Misc. 078 Materials

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (MLGW) is requesting quotations for miscellaneous materials under a sheltered-market procurement restricted to certified Locally Owned Small Businesses, with quotations due October 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. This is a decision-flipping LSB set-aside — only certified LSBs may compete if three or more competitive offers are reasonably expected.

The scope comprises three line items: cap screw hex head 1/2"-13X6-1/2" UNC barricade light (112 units); flux stearine soldering 1-1/4"X3-1/2" 2-1/2 oz (406 units); and sign warning/notice for PMD switchgear (8 units). All materials must be delivered by November 6, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. to NC03 SR 85 Ship Receive, 1060 Tupelo Street, Memphis, Tennessee 38108-2423. Pricing is per unit, FOB Memphis, Tennessee at the seller's dock, freight prepaid and allowed.

Bidders must submit LSB certification and a completed signature page in blue ink. For the sign warning/notice line item, bidders quoting an alternate product must submit a finished sample for engineering pre-approval prior to award. Lead times must be noted in the "Note to Buyer" field for each line item. Suppliers may respond to selected lines but must submit full quantities on each line quoted. Multiple responses per supplier are permitted. The buyer reserves the right to close the negotiation before the stated close date or manually extend it.

Responses should be submitted to Buyer Lucy Vick-Watson at Lucy.Vick-Watson@mlgw.org. The contract is governed by Tennessee law and enforceable in Shelby County courts. The solicitation notes a minimum of 30 days is required for invoice processing and payment.