Compound thread sealing in pint cans

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division is requesting quotations for compound thread sealing in pint cans with applicator brushes under an RFQ with a close date of October 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. This is a sheltered-market solicitation restricted to Locally Owned Small Businesses (LSBs); bidders must submit LSB certifications.

The scope is 56 units of compound thread sealing in pint cans, each equipped with an applicator brush. Acceptable manufacturers are Hercules Chemical, MegaLoc, Rectorseal 5, Whitlam Manufacturing, and T-U Type 555. Bidders must identify the manufacturer and catalog number in the "Note to Buyer" field and provide data sheets for any alternate products not on the approved list. Lead times must be noted at the line level.

Pricing is structured as unit price per each; all applicable cash discounts must be shown on invoices. Delivery is required by November 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM, FOB Memphis, Tennessee, to 1060 Tupelo Street, Memphis, Tennessee 38108-2423. Billing address is 220 South Main Street, Memphis. Payment terms allow a minimum of 30 days processing time for invoice payment.

The RFQ is restricted to invited suppliers only, though multiple responses are permitted. MLGW reserves the right to close negotiation before or extend the stated close date. The solicitation is governed by Tennessee law with disputes resolved in Shelby County, Tennessee courts.