Clamp dead-end straight AL #3/0-#2 acsr

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division is requesting quotations for 66 units of clamp dead-end straight aluminum hardware (CLAMP DEAD-END STRAIGHT AL #3/0-#2 ACSR, Item #0372042) with bids due July 29, 2026 at 14:00 Pacific Time and delivery required by August 28, 2026. This procurement is a sheltered-market opportunity restricted exclusively to certified Locally Owned Small Businesses (LSBs) located in Shelby County, Tennessee, with headquarters and gross annual sales below applicable SIC category limits.

The clamps are aluminum with side opening and spring-loaded keepers designed to support #3/0-#2 ACSR wire ranging from 0.316" to 0.522" in diameter, with an ultimate body strength of 8,000 pounds. Units must be supplied fully assembled and boxed marked MLGW CLASS-ITEM #37-2042. Acceptable manufacturers are Anderson (model ADEZ-57-N), Continental Electric (model HDSO-57), and MacLean Power Systems (model ASO-570-N). Alternate products require submission of product data sheets.

Pricing is submitted on a unit basis with freight terms FOB Memphis, Tennessee, prepaid and allowed. Payment processing requires a minimum of 30 days from invoice receipt or goods acceptance, whichever is later. The RFQ is restricted to invited suppliers only, and bidders must provide full quantity responses on all lines. Bids must be signed in blue ink with the manufacturer and catalog number indicated in the "Note to Buyer" field and lead times noted at the line level. Bidders must submit LSB certification documentation and complete the provided signature page, including foreign adversary certification.