Flat Washers & Tap Sleeve Connectors

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (MLGW) is requesting quotations for flat washers and tap sleeve connectors with quotations due July 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Bidders holding Locally Owned Small Business (LSB) certification may claim it; the source does not indicate a set-aside or preference weighting.

The scope comprises 96 units of round flat galvanized washers with 2-inch outer diameter for 1-inch bolts (Item 0377432) and 46 units of service entrance sleeves for #1/0 to #2 stranded aluminum or ACSR conductors with yellow-red color coding (Item 0375935). For sleeve connectors, approved manufacturers are BURNDY ES25R2R, HOMAC UYR02, KEARNEY 58-YR, PENN-UNION PIK-O1, and THOMAS & BETTS ICS77. Bidders proposing alternate products must submit technical data sheets. Quotations must include manufacturer and catalog number for each item and lead time in the note-to-buyer field.

All items shall ship FOB Memphis, Tennessee to 1060 Tupelo Street, Memphis, TN 38108-2423, with need-by date of August 14, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Pricing is quoted on a unit basis with freight, taxes, packaging, and incidentals included unless otherwise authorized in writing. Payment terms allow a minimum of 30 days processing time with freight prepaid and allowed.

Bids must be submitted on the provided forms signed in blue ink with a completed signature page and Foreign Adversary Certification; omission of the signed Foreign Adversary Certification results in immediate disqualification. The negotiation is restricted to invited suppliers, though multiple responses per bidder are permitted. MLGW reserves the right to close or extend the negotiation before the stated close date. All bids are subject to Tennessee law with dispute resolution through Shelby County courts, and compliance is required regarding nondiscrimination, environmental sustainability, debarment status, and applicable federal, state, and local law.