Batteries: D & 9 Volt

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (MLGW) is requesting quotations for alkaline D-cell and carbon-zinc 9-volt batteries with a quotation due date of August 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time and a need-by date of September 7, 2026. This solicitation is restricted to invited suppliers only and carries a sheltered-market preference for certified Local Small Businesses (LSB) under Shelby County, Tennessee, with automatic reservation of purchases under $100,000 for three or more competitive LSB participants.

The scope comprises 2,498 units of alkaline 1.5-volt D-cell batteries meeting NEDA 13A specifications and ANSI C18.1 standards, and 111 units of carbon-zinc 9-volt batteries meeting NEDA 1604C specifications and ANSI C18.1 standards. Both line items are subject to specified performance testing and dimensional requirements. Bidders must provide full quantity quotes on each line, indicate the manufacturer and catalog number, and note lead times. Alternates to the approved products list require submission of data sheets. Bidders must certify they are not foreign adversary companies as defined by Tennessee Code Annotated 4-56-204.

Delivery is required to NC03 SR 85 Ship Receive at 1060 Tupelo Street, Memphis, Tennessee 38108-2423. Pricing is FOB Memphis, Tennessee at MLGW's dock with freight prepaid and allowed. Payment processing requires a minimum of 30 days from invoice receipt or acceptable goods delivery, whichever is later. Responses should be submitted to Lucy Vick-Watson, the assigned buyer, and must include LSB certification and a completed signature page. The contract is governed by Tennessee law with jurisdiction in Shelby County courts.