Wire Ties

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (MLGW) issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for wire ties on May 15, 2026, with a submission deadline of May 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. The procurement seeks two line items: 1,224 feet of Wire Tie #6 Copper Solid Bare in 25-pound spools or boxed coils and 1,240 feet of Wire Tie #4 Copper Solid Insulated with 30 mils polyethylene insulation, also in 25-pound spools or boxed coils. Both items must be delivered to the Ship Receive location at 1060 Tupelo Street, Memphis, Tennessee 38108-2423 by the need-by date of June 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Bidders must submit a completed signature page, LSB (Locally Owned Small Business) certification, manufacturer and catalog number information for quoted products, and datasheets for any alternates to approved product lists. Lead times must be noted in the buyer's note field. Pricing is evaluated on a unit price basis per foot with FOB terms set at Memphis, Tennessee (prepaid and allowed freight), and payment processing requires a minimum of 30 days from invoice receipt or acceptable goods delivery, whichever is later.

This procurement is restricted to certified Local Small Businesses (LSBs) only and represents a sheltered market procurement. LSBs are defined as businesses headquartered in Shelby County, Tennessee with gross annual sales below SIC category limits, independently owned and operated by Memphis Metropolitan Statistical Area residents who are U.S. citizens. The RFQ is further restricted to invited suppliers only, meaning only pre-selected vendors may submit responses. Suppliers may submit multiple responses for selected lines but must respond with full quantities on each line. The procurement includes comprehensive terms and conditions covering nondiscrimination, debarment, patent warranties, delivery requirements, inspection and testing rights, and indemnification obligations. No incumbent vendors, award values, or budget ranges were specified in the procurement documentation.