https://dailymemphian.com/feed/authors/518 The Daily Memphian is the must-read, daily online newspaper for in-depth, local journalism in Memphis and the Mid-South. Sign up for morning and evening editions, plus breaking news. (c) 2026 https://dailymemphian.com/article/14091 <p>When we get into buying big stuff, like $20 billion to $25 billion worth of electricity, there are laws and rules, conventions, traditions and common sense that apply. One of these is getting competitive bids from more than one capable bidder.</p> none@example.com (John Malmo) Opinion Guest Columnists https://dailymemphian.com/article/14091 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:15:38 -0500