RFP Amendment #10 Summary

This document is Amendment #10 to RFP #32701-04678 issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for a Wireless-as-a-Service Provider to deliver comprehensive wireless connectivity across eleven state parks. The amendment updates the RFP schedule of events with revised procurement dates. Key milestone dates include a pre-response conference on October 28, 2025; written questions and comments deadline of November 4, 2025, with state responses provided January 14, 2026; a second round of written questions deadline of January 23, 2026, with state responses by March 5, 2026; technical response deadline of March 20, 2026; state completion of technical evaluations by April 10, 2026; mandatory site visits scheduled for May 1, 2026; and cost proposal submission deadline of May 14, 2026. The state will open and score cost proposals on May 15, 2026, with optional negotiations occurring May 18-20, 2026. The state notice of intent to award is scheduled for May 22, 2026, followed by a protest period ending May 29, 2026. The contractor signature deadline is June 5, 2026, with a performance bond deadline of June 10, 2026. The contract will have an initial 60-month term with two optional 30-month renewal periods, not exceeding 120 months total.

The amendment specifies that all revisions are effective upon release and that all other RFP terms and conditions not expressly amended remain in full force and effect. The RFP requires respondents to demonstrate comprehensive wireless network design and implementation capabilities, 24/7 technical support, network management dashboards, and guest internet access across the designated state parks. Evaluation will be based on general qualifications, technical qualifications and approach, and cost proposal, with only the top three technically-scored respondents advancing to cost proposal submission. Respondents must hold valid Tennessee Electrician and Contractor licenses and maintain specified insurance coverage, including a required performance bond of $5 million.