Attachment_A-_Buick_Eval_Model_V2.xlsx

The document is a vehicle fleet pricing evaluation model for the State of Tennessee, specifically focusing on Buick 2026/2027 model year vehicles for a statewide contract (SWC209). The Request for Information (RFI) is being conducted by the Tennessee State General Services - Central Procurement Office, with an online conference scheduled for August 11, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time via MS Teams. The solicitation seeks to establish up to four separate contracts for various vehicle types, including compact, midsize, and full-size sedans, police interceptor vehicles, trucks, vans, SUVs, and alternative fuel vehicles. Electronic responses are to be submitted through the state's Supplier Portal between August 5-11, 2025, with the contract term set for 33 months starting September 15, 2025, and potential extension of up to 180 days.

The contract is estimated at approximately $35 million, with fiscal year 26 projections including 182 vehicles for the Tennessee Department of Transportation and 608 vehicles for Vehicle and Asset Management. Authorized users include state governmental entities, local governmental agencies, university systems, nonprofit higher education institutions, and certain qualifying nonprofit corporations. The contract is restricted to non-luxury vehicle suppliers, excluding sport vehicles. Vendors must meet specific requirements, including having at least five years of verified fleet purchase experience, demonstrating service and maintenance capabilities, and complying with state regulations such as the Iran Divestment Act. Evaluation criteria will focus on the dealer's two-year fixed fleet price, ability to perform, conformity to specifications, and compliance with bid factors.