Inmate Transport Buses

The Tennessee Department of General Services is soliciting bids for the purchase of four Inmate Security Transportation Vehicles (ISTVs) to support statewide inmate transport operations for the Tennessee Department of Correction. The solicitation, identified as 32101-13890, was posted on May 1, 2026, with a final response deadline extended to June 18, 2026, to accommodate vendor inquiries. Bids must be submitted through the EDISON Supplier Portal using Internet Explorer or Firefox, as Google Chrome is unsupported. The vehicles must meet stringent specifications including a 49-passenger capacity with secure seating, eleven integrated surveillance cameras with DVR, air brakes, a DEF tank, hub-piloted steel wheels, reinforced flooring, a firearm storage locker, an 110V inverter/charger, and a multiplexing module compliant with Parker Hannifin standards. Exterior modifications include specific paint schemes (830730/N5793) and “TDOC” lettering on the roof. Delivery is F.O.B. destination to the Surplus Property Warehouse at 6500 Centennial Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209-1199, with all transportation risks and costs borne by the vendor until arrival. Acceptance occurs at the delivery point unless defects are reported within 30 days, and nonconforming vehicles must be corrected at the contractor’s expense without additional cost to the State. The award will be made on a lowest-cost technically acceptable basis, with compliance to all specifications being mandatory. The State retains exclusive ownership of all delivered vehicles and their associated modifications, with full rights to use, modify, or transfer them. Contractors are prohibited from implying state endorsement in marketing and must ensure their personnel and subcontractors are not restricted by non-compete clauses after contract completion. All bids must include certifications regarding debarment status, criminal or civil convictions, pending charges, prior contract terminations for cause, adherence to the Iran Divestment Act, and Tennessee tax registration—all under penalty of perjury. Any additions to the contract must be initiated through a Memorandum of Understanding approved by the State prior to work commencement. The contract includes survival clauses for confidentiality and advertising restrictions post-termination, and no formal FAR clauses are incorporated; instead, internal Section 8 terms govern special obligations. Vendors must maintain accurate profiles in the EDISON system, with passwords expiring every 90 days, and are strongly advised not to wait