038 Couplings

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (MLGW) is requesting quotations for PVC coupling products under RFQ with a close date of September 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time and a need-by date of October 16, 2026. Quotations are restricted to invited suppliers only.

The scope comprises two line items: 59 units of 5-inch PVC repair sleeve coupling (CANTEX #6203009, Item 0383274) and 40 units of 6-inch PVC-to-PE conduit transition coupling (ETCO EL-600-12, Item 0383364). The transition coupling must deliver a watertight connection with minimum 350-pound pullout strength when tested on Schedule 40 PE duct and be installable by hand or with ordinary hand tools. Suppliers may submit multiple responses on selected lines but must respond with full quantities per line. Alternate products not on the approved list require accompanying data sheets.

Goods ship to the NC03 SR 85 Ship Receive location at 1060 Tupelo Street, Memphis, Tennessee under FOB Memphis terms with freight prepaid and allowed. Bidders must include manufacturer and catalog number in the "Note to Buyer" field and provide lead time information. Payment processes a minimum of 30 days from invoice receipt or acceptance of goods, whichever is later.

Bidders must submit a copy of Locally Owned Small Business (LSB) certification and a completed signature page with foreign adversary certification. The contract is governed by Tennessee law with dispute resolution in Shelby County courts. MLGW reserves the right to cancel the order without cause prior to shipment, terminate for default with 30 days' written notice and a 10-day remedy period, or cancel due to lack of funding.