Safety material

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (MLGW) is requesting quotations for ten 12-inch Class 150B butterfly valves with mechanical joint ends, rated for 150 PSI working pressure and designed for direct burial applications, with quotes due September 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time and delivery required by September 30, 2026. The solicitation is restricted to invited suppliers only.

Valves must comply with MLGW Specification #56-29XX for cast iron rubber-seated butterfly valves dated May 24, 1995. All exposed bolts and nuts must be constructed of ductile iron, steel alloy per AWWA C111, or Grade 304 stainless steel. Valves shall ship in a partially open position. Approved manufacturers are Henry Pratt "Groundhog" Kennedy Model 4500, M & H Valve 450, and Mueller B-3211-20; alternate products require submission of a data sheet with the bid.

Bidders must indicate the manufacturer and catalog number in the note-to-buyer field and note lead times at the line level. Pricing must be submitted FOB Memphis, Tennessee, freight prepaid and allowed, with goods shipped to the NC03 SR 85 Ship Receive location at 1060 Tupelo Street, Memphis, Tennessee 38108-2423. Sellers must warrant that quoted prices are no less favorable than those extended to other customers for similar products in similar quantities, with all costs included in the quotation and no additional charges permitted without express written consent.

Payment processing requires a minimum of 30 days. The contract is governed by Tennessee law with dispute resolution in Shelby County courts. Bidders must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including nondiscrimination requirements and the Foreign Adversaries Certification requirement under Tennessee Code.