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This document is Amendment #1 to a Request for Qualifications (RFQ #32110-00811) issued by the State of Tennessee Central Procurement Office for Cellular Services, Devices, and Business Solutions. The RFQ schedule outlines key procurement 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 August 22, 2024. The competitive procurement process includes a State Notice of Qualified Respondent(s) to be released on September 3, 2024, followed by competitive negotiations on September 9, 2024. The contract timeline includes a State Notice of Intent to Award on September 13, 2024, with the State sending contracts to contractors for signature by September 23, 2024, and a contractor signature deadline of September 27, 2024.

The amendment confirms the RFQ schedule and notes that any event time or date containing revised or new text will be highlighted. The document specifies that all other terms and conditions not expressly amended shall remain in full force and effect. The RFQ is centered on procuring comprehensive cellular services for Tennessee state agencies, with all dates referenced as state business days and times noted in the Central Time Zone. The procurement process is designed to select qualified cellular service providers capable of meeting the state's technological and communication needs, with a structured approach to evaluation, negotiation, and contract award.