Grounds Chemicals

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (MLGW) is soliciting quotes under RFQ 1810300 for grounds chemicals, with responses due November 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The solicitation is restricted to invited suppliers only. Sheltered market provisions reserve acquisitions under $100,000 for certified local small businesses when three or more competitive offers are reasonably expected.

The scope covers eight herbicide and chemical line items: Bullseye (50 cases), MSMA (2 cases), Roundup Pro Maxx (25 cases), Polaris (25 cases), Esplanade (1 case), Barricade (5 cases), Garlon (6 cases), and Pendulum Aquacap (14 cases). Most cases contain two 2.5-gallon containers, while Roundup Pro Maxx cases contain two 1.67-gallon containers. Bidders must provide manufacturer and catalog numbers in the Note to Buyer field, submit data sheets for any alternate product not on the approved products list, and note lead times at the line level. Pricing is per case and must be complete, with no shipping, packaging, labeling, or other ancillary charges unless MLGW authorizes them in writing.

Goods are needed by November 13, 2026, with shipments accepted by 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the North Service Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Delivery is FOB Memphis with freight prepaid and allowed. The contract outcome is a standard purchase order. Payment is due no earlier than 30 days from invoice receipt or goods acceptance, whichever is later. Bids must be signed in blue ink and include a completed signature page and foreign adversary certification.