Shelving for DDA

The State of Tennessee, through the Department of General Services’ Real Estate Asset Management (STREAM) program, is seeking bids for the one-time purchase and installation of high-density mobile shelving at the Department of Disability and Aging West Tennessee Regional Office Facility in Arlington, TN 38002. The solicitation, numbered 32101-13946, was posted on July 10, 2026, with a response deadline of August 20, 2026, at 7 p.m. Central Time. The shelving system must be installed in a room measuring 310 inches in width and 460 inches in depth, with each unit between 82 and 88 inches in height, featuring a chalk metal finish, and maintaining a minimum 18-inch clearance—preferably 24 inches—from fire-sprinkler heads located 106 inches above the floor. The system must support a minimum weight capacity of 1,000 pounds per square foot and hold at least 2,750 standard banker boxes, while fully complying with current ADA accessibility guidelines. All goods must be delivered F.O.B. destination, inside the building, and installed “ready for use,” meaning unpacked, assembled, inspected, and fully operational by the Contractor within 60 days of purchase order issuance. The bid must include a detailed product attachment describing the proposed shelving system, and all responders must affirm the accuracy of submitted information and certify compliance with state and federal requirements, including the absence of debarment, conflict of interest, or use of illegal labor. Contractors must provide a Certificate of Insurance ten business days prior to the effective date, including general liability and automobile liability coverage with limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, all on a primary, noncontributory basis. The State retains the right to inspect and reject defective goods, requiring the Contractor to remedy any non-compliance at no additional cost. Invoices must be submitted on letterhead within 30 days of delivery and include specific details such as contract and purchase order numbers, contractor supplier ID, remittance address, and unit-by-unit pricing, excluding any taxes levied on the Contractor. The Contractor is solely responsible for removing and disposing of all packaging and debris, cannot claim reimbursement for travel or lodging costs, and must maintain detailed financial records for five years after final payment. All communications must be in writing via certified mail,