750KCM Splices

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (MLGW) is requesting quotations for 15 units of 750KCM underground cable splices with responses due September 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time and a need-by delivery date of September 25, 2026. This is a restricted solicitation limited to invited suppliers, with a sheltered-market designation for Locally Owned Small Business (LSB) certification providing priority consideration.

The specification is narrow and single-source: Elastimold 25PCJ-1-M-1-380-CS812 straight underground aluminum splices rated for 600 amps at 25 kilovolts, manufactured to MLGW Material Description #38-6569 dated August 10, 1990. Bidders must respond with full quantities on all line items and quote per-unit pricing with all costs including freight delivered FOB Memphis, Tennessee prepaid and allowed. MLGW is exempt from state and local taxes.

Responses must include LSB certification documentation, a completed signature page with manufacturer and catalog number noted in the buyer comments field along with lead-time information, and be submitted via email to Lucy Vick-Watson in MLGW's purchasing department. Multiple responses are permitted. Payment requires a minimum of 30 days for invoice processing. The contract is governed by Tennessee law with disputes litigated in Shelby County courts. Standard terms and conditions apply, including inspection, rejection of nonconforming goods, warranty requirements, and compliance with federal and state employment and environmental regulations. Questions are due by September 11, 2026.