Requests for proposal

All RFPs are in PDF format. Bid Tab is in Excel format.

To respond to RFPs, please use the following link:
https://www.bidnetdirect.com/tennessee/newportutilities

To submit a bid, you must register as a vendor at the link above. NU utilizes this procurement system to post all solicitation opportunities. We welcome all vendors to register to the Tennessee Purchasing Group. There is NO CHARGE to register; simply follow the registration path and select the “Limited” package, option to OFF, and select “Finalize the registration”. You will receive notifications of matching solicitations and addenda even when selecting the Free, Limited Access package. To receive notifications from other Purchasing Groups or Statewide notifications, select one of the other registration options. Call the Bidnet Support Team at 800.835.4603, option 2 for assistance.

Cosby Telecom Project

NUB’s proposed schedule for this Project is as follows:

A: Contractor invitation on January 22, 2024.

B: Optional: Pre-Bid Meeting Thursday, February 1, 2024 at Operations Center (Auditorium) 1419 West Hwy 25/70 Newport, TN 37821. Zoom or In-Person.

C: Questions due by February 9, 2024.

D: Bid opening at 2:00pm February 15,2024 at NU Main Office, 170 Cope Blvd, Newport TN.

E: Notice of award after bids are evaluated and Board Approved.

F: Awarded bid will commence as soon as possible.

Time: Feb 1, 2024 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5179935462?omn=88068531541

Meeting ID: 517 993 5462

Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through BidNet by February 15th, 2024 at 2:00 PM EDT. Mailed or hand delivered bids will not be accepted.