Misc. 037 Material

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (MLGW) is requesting quotations for electrical utility components—62 parallel groove clamps and 1,029 inhibitor pads—with a response deadline of October 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time and a delivery requirement of November 6, 2026.

LSB (Locally Owned Small Business) certification is required. The solicitation is a blind-quote style RFQ restricted to invited suppliers, permitting multiple responses per supplier with the buyer retaining the right to close or extend the negotiation.

The parallel groove clamps (item 0372003) must be designed for 336 KCM-1 ACSR to #2/0-8 ACSR electrical connections. The inhibitor pads (item 0372300) are for terminal pad connections on dissimilar metals. Bidders must specify manufacturer and catalog numbers for quoted items and provide data sheets for any alternates to the approved products list.

Pricing is on a unit basis with all costs—shipping, packaging, labeling, insurance, and other ancillary charges—included in unit price without additional markups. Payment terms are FOB Memphis, Tennessee with prepaid freight and allowances. Invoice processing and payment require a minimum of 30 days.

Materials ship to the NC03 SR 85 Ship Receive location at 1060 Tupelo Street, Memphis, TN 38108-2423. The procurement is subject to Tennessee law and Shelby County jurisdiction. Bidders must comply with foreign adversary certifications, nondiscrimination requirements, and environmental sustainability commitments. Responses must be submitted on provided bid forms; failure to sign bids or complete required documentation will result in rejection.