Attribute Government Bids & RFPs

The informal solicitation response deadline is June 12, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. Central Time.

The contractor shall be compensated based on the payment methodology for goods or services authorized by the state in a total amount as set forth in section C. 1. The contractor will only be paid for goods or services provided under this contract after a purchase order is issued by the state or as otherwise specified. Invoices are to be submitted no more frequently than once a month and no later than thirty days after goods or services have been provided.

The contractor represents and warrants that the term of the warranty period shall be the greater of the term of this contract or any other warranty generally offered by the contractor, its suppliers, or manufacturers to customers of its goods or services. Any nonconformance of the goods or services to the terms and conditions of this contract shall constitute a defect and shall be considered defective. If contractor receives notice of a defect during the warranty period, then contractor shall correct the defect, at no additional charge.

The evaluation process is designed to award the contract not necessarily to the respondent offering the lowest cost, but rather to the respondent that offers the best combination of attributes based upon the evaluation criteria that is deemed by the state to be responsive and responsible.

The respondent must provide proof confirming that the individual responsible for evaluating transcripts and preparing written evaluation reports for the board holds a PhD in engineering science and possesses a minimum of ten 10 years of postdoctoral professional experience.

The contractor warrants that no part of the contractors compensation shall be paid directly or indirectly to an employee or official of the state of tennessee as wages, compensation, or gifts in exchange for acting as an officer, agent, employee, subcontractor, or consultant to the contractor in connection with any work contemplated or performed under this contract. The contractor acknowledges, understands, and agrees that this contract shall be null and void if the contractor is, or within the past six 6 months has been, an employee of the state of tennessee or if the contractor is an entity in which a controlling interest is held by an individual who is, or within the past six 6 months has been, an employee of the state of tennessee.

The estimated maximum liability for the resulting five-year contract is anticipated to be between $5,**** and $25,****.

The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for the services.

The bid notice does not specify payment terms.

The bid notice does not specify warranty information.

The bid notice does not specify the award criterion.

The bid notice does not explicitly state qualification requirements, but all bid documents must be completed and uploaded.

The bid notice does not specify any penalties.

The bid notice does not mention a site visit.

The bid notice does not mention sample submission.

The bid notice does not specify a challenge deadline.

The bid notice does not specify an estimated value.