TAP kit #1/0 AL/CU w/sleeve for URD mole

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (MLGW) is requesting quotations for TAP KIT #1/0 AL/CU W/SLEEVE FOR URD MOLE, a specialized electrical connector kit, with quotations due August 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. This is a sheltered-market procurement reserved for Locally Owned Small Businesses (LSBs) certified as headquartered in Shelby County, Tennessee, with gross annual sales below SIC category limits, and at least 51 percent owned and independently controlled by Memphis Metropolitan Statistical Area residents.

The kit is designed for #1/0 stranded aluminum/copper cable at 600 volts and connects to 600V URD moles. Specifications include a center-formed tongue compression lug with oxide inhibiting compound, a button head hexagon socket cap screw with captive Belleville washer, and a rubber force-fit sleeve with O-rings. The manufacturer specification is HOMAC model 3164-4 (unpublished). MLGW requires 134 units with a need-by date of September 11, 2026.

Pricing is evaluated on a price-only basis with blind bidding. All prices must include shipping, packaging, labeling, and incidental costs; delivery is FOB Memphis, Tennessee with freight prepaid and allowed. Bidders must submit their LSB certification, indicate the manufacturer and catalog number quoted, note lead times, and provide a completed signature page. The contract will be awarded as a standard purchase order with minimum 30-day payment terms. Goods must conform to specifications, be of merchantable quality, and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. MLGW reserves the right to inspect, test, and reject nonconforming goods at the seller's expense. Contact is restricted to the designated buyer, Lucy Vick-Watson.