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Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (MLGW) is soliciting quotes under RFQ 1810247 for cast iron and ductile iron water pipe fittings and components, with quotes due November 4, 2026 at 14:00 Pacific Time. The RFQ is restricted to invited suppliers, so only vendors MLGW has invited may respond.

The solicitation covers four line items: four offset 8" x 24" drop mechanical joint (MJ) class 250 cast iron fittings (Item 0537986), six 16" cast iron MJ class 150 sleeves (Item 0538420), sixteen 6" x 6" cast iron MJ tapping sleeves with flange connection (Item 0538515), and seventy-one 4" ductile iron MJ retainer glands (Item 0537112). All items are governed by AWWA standards and specifications detailed in the RFQ. Bidders may respond to selected lines, but each chosen line requires full quantity. Multiple responses per bidder are permitted. Shipment goes to the NC03 SR 85 Ship Receive facility at 1060 Tupelo Street, Memphis, Tennessee 38108-2423, with a need-by date of November 20, 2026.

Pricing must be submitted on MLGW's bid forms under FOB Memphis, Tennessee terms with freight prepaid and allowed (PPD & ALLOW). The price warranty requires quoted prices be no less favorable than those extended to other customers for similar articles in similar quantities. Prices must be all-inclusive, with no charges for shipping, packaging, labeling, taxes, storage, insurance, or crating absent MLGW's express written consent. Bids must be signed in blue ink with the required signature page, and unsigned submissions are rejected. MLGW reserves the right to close or extend negotiations before the stated close date. Payment processing requires a minimum of thirty days for invoices.

The terms include sheltered market provisions for Locally Owned Small Businesses (LSBs) in Shelby County, Tennessee. Tennessee law governs, and disputes must be litigated in Shelby County.