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.

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Contract Tree Trimming & Right-of-Way Clearing

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

A: Contractor invitation on March 18, 2025

B: Facilitate pre-bid meeting & circuit map pickup at 2:00 pm on April 1, 2025 at NU Operations Center (Auditorium) located at:

1419 West Highway 25-70 | Newport, TN 37821

*Attendance Required In-Person or Virtually (view Virtual meeting link).

C: Questions due by May 8, 2025.

D: Bid opening at 2:00 pm on May 13, 2025 at NU’s Main Office (Board Room):

170 Cope Blvd | Newport, TN 37821

→ Each Bid must be submitted to: https://www.bidnetdirect.com/tennessee/newportutilities

E: Notice of award after Board approval and bids are evaluated. Circuit trimming to commence on July 1, 2025.