Tennessee State Biddings - Procurement Opportunities

The bid notice states that the response date has been extended to 30 April 2026. he purpose of this amendment is to update the specifications and extend the response date to 30 april 2026.

The bid notice states that vendors not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award will not be eligible for award. vendors not registered in system for award management registration sam database prior to award will not be eligible for award.

The bid notice states that the dates of delivery are to be proposed by the offeror. The place of delivery is Arnold Air Force Base, TN ****.

The bid notice states that the government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order to the responsible offeror whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, represents the lowest price technically acceptable LPTA.

The bid notice states that all responsible sources may submit a quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.

The deadline for questions is Friday, 17 April 2026 at 4:00 PM Central Daylight Time CDT.

The delivery and completion of services must be no later than May 31, 2026.

The contractor shall not be entitled to an invoice payment for work unless the equipment is installed, confirmed working with limited connection issues, and training has been completed. Upon completion of installation of equipment, one good faith payment shall be received.

Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures of FAR 13. Comparative evaluation is the side-by-side comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a contracting officer decision for the quote most favorable to the government. The award will be made as the response most advantageous to the government.

Offerors must submit product information brochure with specifications and user manual, certification that equipment meets or exceeds the salient characteristics of the desired brand, quote reflecting anticipated delivery date, and letters of authorization. Proof of SB/VOSB status must also be included.

The period of performance for this requirement is July 12, 2026, and this date is confirmed and cannot be changed.

The bid notice states FAR 52 212 2 EVALUATION COMMERCIAL ITEMS which implies evaluation criteria will be provided in that clause.

When submitting a proposal, all vendors must provide cage code, unique entity id uei number, and tax identification number. Vendors must already have their representations and certifications completed in sam. gov home prior to submission of proposal.

The bid deadline for submitting proposals is May 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT.

The bid notice states that it is common practice to pay all legitimate charges within a thirty (30) day period from receipt of undisputed invoice, and a prompt payment discount will be considered in the award process when given for 30 days (e. g. , net 30).

The bid notice states that an award for this bid shall be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for all items.

Companies must be duly authorized to do business and be in good standing under the laws of the state of Tennessee and must have been in business providing charter bus service for at least three (3) years.

Failure to provide bus units that meet or exceed bid specifications will result in a $100 deduction, per occurrence, to be deducted from the invoice.

Any responsive and responsible proposer that has submitted a compliant bid has seven days after bid closing to request a bid tabulation.