UPS Replacement

The Tennessee Department of Correction is soliciting bids for a one-time provision and installation of Veritiv UPS parts at the Debra K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center in Nashville, Tennessee, under solicitation number 32913-13962. The contract requires the supplier to deliver and install specific UPS components including battery kits and power modules, with all work performed on-site at the facility. The delivery is F.O.B. destination, meaning the contractor assumes all risk and costs until goods arrive at the site, with inspection and acceptance occurring upon delivery. The procurement follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) model, where award will be made to the lowest-priced responsive bidder meeting all technical requirements, with no trade-offs between cost and performance. The solicitation includes detailed packaging and handling standards requiring secure containers, proper labeling with event and response dates, and adherence to environmental regulations for disposal of used batteries and electronic components, along with leaving work areas in a broom-clean condition. The contract imposes several legal and compliance obligations beyond the physical delivery and installation. Contractors must certify compliance with the Tennessee Iran Divestment Act, prohibit participation in a boycott of Israel, and attest that they are not affiliated with foreign adversary companies as defined by state law. They must also register with the Tennessee Department of Revenue and submit semi-annual attestations confirming they do not knowingly employ illegal immigrants. All goods delivered become the sole property of the State, and contractors must comply with the Prison Rape Elimination Act and avoid any contract clauses that restrict former employees from future work with the State. The state reserves the right to take over services with 30 days’ notice without penalty and requires contractors to maintain financial and personnel records for five years after payment for audit purposes. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Tennessee Supplier Portal by August 19, 2026, using Internet Explorer or Firefox, with no support for Google Chrome; failure to maintain an up-to-date vendor profile or login credentials may result in missed submission opportunities. The contract does not specify a total value due to unprovided unit pricing, but requires a detailed proposal with all line items responding to the technical specifications provided in the invitation.