Bid #RFP-16163. Contact: williamsld@epb.net. Chattanooga, Tennessee. EPB is seeking proposals for a turnkey electrical construction project to convert approximately six miles of overhead power lines to underground infrastructure in Chattanooga, TN. Due Jul 29 (3 weeks left).
EPB is seeking proposals for a turnkey electrical construction project to convert approximately six miles of overhead power lines to underground infrastructure in Chattanooga, TN. The project requires compliance with Davis-Bacon wage requirements and is supported by a Department of Energy GRIP grant. Contractors must manage all aspects of the conversion, including scheduling, coordination, and customer outage management.
EPB is seeking proposals from qualified electrical contractors to provide full turnkey services for converting approximately (6) 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.
EPB (Electric Power Board of Chattanooga) issued this electrical opportunity in Chattanooga, Tennessee, referenced as solicitation number RFP-16163. It was published on June 29, 2026, and responses are due by July 29, 2026. Questions can be directed to williamsld@epb.net.
EPB (Electric Power Board of Chattanooga) in Chattanooga, Tennessee is using this solicitation to procure electrical work. Public buyers typically advertise this kind of work as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ), depending on whether the selection is price-driven, qualifications-driven, or both. Bidders responding to a electrical solicitation in Tennessee are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.
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To submit a bid for this solicitation, review the full solicitation documents for EPB (Electric Power Board of Chattanooga)'s exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 29, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to williamsld@epb.net before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with EPB (Electric Power Board of Chattanooga) should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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