Molding ground wire rigid PVC 8'-0" length

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (MLGW) is requesting quotations for molding ground wire in rigid PVC, 8-foot lengths, with quotations due October 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. This procurement is restricted to invited suppliers only.

The scope calls for 3,211 feet total, supplied in division-approved containers of 100 lengths each, palletized and labeled with manufacturer information. MLGW has approved several manufacturers and specific catalog numbers: Custom Plastics (CPI-.05GWM8GR and CPI-21000), Elec Materials (PEGM1/2-G), Paranite "Para-Guard," Preferred Line Products (GWM-7100), Southern Metal Ground Wire Moulding, and Tranpol International (HGW-050-08-B). Bidders may submit alternates to approved products and must provide data sheets for any alternates, along with lead-time information.

Pricing is on a per-unit basis applied to the full quantity of 3,211 feet. Freight terms are FOB Memphis, Tennessee, prepaid and allowed, with delivery to the NC03 SR 85 facility at 1060 Tupelo Street by October 30, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Prices exclude all state and local taxes; MLGW is tax-exempt. The contract will be awarded as a standard purchase order governed by Tennessee law with dispute resolution in Shelby County courts.

Bidders holding Locally Owned Small Business (LSB) certification may note this in their response. A minimum of 30 days is required for invoice processing and payment. MLGW reserves the right to close the negotiation before the stated close date or manually extend it. The RFQ opened September 28, 2026. All responses must use the provided bid forms and signature page. Standard MLGW terms and conditions apply, including nondiscrimination, employment law compliance, seller warranties, patent indemnification, and foreign adversary certification under Tennessee Code Annotated 4-56-204.