Competitive Sealed Bids & Request for Proposals

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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:

Click on the “Bid or RFP Owner’s” link provided.
In the subject line of your email, include the Bid or RFP# and a brief description.
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.

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EPB Natural Gas Generator(s)

RFP-16034

Scope of work is to provide natural gas generator solutions for consideration by EPB. Proposals should include natural gas generators and associated electric infrastructure for a project with Blood Assurance in the EPB service area. The location for the project is 5414 Hixson Pike, Hixson, Tn. 37343. All equipment will be installed in the red-bounded area below along with the padmount transformer and metering equipment. The generators 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.

RFP Owner: Laura Williams

Issue Date: 8/25/2025

Due Date: 9/11/2025 @ 2:00 PM EST

RHEL7 Extended Support

RFP-16033

S/W renewal of our RHEL7 Extended Support.

RFP Owner: Jaime Shelton

Issue Date: 9/7/2025

Due Date: 9/30/2025 @ 2:00 PM EST

Overhead to Underground Conversion - Area 1

RFP-16030

EPB Fiber Optics (EPB) is seeking proposals from qualified electrical contractors to provide full turnkey services for converting approximately two (2) miles of overhead electric power lines to underground infrastructure. The selected contractor will be responsible for managing and scheduling all work, coordinating flagging operations, maintaining active 1-call notifications, and working closely with EPB on material pulls, customer outages, and conflict resolution. This project is supported by a Department of Energy GRIP grant, and all labor must comply with Davis-Bacon wage requirements. The goal is to enhance grid resilience and reliability through strategic undergrounding efforts.

RFP Owner: Kristin Copeland

Issue Date: 8/11/2025

Pre-Bid Meeting (Optional): 8/27/2025 @ 10:00 AM EST

Due Date: 9/10/2025 @ 2:00 PM EST

UG Secondary, Metering and EV Site Installation

RFP-16028

The Contractor shall provide all materials (excluding EV chargers and pedestals supplied by EPB unless otherwise stated) and perform secondary excavation, conduit installation, backfill, and installation of meter panels, disconnects, and breaker panels per site specifications. Responsibilities include pouring concrete pads if required, installing EPB-supplied chargers and mounting hardware, and restoring affected areas to pre-construction condition, excluding final site landscaping, which is the customer’s responsibility.

RFP Owner: Jaime Shelton

Issue Date: 8/17/2025

Pre-Bid Meeting (Virtual - Microsoft Teams): 9/5/2025 @ 3:00 PM EST

Due Date: 9/19/2025 @ 2:00 PM EST

Vehicle Rental/Lease

RFP-16026

EPB Fiber Optics (EPB) is seeking proposals for the lease or rental of up to five white AWD or 4WD compact or subcompact pickup trucks—such as the Ford Maverick, Ranger, Nissan Frontier, or equivalent—for an initial term of one year with four optional annual renewals. Vehicles must feature extended or crew cabs and meet specific availability and delivery expectations. Vendor responses should include a detailed cost breakdown, responsibilities for maintenance and repairs, insurance requirements, reporting and fleet tracking options, early termination provisions, and customer support infrastructure. Clear documentation on cost adjustment policies and issue resolution procedures is also expected.

RFP Owner: Jaime Shelton

Issue Date: 7/27/2025

Due Date: 9/9/2025 @ 2:00 PM EST