Amendment_12_RFQ32110-00811_Cellular_Services_Devices.pdf

This document is Amendment #12 to the Tennessee State Central Procurement Office's Request for Qualifications (RFQ #32110-00811) for Cellular Services, Devices, and Business Solutions. The amendment updates and confirms the RFQ schedule of events, with key dates including a Pre-Response Conference on July 25, 2024, a Written "Questions & Comments" deadline of August 1, 2024, and a Technical/Cost Response deadline of September 13, 2024. The RFQ seeks qualified cellular service providers to deliver comprehensive cellular devices, voice and data services, equipment, accessories, and integrated business solutions for State Agencies. The procurement timeline includes a State Notice of Qualified Respondent(s) release on October 25, 2024, competitive negotiations on October 28, 2024, and a State Notice of Intent to Award on June 30, 2025. The contract will have an initial term with potential renewals, with the contractor signature deadline set for July 18, 2025.

The amendment provides a detailed schedule for the procurement process, highlighting the state's systematic approach to selecting cellular service providers. While specific pricing terms are not detailed in this amendment, the previous RFQ summary indicates an estimated contract value of $70 million over a five-year period, with an administrative fee of 1% quarterly based on total sales. The contract will be available to Tennessee State agencies, local government agencies, University systems, private nonprofit higher education institutions, and certain qualifying tax-exempt corporations. The RFQ requires respondents to have current annual revenues of at least $2.5 billion from digital cellular and data services and experience servicing at least 3,000 cellular devices under a government contract within the past three years. The state emphasizes the importance of maintaining technological currency with 4G and 5G networks and providing comprehensive cellular coverage, including in challenging locations like State Parks and Recreational areas.