Lubricant silicone fluid

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division is requesting quotations on lubricant silicone fluid under RFQ 1803630, with quotes due July 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

The scope comprises two line items: 534 units of cable pulling lubricant (1/2-gallon bags packaged 10 per 5-gallon pail, item 0760805) and 332 units of silicone compound lubricant in 5.3-ounce tubes (item 0763275). The cable pulling lubricant must be a slow-drying, water-based gel formulation suitable for long pulls, high-shear situations, and multi-bend pulls in hot environments; it must be non-allergenic, biodegradable, and free of flashpoint or flammable dried residue.

Evaluation is price-only with no additional cost factors. Responses must include company name, address, contact details, response validity information, and all signed documentation including a signature page and foreign adversary certification; failure to return all required documents results in disqualification. Suppliers must respond with full quantity on each line item. Multiple responses per supplier are permitted, but negotiation is restricted to invited suppliers.

Delivery is FOB Memphis, Tennessee at the supplier's dock with freight prepaid and allowed. Ship-to location is NC03 SR 85, 1060 Tupelo Street, Memphis, Tennessee 38108-2423. Bill-to address is AB01 David F Hansen Admin Building, 220 South Main Street, PO Box 430, Memphis, Tennessee 38101-0430. The solicitation opened July 23, 2026 at 7:22:12 a.m. Pacific Time. Contact Debby White at 901-528-4701 or Debby.White@mlgw.org.