Tap Kits 038

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (MLGW) is requesting quotations on three separate RFQs for electrical utility components—tap kits, splicing sleeves, and connectors—all with a submission deadline of September 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time and a need-by date of September 30, 2026. All three solicitations are sheltered-market procurements restricted to invited suppliers holding Locally Owned Small Business (LSB) certification.

The first RFQ (Tap Kits 038) seeks 85 units of TAP KIT #2/0 AL W/SLEEVE FOR URD MOLE (item 0381415) and 26 units of TAP KIT (3) #2 AL/CU TRX FOR 1PH PMD XFMR (item 0381438). The first item comprises compression lugs with oxide inhibitor, button head socket cap screws, and rubber sleeves for #2/0 stranded aluminum cable at 600 volts; the second comprises three stranded aluminum compression lugs with button head screws for triplex single-phase pad-mounted transformer connections. Specified manufacturers are HOMAC 3164-5 and PENN-UNION DBTBF-M-013 for the first item and HOMAC ML-38-1438 for the second.

The second RFQ solicits 317 units of Sleeve #1/0 ACSR (6/1) Full Tension Automatic splicing sleeves (item #37-5699), with an emergency substitution option for item #37-5815.

The third RFQ requests quotations on three electrical connector line items: 15 units of two-bolt service connectors rated for 500 KCM copper (item 0372338), 397 units of wedge-tap connectors for #1/0 to #4/#2-#2 ACSR cable (item 0376377), and 246 units of mini-wedge hand-installed connectors for #4/0 to #2 ACSR cable (item 0376686).

All shipments are FOB Memphis, Tennessee to NC03 SR 85 Ship Receive, 1060 Tupelo Street, Memphis, Tennessee, with freight prepaid and allowed. Bidders must submit LSB certifications, foreign adversary certifications, completed signature pages, manufacturer and catalog numbers, and lead time information. Pricing excludes state and local taxes. Payment processing requires a minimum of 30 days.