34570-41027_RFP_Amendment_2.docx

This Amendment #2 document is issued by the Tennessee Department of Human Services for Request for Proposals #34570-41027 regarding Assistive Technology Services. The amendment updates the RFP schedule of events and confirms critical timeline dates for the procurement process. The original RFP was issued May 29, 2026, with a Pre-response Conference scheduled for June 4, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. central time. The Notice of Intent to Respond deadline is June 8, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., followed by a Written "Questions & Comments" deadline of June 18, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The Response Deadline has been established as July 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. central time. The State will complete technical response evaluations by July 23, 2026, with opening and scoring of cost proposals occurring July 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Negotiations are scheduled for July 27, 2026, and the State Notice of Intent to Award will be released July 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with RFP files opened for public inspection. The protest period concludes August 4, 2026, with the State sending the contract to the selected Contractor on August 5, 2026 and a Contractor Signature Deadline of August 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The amendment confirms that all revisions become effective upon release, while all other terms and conditions of the original RFP remain in full force and effect. This procurement supports assistive technology devices, software, and related services designed to enhance educational accessibility for students with disabilities across Tennessee public schools. Disability accommodation requests must be submitted by June 3, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The RFP anticipates detailed cost proposals for assistive technology products and services, which will be evaluated against quality and capability standards. Funding derives from state education appropriations and potentially federal special education grants supporting assistive technology accessibility programs. The RFP may include set-asides for small businesses, minority-owned enterprises, or other designated categories as applicable under Tennessee procurement regulations.