Attachment_A-Buick_Bid_V2.xlsx

The file is an Excel-based Bid Attachment (Attachment_A-Buick_Bid_V2.xlsx) for the State of Tennessee's Statewide Vehicle Contract (SWC 209), specifically targeting the procurement of 2026 model year Buick vehicles for state agencies, local governmental entities, and authorized users. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) seeks bids for multiple Buick vehicle models, with submissions due by 1:00 PM CT on September 22, 2025, through the Edison procurement system. The state intends to award up to four separate contracts to the lowest responsive and responsible dealers, with the contract effective from September 15, 2025, for 33 months and potentially extending up to 180 days. A pre-response conference is scheduled for August 11, 2025, at 3:00 PM via Teams call, with written questions due by September 11, 2025, at 4:00 PM.

The pricing structure requires bidders to submit both Draft/MSRP and state-discounted fleet pricing for a one-year fixed term, with specific models including the Buick Encore GX in Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) and All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Preferred trims. The state estimates total purchases during the contract term at $70 million and requires bidders to have a minimum of five years of verified fleet purchase experience. Pricing can be adjusted through a Memorandum of Understanding, with potential price increases limited to 10% and applicable to all customers. Authorized users include Tennessee State governmental entities, local governmental agencies, the University of Tennessee system, Tennessee Board of Regents system, state university boards, and specific nonprofit institutions. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the solicitation emphasizes non-discrimination and requires dealers to provide manufacturer certification letters and sales tax registration documentation.