Dielectric Sealant (Aqua Seal)

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (MLGW) is requesting quotations for dielectric sealant—specifically 3M Aqua Seal (Item No. 0385420) in 1/8" thickness by 3-3/4" width by 10-foot rolls—with responses due August 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. This RFQ is a sheltered market procurement restricted to certified Locally Owned Small Businesses (LSB), and MLGW requires at least three responsive LSB offers to proceed under this restriction.

The solicitation calls for 36 rolls total, packaged eight per case. The sealant is specified for permanently encapsulating and protecting 600-volt cable splices in handholes and subsurface locations and must meet water impermeability, temperature workability from –20 to 160 degrees Fahrenheit, and dielectric strength exceeding 400 volts per mil thickness. Bidders must provide LSB certification, the manufacturer and catalog number, lead times, and any required data sheets for alternate products. Material Safety Data Sheets must accompany the first shipment. Compliance with Tennessee Code Annotated 4-56-204 debarment certification and foreign adversary company certification is required.

Evaluation is on price only, submitted per roll with total pricing for 36 rolls. All costs—shipping, packaging, insurance, and duties—must be included in the quoted price with FOB Memphis, Tennessee dock terms, freight prepaid and allowed. The need-by delivery date is September 11, 2026. Payment processing requires a minimum of 30 days following invoice receipt. The contract will be governed by Tennessee law and subject to jurisdiction in Shelby County.