Supplier_information.pdf

This document details a state and local contract opportunity for the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to purchase and install UL 752 Level 5 Ballistic Glass surrounding the reception desk at Western Mental Health Institute in Bolivar, TN. The project includes furnishing all materials, equipment, tools, and labor required to perform the installation, which will extend from the countertop to the base of existing light fixtures, covering an area of approximately 30 feet around. The main counter section is about 5.5 feet to the ceiling, while ADA sections are about 7 feet to the ceiling. The installation must include pass-through areas in ADA sections and a means for communication between staff and visitors. The project also requires extending the counter in front of the ADA section by approximately 12 inches and possible reinforcement of the area below the counter to support the added weight. The total estimated maximum liability for this purchase is $85,000, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest cost respondent meeting all requirements and criteria set forth in the Invitation to Bid.

The contract opportunity is open to all qualified suppliers, and no specific set-asides or incumbents are mentioned. The funding for this project will come from the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, and the procurement will follow the state's competitive bidding process.