Misc. Wire Ties

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (MLGW) is requesting quotations for miscellaneous wire ties under RFQ 1804802, with quotations due August 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. This procurement is a sheltered market opportunity restricted to certified Locally Owned Small Businesses (LSBs) headquartered in Shelby County, Tennessee, with gross annual sales below SIC category limits and at least 51% ownership and independent control by Memphis Metropolitan Statistical Area residents who are U.S. citizens.

The scope covers two line items: 1,379 feet of #6 copper solid insulated wire ties in 25-pound spools (Item 0377686) and 862 feet of #4 copper solid insulated wire ties in 25-pound spools (Item 0377691). Both items must be supplied in small 25-pound spools or boxed coils with 30-mils polyethylene insulation in soft-drawn copper, priced on a per-foot basis.

Delivery is required by September 18, 2026 to the NC03 SR 85 location at 1060 Tupelo Street, Memphis, Tennessee. Pricing is FOB Memphis with freight prepaid and allowed; all prices must be complete with no additional charges for shipping, packaging, labeling, customs duties, taxes, storage, insurance, boxing, or crating without express written consent.

Bidders must submit LSB certification documentation, a completed signature page, foreign adversary certification, manufacturer information, and catalog numbers. Quotations for alternates to approved products require data sheets and lead-time notes in the "Note to Buyer" field. All bids must be signed in blue ink; failure to complete required bid forms results in bid rejection. Suppliers may submit multiple responses or respond to selected lines. Payment processing requires a minimum of 30 days following invoice receipt. The contract is governed by Tennessee law with disputes resolved in Shelby County courts. MLGW reserves the right to close negotiation before the due date or manually extend it.

Contact: Lucy Vick-Watson, Lucy.Vick-Watson@mlgw.org or 901-528-4701.