064 Materials - Steel Bars

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (MLGW) is requesting quotations for steel bars and specialized directional boring components under two separate RFQs, with closing dates of July 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (RFQ 1803555) and July 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (RFQ 1803564). Both procurements are restricted to invited suppliers and require LSB (Locally Owned Small Business) certification documentation, indicating a sheltered-market structure.

RFQ 1803555 covers steel materials: three bars of C-channel steel (black ASTM A36, 3"×.170"×1.410"×20') and one bar of flat steel (1/4" × 4" hot rolled). RFQ 1803564 covers directional boring components: three units of WEAK LINK 4" HDPE pipes (Cumberland Products Model WL740-3408, designed to yield at 80–85% of pipe tensile strength) and two units of MUD PLUG 4" (Cumberland Products Model MP740-3408, designed to prevent dirt and boring fluid intrusion). Both procurements have a need-by date of August 14, 2026.

Quotations must be submitted on a per-unit basis with pricing evaluated on price alone. FOB Memphis, Tennessee delivery is required, with freight prepaid and allowed. Bidders must provide manufacturer and catalog numbers, lead-time information, completed signature pages, and LSB certification. For any alternates to the approved products list, product data sheets are required. Payment processing requires a minimum of 30 days after invoice receipt. The contract is governed by Tennessee law with jurisdiction in Shelby County courts. MLGW reserves the right to close negotiations before the stated deadline or extend the closing date. Responses should be directed to Lucy Vick-Watson, Buyer.