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Competitive Sealed Bids & Request for Proposals

Welcome to the Electric Power Board of Chattanooga (EPB) Competitive Sealed Bids and Request for Proposals page. 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.

Should you have any inquiries or require further clarification, please direct all questions to the designated Bid or RFP Owner. Thank you for considering EPB for your proposal submission, and we look forward to your engagement.

Fire Supression Inspections

RFP-15938

EPB Fire Suppression Bi-Annual Inspections

RFP Owner: Jaime Shelton

Issue Date: 2/3/2025

Pre-Bid Meeting: 2/7/2025 @ 2:30 AM EST

Due Date: 2/18/2025

Natural Gas Generators

RFP-15937

The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals and pricing to provide natural gas generator solutions for consideration by EPB. There are two different sections or parts of the proposals being requested. Section I is asking for proposals of a wide range of sizes of natural gas generators. Section II is soliciting proposals to provide natural gas generators and associated electric infrastructure for a specific project for Blood Assurance in the EPB service area. The generators proposed in both Section I and Section II will be owned and operated by EPB and will be used for both grid capacity support and as emergency backup for customers on the EPB system. There will be a virtual Pre-Bid Meeting on Monday, February 3, 2025 at 9:30am eastern time. Email joneske@epb.net to request the link.

RFP Owner: Ken Jones

Issue Date: 1/27/2025

Pre-Bid Meeting: 2/3/2025 @ 9:30 AM EST

Due Date: 2/25/2025 @ 2:00 PM EST

Outdoor Lighting and Electric Maintenance

RFP-15936

Master Service Agreement for Outdoor Lighting and Electrical Maintenance for private lights, streetlights, and interstate lights for EPB's service area. This will include the repair and installation of new and existing of lighting equipment on EPB's service area. Things such as rewiring, circuits, and damage from various issues. 1. Contractor must be competent, knowledgeable and have the ability to safely work voltages from 0 to 13,000 volts. Work will normally be performed on nominal voltage systems of 120/240, 120/208 or 480. Must have capabilities to work both overhead and underground circuits.

RFP Owner: Ken Jones

Issue Date: 1/27/2025

Pre-Bid Meeting: 2/4/2025 @ 2:00 PM EST

Due Date: 2/18/2025 @ 2:00 PM EST

FY 2025-2026 Mileage Cycle Trimming

RFP-15935

We will be bidding out the following substations for tree trimming and vegetation management, FAR, HMT, JEN, MOC, WIL, FLI. This contract will be a per mile cost also know as mileage We will have a total of 321.11 miles of over head line miles. The purpose of these specifications is to provide direction for properly pruning and/or removing trees, shrubs, vines, and other vegetation, which are in contact with, or have the potential (in the utility maintenance zone, easement, or as described herein) to come in contact with power lines. All pruning shall be in accordance with Best Management Practices – Utility Pruning of Trees, and ANSI A300 guidelines.

RFP Owner: Ty'Quan Glaze

Issue Date: 2/3/2025

Pre-Bid Date: 2/10/2025

Due Date: 3/3/2025

MLK Lobby Renovation

RFP-15934

EPB is inviting qualified general contractors to submit a bid for the renovation of our first-floor lobby at our downtown building. The project scope includes demolition, painting, and wall relocation to modernize the space. An optional pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time at 10 W M L King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37402. This meeting provides an excellent opportunity to review project details, ask questions, and better understand the expectations. We encourage interested contractors to participate and contribute to enhancing our facility.

RFP Owner: Ken Jones

Issue Date: 1/21/2025

Pre-Bid Meeting: 1/30/2025 @ 3:00 PM EST

Due Date: 2/13/2025 @ 2:00 PM EST

One (1) EV Crossover per Specifications

RFP-15933

EPB is procuring one (1) EV Crossover per specifications

RFP Owner: Jaime Shelton

Issue Date: 1/19/2025

Due Date: 2/4/2025

SIX (6) 40 FT BUCKET TRUCKS PER SPECIFICATIONS

RFP-15932

EPB is procuring six (6) bucket trucks per specifications

RFP Owner: Jaime Shelton

Issue Date: 1/19/2025

Due Date: 2/4/2025

ASI to IP Equipment Refresh

RFP-15931

The unit(s) must be capable of Multiplexing, flipping ASI to IP, making MPTS, SPTS, 8VSB and ATSC 3.0, providing SRT both receive and transmit. The unit will support various interfaces including 1gig, 10G and ASI. Must support AVC, MPEG2, HEVC, SD, HD, Interlaced and Progressive in addition to Ad Insertion using SCTE35 andSCTE30.

RFP Owner: Ken Jones

Issue Date: 1/22/2025

Due Date: 2/20/2025 @ 2:00 PM EST

18 mile Install of 432 Count Overhead Fiber

RFP-15925

Installation of 432 count feeder fiber from Red Bank, TN to the base of Aetna Mountain. This will consist of placing and lashing approximately 18 miles of fiber optic cable. The majority of the placing is overhead consisting of roughly 97K feet, but also encompasses roughly 3,700 feet of underground as well.

RFP Owner: Jaime Shelton

Issue Date: 1/5/2025

Pre-Bid Date: 1/16/2025

Due Date: 2/14/2025

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