Sleeve #4 SOL CU full tension compression

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division, a municipal utility in Memphis, Tennessee, has issued Request for Quotation 1803234 for the procurement of 170 units of Sleeve #4 Solid Copper Full Tension Compression components designed for use on #4 solid copper wire. The primary specification calls for components manufactured by BURNDY (model YDS4W, National Tele Sup 1-204M), with an emergency substitution option available for CLASS-ITEM #37-5826 Sleeve #4 Solid Copper Full Tension Automatic. Bidders must submit a completed signature page, a copy of Local Small Business (LSB) certification, and must clearly indicate the manufacturer and catalog number in the note to buyer field, including lead time information. All pricing must be quoted on a per-unit basis with costs FOB Memphis, Tennessee, prepaid and allowed, with all costs inclusive of shipping, packaging, and ancillary charges unless expressly authorized in writing. The solicitation opened on May 14, 2026, with a closing date of May 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, and delivery is required by June 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Evaluation criteria include competitiveness in pricing, quality, and delivery performance, with the seller warranting that prices are not less favorable than those extended to other customers and guaranteeing merchantable quality and conformance to specifications.

This procurement is designated as a sheltered market opportunity and is restricted exclusively to certified Local Small Business (LSB) participants, reflecting Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division's supplier diversity program. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The purchase order will be governed by Tennessee law with jurisdiction in Shelby County, and payment processing requires a minimum of 30 days following invoice receipt. While a specific award value or budget range is not explicitly stated in the solicitation, the procurement involves 170 units of specialized electrical components with a required delivery date of June 12, 2026, indicating an urgent operational need. Only organizations holding current LSB certification are eligible to respond to this opportunity, ensuring that qualified small businesses have exclusive access to this procurement.