Amendment_1_RFP32110-22726.pdf

This is Amendment #1 to RFP #32110-22726, issued by the State of Tennessee Department of General Services on March 17, 2026, regarding facility protection services for state-owned and state-leased facilities across multiple Tennessee regions. The amendment updates the RFP Schedule of Events with revised dates for key milestones. The pre-response conference is scheduled for February 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST. The written questions and comments deadline has been set for March 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST, with state responses due April 6, 2026. The proposal response deadline is April 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST. Technical response evaluations will be completed by May 5, 2026, followed by cost proposal opening and scoring on May 6, 2026. Optional negotiations may occur between May 13 and May 20, 2026. The State will release a Notice of Intent to Award on May 21, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. CST, with the protest period ending May 28, 2026. Contractors must submit signatures by June 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST. The contract is effective January 1, 2027, for an initial term of thirty-six months with renewal options for up to two additional twelve-month periods.

The amendment confirms that all other terms and conditions of the original RFP remain in full force and effect. No specific pricing modifications, set-asides, or funding changes are detailed in this amendment document. The estimated state liability is fifty million dollars; however, no minimum purchase is guaranteed. The incumbent contractor, currently providing services under Contract #73187, is eligible to compete. All respondents must comply with Iran Divestment Act requirements and certify they will not knowingly utilize illegal immigrants in contract performance.