Storerroom Material

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (MLGW) is requesting quotations for electrical insulating tape under RFQ 1809169, with quotations due October 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. This is a sheltered-market procurement restricted to Locally Owned Small Businesses (LSBs) certified as business enterprises headquartered in Shelby County, Tennessee, with gross annual sales below SIC category limits and at least 51% ownership by Memphis Metropolitan Statistical Area residents.

The scope calls for 82 rolls of self-bonding linerless ethylene propylene rubber (EPR) tape, high-voltage insulating and splicing tape, manufactured to ASTM D 1373 specifications. The specified product is 1-1/2 inches in width by 0.030 inches in thickness by 30 feet in length per roll, with 3M Scotch 130C as the preferred manufacturer. Bidders must indicate the manufacturer and catalog number being quoted and provide lead time information.

Pricing is FOB Memphis, Tennessee, with freight terms FOB Memphis, TN prepaid and allowed. The need-by date for delivery is November 13, 2026 by 3:00 p.m. at NC03 SR 85 Ship Receive, 1060 Tupelo Street, Memphis, Tennessee 38108-2423. Payment terms require a minimum of 30 days for invoice processing. MLGW's purchases are exempt from taxation, and tax exemption certificates will be provided upon request. Responses must include a completed signature page and LSB certification and should be directed to Lucy Vick-Watson, the designated buyer at MLGW's purchasing department. The RFQ preview and open date is October 14, 2026 at 7:40:55 a.m. Pacific Time.