Attachment_A-International_Bid-1_V2.xlsx

The document is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) from the State of Tennessee for Statewide Vehicle Contract (SWC 209), specifically Event #32110-13710, targeting 2026 model year fleet vehicle procurement. The solicitation seeks bids for multiple vehicle manufacturers, with a focus on International vehicles, and is open to state agencies, local governmental entities, and authorized users. Bids are due by 1:00 PM CT on September 24, 2025, through the Edison procurement system, with the state planning to award up to four separate contracts to the lowest responsive and responsible dealers per manufacturer. The contract will be effective from September 15, 2025, for 33 months, with a potential 180-day extension, and an estimated total purchase value of $70 million.

The bid requires comprehensive pricing information, including Draft/MSRP and state-discounted fleet pricing for a one-year fixed term. Bidders must complete a detailed workbook with three tabs: instructions, general pricing, and bid evaluation model, and provide electronic vehicle brochures and specification sheets. Pricing can be adjusted through a Memorandum of Understanding, with potential price increases limited to 10% and applicable to all customers. The state reserves the right to install optional original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or aftermarket equipment and can obtain quotes from the contractor or third-party providers. Contractors must have a minimum of five years of verified fleet purchase experience and the ability to perform service and maintenance on vehicles, with the evaluation criteria focused on the dealer's one-year fixed fleet pricing per manufacturer.