BCCX ERV Compressors

The Tennessee Department of Correction is seeking a one-time procurement of thirty-two (32) Copeland compressors for the Bledsoe County Correctional Complex (BCCX), located in Bradley County. The compressors span multiple series including ZF, ZB, and ZP units, which will be deployed across freezers, cooler rack systems, RTUs, ERVs, and air handling units in Site 1 and women's facilities. Specifically, the procurement includes three sets of six different sized compressors for freezers and cooler rack systems, and an additional set for 104 RTUs, ERVs, and air handling units, with each RTU and air handler requiring two compressors and each ERV requiring four compressors. The bid is open from September 12, 2025, to September 26, 2025, with all items scheduled for delivery on September 17, 2025, to the BCCX Warehouse. Vendors must submit questions by September 19, 2025, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest cost respondent meeting all requirements. The evaluation criteria include pricing, compliance with technical specifications, and the ability to provide goods that are new, from current manufacturer production, and commercially available as of the response opening date.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. All vendors must submit proposals through the Edison Supplier Portal and comply with requirements such as providing sales tax registration documentation, affirming non-debarment status, and certifying non-discrimination practices. The procurement specifies that compressors must include warranty coverage for the greater of the contract duration or the manufacturer's standard warranty. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the bid requires vendors to include all delivery costs in their pricing and conduct the procurement in US Dollars. The men's ERV units have a unique specification requiring supplemental natural gas burners for heating when temperatures drop below 25 degrees. The contact person for this procurement is Shannon Beach, Facilities Supervisor, who can be reached at Shannon.M.Beach@tn.gov or 423-881-6236 for additional information or clarifications.