Storeroom material: drills

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (MLGW) is requesting quotations for storeroom-material twist drills with a submission deadline of August 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

The scope consists of two line items of premium-grade, high-speed steel twist drills in jobber length with standard helix and 118-degree angle point: Line 1 is 4 units of 9/32" diameter (Item 0721818) and Line 2 is 6 units of 5/16" diameter (Item 0721820). Bidders must submit completed signature pages with quotes and indicate all manufacturer and catalog numbers in the "Note to Buyer" field, along with documented lead times for each line item. Approved manufacturers include Bendix, Butterfield, Chicago Fitting, Cleveland, Malcus, Morse, National, and Precision Tool; alternate products may be quoted if accompanied by corresponding product data sheets. Bids must be signed in blue ink to be considered responsive.

Pricing is FOB Memphis, Tennessee, with freight prepaid and allowed by the seller. Prices exclude all state and local taxes; MLGW is tax-exempt. Delivery is required by August 27, 2026 to the MLGW Ship Receive location at 1060 Tupelo Street, Memphis, Tennessee.

This is a blind quote negotiation restricted to invited suppliers, though multiple responses per supplier are permitted. The buyer reserves the right to close the negotiation before the stated deadline or manually extend it. The procurement is governed by Tennessee law with jurisdiction in Shelby County courts. MLGW will not accept seller-provided contracts or master agreements. The RFQ includes supplier diversity provisions that may designate a sheltered-market opportunity for Local Small Businesses.

Contact: Jeanine Spivey-McNeary, 901-528-4701 or Jeanine.McNeary@mlgw.org.