Sealed bid: fuse link & switches

Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division is soliciting sealed quotations under RFQ 1810215 for electrical distribution components, with quotations due November 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. The solicitation includes sheltered market provisions for Locally Owned Small Businesses (LSBs) headquartered in Shelby County, Tennessee.

The solicitation covers three line items: 2,014 units of Fuse Link Type K 15AMP Primary (item 0401260), 103 units of Switch Solid Blade Disconnect 600A 23KV (item 0403842), and 7 units of Switch GOLB XARM MTD Side Break 600AMP 23KV (item 0404393). All items must conform to approved manufacturer specifications and ANSI standards. Environmental sustainability and public health protection practices are required. Need-by delivery is November 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM.

Vendors must register as suppliers with Memphis Light, Gas & Water before participating. Quotations must be submitted through MLGW's iSupplier Portal or by hardcopy with buyer permission. Bidders must complete and submit all required forms and attachments, and failure to do so may render bids non-conforming. Pricing must be all-inclusive, with no additional charges for shipping, packaging, labeling, taxes, or other ancillary costs unless MLGW authorizes them in writing. Payment terms are FOB Memphis, Tennessee, with freight prepaid and allowed, and invoices require a minimum of 30 days for processing and payment. Sellers must warrant that prices are not less favorable than those extended to other customers and must reduce MLGW's prices proportionally if prices drop for similar items during the contract term.

The contract is governed by Tennessee law with Shelby County court jurisdiction. A no-contact rule applies to all sellers after receipt of the solicitation, and unauthorized contact with MLGW representatives may result in disqualification.