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This document is an Amendment #1 to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #32110-00811 issued by the State of Tennessee Central Procurement Office for Cellular Services, Devices, and Business Solutions. 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 key dates such as a Pre-Response Conference on July 25, 2024, a Written Questions & Comments deadline of August 1, 2024, a Technical/Cost Response deadline of August 22, 2024, and Competitive Negotiations scheduled for September 9, 2024. The contract will have an initial 36-month term with potential 12-month renewals, not to exceed 60 months total, and is set to be awarded by September 27, 2024.

The RFQ targets cellular service providers with current annual revenues of at least $2.5 billion from digital cellular and data services and experience servicing a minimum of 3,000 cellular devices under a government contract within the past three years. The contract will be available to Tennessee State agencies, local government agencies, University of Tennessee/Board of Regents systems, private nonprofit higher education institutions, and certain qualifying tax-exempt corporations. The estimated contract value is approximately $70 million over the five-year period, with contractors required to pay a 1% quarterly administrative fee based on total sales. The primary objectives include maintaining technological currency with 4G and 5G networks and providing cellular coverage throughout Tennessee, particularly in challenging locations like State Parks and Recreational areas.