Storeroom material: drills

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (MLGW) is requesting quotations for storeroom material consisting of premium-grade high-speed steel twist drills, with quotations due August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. This procurement is a sheltered-market set-aside restricted to certified Locally Owned Small Businesses (LSBs) with headquarters in Shelby County, Tennessee, possessing gross annual sales below SIC category limits and at least 51% ownership by Memphis Metropolitan Statistical Area residents. Bidders must include current LSB certification with their response.

Line 1 requests four units of 9/32" diameter drills with straight shank, jobber length, standard helix, and 118-degree angle standard point. Line 2 requests six units of 5/16" diameter drills with identical specifications. Approved manufacturers for both sizes include Bendix T105, Butterfield, Chicago Fitting, Cleveland, Malcus, Morse, National, Precision Tool, and UN Twist Drill. Bidders must indicate the manufacturer and catalog number in the Note to Buyer field, include lead times, and provide data sheets for any alternates to the approved products list.

Shipment is required to NC03 SR 85 Ship Receive at 1060 Tupelo Street, Memphis, Tennessee 38108-2423 by August 27, 2026. Pricing is quoted on a unit basis with all charges included, excluding state and local taxes (MLGW is tax-exempt). Freight terms are FOB Memphis, Tennessee, prepaid and allowed. Payment processing requires a minimum of 30 days from invoice receipt or goods acceptance, whichever is later. The RFQ opened August 18, 2026. This procurement is restricted to invited suppliers, though suppliers may submit multiple responses and quote selected lines.