Board: Class 5 and Class 8 Bucket Trucks - Sourcewell

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (MLGW), a municipal utility in Tennessee, is requesting sealed quotations for Class 5 and Class 8 bucket trucks through Sourcewell, a cooperative purchasing consortium, with quotes due August 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM Pacific Time.

The procurement is for seven vehicles across three line items: three 1-ton extended cab 4WD trucks with 40-foot aerial towers; two Class 8 cab and chassis trucks with 2-man aerial towers and standard bodies; and two Class 8 cab and chassis trucks with 55-foot aerial towers and service bodies. All trucks must be delivered to the Body Shop at 653 Beale Street, Memphis, Tennessee by December 31, 2026. Bidders must be registered as MLGW suppliers and submit quotations via MLGW's iSuprocurement System (Oracle) or hardcopy format with buyer permission. Delivery timelines should be quoted in weeks.

Pricing must exclude all state and local taxes; MLGW will provide tax exemption certificates. Freight terms are FOB Memphis with prepaid and allowed charges. All applicable cash discounts must appear on invoices, with the discount period computed from the later of MLGW's receipt of acceptable goods or the invoice date. Payment processing requires a minimum of 30 days from invoice receipt.

Bidders must complete all required attachments, including bidding blanks, boycott certifications, and legal bid documents. Sellers must maintain compliance with federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws and provide certificates of insurance if work involves MLGW property. MLGW reserves the right to cancel for lack of funding, terminate for cause or convenience, and reject nonconforming goods. The contract is governed by Tennessee law and Shelby County jurisdiction. MLGW's Purchasing Department will not accept seller contracts or master agreements; all modifications must be in writing and signed by an authorized MLGW representative.