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Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (MLGW) is soliciting quotations for dielectric sealant — specifically Aqua Seal 1/8" × 3-3/4" × 10' rolls (36 rolls total, 8 rolls per case) — with quotations due August 13, 2026 by 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. This is a restricted, invited-supplier solicitation.

The sealant is designated for permanently encapsulating and protecting 600-volt cable splices in handholes and subsurface locations. Specifications require imperviousness to water, salt water, and soil chemicals; workability across temperatures from −20 to 160 degrees Fahrenheit; and dielectric strength exceeding 400 volts per mil thickness. The approved manufacturer is 3M (model 2229 PLYSEAL). Bidders quoting alternate products must submit product data sheets and note any lead times.

Delivery is required by September 11, 2026 by 3:00 p.m., FOB Memphis, Tennessee, with freight prepaid and allowed. Pricing must be complete with no additional charges for shipping, packaging, taxes, or ancillary costs without express written consent. Payment terms allow a minimum of 30 days for invoice processing.

Quotations opened August 11, 2026 at 11:15 a.m. Pacific Time. Bidders must submit pricing on the bid form, indicate the manufacturer and catalog number in the note-to-buyer field, and provide a copy of their Locally Owned Small Business (LSB) certification and a completed signature page with foreign adversary certification. All bids must be signed in blue ink. Suppliers may submit multiple responses. The contract is governed by Tennessee law with disputes litigated in Shelby County courts. All standard MLGW terms and conditions apply, including nondiscrimination, federal and state employment-law compliance, indemnification, and material safety data sheet requirements for hazardous materials.