Misc. 068 Material

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (MLGW), a Tennessee-based municipal utility, issued Request for Quotation 1803258 for miscellaneous fastener materials consisting of two line items: 187 cap screws with button head socket and pin-in-hex security socket in 304 stainless steel (1/4"-20x3/4" UNC) under item number 0685520, and 600 flat washers in 3/8" silicon bronze under item number 0689174. The RFQ opened on May 15, 2026 at 9:21 AM Pacific Time and closes on May 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. All materials must be delivered by June 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM to 1060 Tupelo Street, Memphis, Tennessee 38108-2423. Bidders must submit a completed signature page, provide a copy of Locally Owned Small Business (LSB) certification, indicate the manufacturer and catalog number in the Note to Buyer field, and submit data sheets for any alternates to the approved products list. Pricing must be submitted on a per-unit basis with all costs FOB Memphis, Tennessee, prepaid and allowed, and quoted prices must be complete with no additional charges for shipping, packaging, labeling, taxes, storage, insurance, or other ancillary costs unless expressly authorized in writing. Payment terms allow a minimum of 30 days for invoice processing.

This procurement is designated as a sheltered market opportunity exclusively for certified Local Small Businesses, meaning only LSBs are eligible to participate unless fewer than three acceptable offers are received, at which point the market restrictions may be lifted. The RFQ is governed by Tennessee law with dispute resolution in Shelby County courts, and all bidders must comply with federal, state, and local laws, nondiscrimination requirements, and the Fair Labor Standards Act. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and no specific budget or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents. Suppliers are allowed to respond to selected lines and provide multiple responses as needed. The negotiation is restricted to invited suppliers only.