Various Connectors

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (MLGW) is requesting quotations for three types of electrical connectors totaling 658 units, with quotes due September 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time and a need-by date of September 30, 2026. This procurement is a sheltered market opportunity exclusively for certified Locally Owned Small Businesses (LSBs) — businesses headquartered in Shelby County, Tennessee, with gross annual sales below SIC category limits and at least 51% owned and controlled by Memphis Metropolitan Statistical Area residents.

The scope comprises 15 two-bolt service connectors for 500 KCM copper (Item 0372338), 397 wedge-tap connectors for ACSR cable sizes #1/0 to #4/#2 (Item 0376377), and 246 mini-wedge connectors for #4/0 to #2 ACSR cable requiring no-tool installation (Item 0376686). All items must be shipped FOB Memphis, Tennessee to the MLGW Ship Receive facility at 1060 Tupelo Street. Bidders must submit completed MLGW bid forms with manufacturer and catalog numbers for each quoted item. Alternates to the approved products list require supporting data sheets and lead-time notes. Pricing is per-unit basis with all costs inclusive of shipping, packaging, labeling, and taxes; no additional charges are permitted without express written consent. MLGW will not accept seller contracts, master agreements, or alternative terms and conditions.

Payment terms are net of applicable cash discounts computed from the later of the invoice date or date MLGW receives acceptable goods, with a minimum 30-day invoice processing period. The solicitation requires standard compliance certifications including nondiscrimination provisions, environmental sustainability commitments, debarment certifications, and foreign adversary company certifications per Tennessee Code Annotated.