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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. Register your business in our Supplier Hub.
  2. Click on the "Bid or RFP Owner’s" link provided.
  3. In the subject line of your email, include the Bid or RFP# and a brief description.
  4. 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.

Video Production Services

RFP-16006

EPB is seeking proposals from qualified video production companies to assist in pre-production, production, and post-production duties for established and scripted video projects. The selected vendor will work collaboratively with our internal team to produce high-quality videos that align with our brand, messaging, and audience engagement objectives.

RFP Owner: Ken Jones

Issue Date: 6/9/2025

Pre-Bid Meeting (Virtual): 6/24/2025 @ 11:00 AM EST

Due Date: 7/8/2025 @ 2:00 PM EST

Creative Agency for Overflow Projects

RFP-16005

EPB is seeking proposals from qualified agencies to provide creative services on an as-needed basis. The selected group(s) will serve as an extension of our in-house marketing team, handling overflow projects across various channels and media with high-quality creative solutions. Services needed include graphic design, copywriting, campaign development, digital marketing assets, web design and development and video scriptwriting. Selected agency will provide an estimate based on client-provided scope of work for each individual project based on an established rate card.

RFP Owner: Ken Jones

Issue Date: 6/9/2025

Pre-Bid Meeting (Virtual): 6/24/2025 @ 10:00 AM EST

Due Date: 7/8/2025 @ 2:00 PM EST

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement / CSP RFP

RFP-16004

The Electric Power Board of Chattanooga (EPB) is seeking comprehensive proposals from qualified Microsoft Licensing Solution Providers (LSPs) and/or Cloud Solution Providers (CSPs) to establish a strategic, cost-effective, and flexible Microsoft software licensing agreement. This partnership aims to secure optimized licensing, ensuring access to essential Microsoft technologies including Microsoft 365, Azure services, and Dynamics 365. The desired solution must support EPB's current operational demands as an electric power utility and fiber optic communications provider and offer a scalable foundation for future strategic initiatives, with a strong emphasis on security, regulatory compliance, robust support with defined SLAs, and training resources. EPB is particularly interested in a licensing model that offers agility in scaling licenses, transparent pricing, and a favorable total cost of ownership, potentially transitioning from its current Enterprise Agreement.

RFP Owner: Ken Jones

Issue Date: 6/5/2025

Due Date: 6/24/2025 @ 2:00 PM EST

IT Cisco UCSX Server Refresh

RFP-16003

EPB is seeking bids from Cisco certified resellers to extend our current Cisco UCSX environment to include 2 additional UCSX chassis and 16 additional M7 blades. Include all necessary mounting hardware. All equipment should be covered with 3 years of maintenance and support.

RFP Owner: Ken Jones

Issue Date: 6/5/2025

Due Date: 6/25/2025 @ 2:00 PM EST

Substation Ethernet Switch Replacement

RFP-16002

EPB operates a fiber optic network for communications to its substations. Each substation contains one or more ethernet switches that support this network. The existing switches are approaching end-of-life so we plan to replace them all over the next 5 years. We plan to purchase approximately 125 switches over the 5 year project.

RFI Owner: Ken Jones

Issue Date: 6/2/2025

Pre-Bid Meeting (Virtual): 6/11/2025 @ 10:00 AM EST

Due Date: 7/2/2025 @ 2:00 PM EST

Solar PPA for Three Gorges Subdivision

RFP-16001

We are seeking a partner to provide a Power Purchase Agreement for solar PV to be installed in an easement at the Three Gorges development in Soddy Daisy. EPB has secured an easment from the developer of approximately 20 acres on which the solar partner can install their solar equipment This PPA would fall under TVA's Flexibility 2.0 Guidlines.

RFI Owner: Ken Jones

Issue Date: 6/9/2025

Pre-Bid Meeting (Microsoft Teams): 6/16/2025 @ 11:00 AM EST

Due Date: 7/16/2025

SIP Endpoint Devices

RFP-1599

The objective of this RFP is to enter into a contractual agreement for SIP endpoint devices with a vendor(s)/supplier(s). Equipment needs to be supported and certified to work on MetaSwitch and/or Broadsoft switch. EPB currently utilizes Poly for our Hosted Phone solution but are open to Cisco, and/or GrandStream IP handset solutions. Additionally, EPB is requesting bids for door buzzers and overhead paging solutions (see Excel document) attached to the RFP for list of all device model numbers.

RFP Owner: Jaime Shelton

Issue Date: 5/25/2025

Due Date: 6/12/2025 @ 2:00 PM EST

Brainerd Renovations Furniture

RFP-15998

Brainerd Renovations Furniture

RFP Owner: Jaime Shelton

Issue Date: 5/25/2025

Pre-Bid Meeting (Virtual - Microsoft Teams Meeting): 6/3/2025 @ 1:00 PM EST

Due Date: 6/23/2025 @ 2:00 PM EST

EPB Core System Architecture Consolidation Inquiry

RFI-15995

EPB of Chattanooga is evaluating its core systems and looking to consolidate them where possible. Reducing the number of systems, decreasing time to upgrade systems, and reducing cost are ways EPB is looking to improve its core system architecture. With an increased focus on security and compliance, efficiencies gained in the consolidation, maintenance, and upgrade process of systems will allow internal resources to concentrate on serving our customers, improving customer experience, and enhance the quality of life for the community. We are asking anyone requesting this RFI to notify us if they plan to respond.

RFI Owner: Ken Jones

Issue Date: 5/13/2025

Due Date: 7/1/2025 @ 2:00 PM EST

Training, Coaching, Team Development, and Leadership Development Services

RFP-15989

The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals from qualified vendors to provide training, coaching, team alignment workshops, team development, and leadership development services. Vendors must provide comprehensive plans for each service they provide, including methodologies, timelines, and resources.

RFP Owner: Ty'Quan Glaze

Times Free Press Sunday: 5/4/2025

Issue Date: 5/5/2025

Due Date: 6/26/2025 @ 2:00 PM EST

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