RFP_34570-41027_Amendment_6.docx

This is Amendment #6 to Request for Proposals #34570-41027 issued by the State of Tennessee Department of Human Services for Assistive Technology Services. The amendment updates the RFP schedule of events and confirms critical dates for the procurement process. The scope encompasses assessments, training, delivery, and installation of assistive technology devices and software to enable individuals with disabilities to achieve competitive integrated employment through the Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program across six service areas covering all Tennessee counties, with potential support for students with disabilities in public schools. Key milestones include a pre-response conference on June 4, 2026, a written questions and comments deadline of June 18, 2026, and a proposal response deadline of July 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The State will complete technical evaluations by July 23, 2026, open and score cost proposals on July 24, 2026, conduct negotiations from July 28 through August 5, 2026, and issue a notice of intent to award on August 13, 2026. The protest period ends August 20, 2026, with contractor signature required by August 24, 2026.

The amendment establishes the official schedule for all procurement activities but does not specify pricing terms, contract renewal options, set-asides, or funding amounts in this document. Pricing will be evaluated through detailed cost proposals submitted by responding vendors and assessed against quality and capability standards. Funding derives from state education appropriations and potentially federal special education grants supporting assistive technology accessibility programs. The RFP may include set-asides for small businesses, minority-owned enterprises, or other designated categories under Tennessee procurement regulations, though specific provisions are not detailed in this amendment.