks pricing for both 6 months and a one-year (Nov 2025 – Nov 2026) support agreement along with pricing for different level of support. This support contract must cover the whole Isilon stack with software and hardware. EPB is requesting bids for both ProSupport Plus and ProSupport levels of support.

RFP Owner: Chris Yancey

Issue Date: 9/15/2025

Due Date: 10/3/2025 @ 2:00 PM EST

Fiber Vans- Qty of Two (2)

RFP-16055

Must be new and never titled (Please State Model Year)

RFP Owner: Jaime Shelton

Issue Date: 9/21/2025

Due Date: 10/8/2025

F550 Cab and Chassis- QTY of Two (2)

RFP-16054

Must be new and never titled, looking for a QTY of two F5500 Cab and Chassis per specifications.

RFP Owner: Jaime Shelton

Issue Date: 9/21/2025

Due Date: 10/8/2025

Ford Maverick Pickups- QTY of Two (2)

RFP-16053

Must be new and never titled, looking for a QTY of Two Ford Maverick Pickups.

RFP Owner: Jaime Shelton

Issue Date: 9/21/2025

Due Date: 10/8/2025

Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS)

RFP-16048

EPB Fiber Optics (EPB) is seeking to implement a DERMS solution to assist in managing our growing fleet of energy storage and distributed generation systems. The DERMS solution would need to be tightly integrated with EPB’s existing SCADA system through which all DER assets are currently monitored and controlled. The DERMS solution will also need to be integrated with applications that EPB will use for managing in-home devices as well as EV charging.

RFP Owner: Laura Williams

Issue Date: 9/15/2025

Pre-Bid Meeting (Optional - Microsoft Teams): 9/24/2025 @ 9:00 AM EST

Due Date: 10/20/2025

RFI Language Translation Services

RFP-16047

EPB Fiber Optics (EPB) is evaluating its language interpreting services. We currently have 6 dedicated call centers, three of which are 24/7/365 requiring around the clock translation. EPB currently has dedicated Spanish speaking representatives and utilizes a third-party service for interpretation outside of traditional business hours and for other needed languages. EPB is looking to gain customer satisfaction and efficiency by utilizing AI in addition to traditional translation services.

RFP Owner: Jaime Shelton

Issue Date: 9/14/2025

Due Date: 10/7/2025

Installaion and Maintenance of field service overhead and underground lines

RFP-16046

EPB Fiber Optics (EPB) is looking for a contractor to provide Journeymen Linemen for service contruction, service metering, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electric system and to assist in other phases of work across the organization.

RFP Owner: Laura Williams

Issue Date: 9/8/2025

Pre-Bid Meeting (Optional): 9/17/2025 @ 10:00 AM EST

Due Date: 10/1/2025 @ 2:00 PM EST

MOC Transformer Repair/Rewind

RFP-16045

One of the single phase power transformers at EPB's Moccasin Substation in Chattanooga failed recently. EPB is seeking proposals for the rewind and repair of this transformer. The transformer is a single phase, three winding transformer that is part of a three phase bank. The specifications and drawings are provided as attachments.

RFP Owner: Laura Williams

Issue Date: 9/15/2025

Pre-Bid Meeting (Optional): 9/25/2025 @ 1:30 PM

Due Date: 10/14/2025 @ 2:00 PM EST

480v Switchgear for Energy Storage Sites

RFP-16043

EPB Fiber Optics (EPB) is installing energy storage equipment at multiple sites which require 480v switchgear to be installed between the energy storage system and the step-up transformer. EPB plans to purchase 24 units in this RFP.

RFP Owner: Kristin Copeland

Issue Date: 9/15/2025

Pre-Bid Meeting (Microsoft Teams): 9/25/2025 @ 1:00 PM EST

Due Date: 10/14/2025 @ 2:00 PM EST

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