Coupling long PVC 3"

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division is requesting quotations for 230 units of sleeve compression connectors for #4/0 copper cable under an RFQ closed July 31, 2026, with a need-by delivery date of August 28, 2026. The solicitation is restricted to a sheltered market for Locally Owned Small Businesses (LSB), with stated preference for LSB participation; bidders must submit LSB certification.

The scope calls for seamless #4/0 copper compression splice sleeves rated for 600 volts on stranded cable, with specified features including positive cable stop at barrel center, chamfered internal ends, tin plating, and installation with a Kearney 5/8" die. Approved manufacturers are Anderson (HS-024), Burndy (YS28), CMC/ESP (CSH-4/0), Dossert (DPC-21), Homac (C-4/0), Maccorkle (SCS-4), Penn-Union (BBCU-4/0), and Richards Manufacturing (CC12). Bidders must indicate the manufacturer and catalog number in the note-to-buyer field and include lead-time information.

Pricing is unit cost per sleeve, FOB Memphis, Tennessee, with prepaid and allowed freight. MLGW is tax exempt and will provide exemption certificates upon request; quoted prices exclude all state and local taxes. All bidders must respond with the full 230-unit quantity on each line. Multiple responses from a single bidder are permitted. Bidders and all subcontractors and suppliers must certify compliance with Tennessee Code Annotated 4-56-204, certifying non-association with foreign adversary companies. Payment processing requires a minimum of 30 days. The RFQ was opened July 28, 2026; award date was not specified at solicitation.