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EPB Fiber Optics (EPB) is seeking proposals from qualified media buyers or media buying agencies to execute the tactical buying, placement, and optimization of paid media campaigns across a variety of traditional and digital platforms. This RFP is focused specifically on the media buying component. Strategic media planning and creative development will be managed in-house or by separate partners. The selected media buyer will work closely with our internal team and/or lead agency to place media efficiently, monitor performance, and provide expert advice on how to maximize the effectiveness of each platform.
RFP Owner: Jaime Shelton
Issue Date: 6/25/2025
Due Date: 7/9/2025
EPB Fiber Optics (EPB) seeks to standardize the equipment deployed at the customer premise to provide service to its ethernet network. To this end, we are publishing this Request for Proposals from interested parties. The end goal of this RFP is to establish a standardized set of CPE devices EPB may deploy across all products offered on our ethernet network. EPB currently offers downstream (UNI) ports of 1G, 2.5G, 10G, 25G, 40G, 100G and 400G with upstream (NNI) ports of 10G, 100G and 400G. Service may be subscribed to at 30M, 50M, 100M, 300M, 500M, 1G, 2.5G, 10G, 25G, 40G, 100G, and 400G at this time.
RFP Owner: Chris Yancey
Issue Date: 6/30/2025
Due Date: 8/14/2025 @ 2:00 PM EST
Scope of work includes site development work for proposed megapack station. The site development scope includes but not limited to: Erosion Control BMP's, clearing, stripping, stockpiling, borrow, grading (excavation and compacted backfill), trenching, undercut, subgrade preparation, stone paving, fencing, gates, concrete equipment pad and site stabilization. The Bakewell Energy Storage site located at:1711 Spradling Road, Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, 37379.
RFP Owner: Laura Williams
Issue Date: 7/7/2025
Pre-Bid Meeting (Mandatory, In-person): 7/16/2025 @ 10:00 AM EST
Due Date: 8/6/2025 @ 2:00 PM EST
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
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
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
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
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
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
