Wire tie #6

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (MLGW) is requesting quotations for 1,540 feet of Wire Tie #6 copper solid bare wire under RFQ with a close date of July 30, 2026 at 14:00 Pacific Time and a need-by delivery date of August 28, 2026. A sheltered market preference applies to Locally Owned Small Businesses (LSBs) certified in Shelby County, Tennessee; bidders claiming LSB status must submit proof of certification.

The wire is item number 0377676 and must be supplied in small 25-pound spools (approximately 315 feet per spool) or boxed coils. Delivery is to NC03 SR 85 Ship Receive, 1060 Tupelo Street, Memphis, Tennessee 38108-2423. Pricing is quoted on a per-foot basis, with freight terms FOB Memphis, Tennessee prepaid and allowed, and payment terms FOB Memphis, Tennessee at the seller's dock. Invoice processing and payment require a minimum of 30 days.

Bidders must respond using MLGW's bid forms, include a completed signature page in blue ink and foreign adversary certification, and note the manufacturer and catalog number in the "Note to Buyer" field along with lead-time information. The negotiation is restricted to invited suppliers only; suppliers may submit multiple responses and bid selected lines. MLGW reserves the right to close the negotiation before the stated close date or extend it as needed. Unauthorized contact with MLGW representatives other than the designated buyer, Lucy Vick-Watson, may result in disqualification. All bids must comply with federal, state, and local laws, including Tennessee Code Annotated foreign adversary company restrictions.