BCCX Generator

The Tennessee Department of Correction is seeking a five-year contract for comprehensive generator maintenance services at the Bledsoe Correctional Complex (BCCX) located in Pikeville, Tennessee. The procurement covers preventive maintenance, emergency service, and repairs for multiple generators, including nine Caterpillar generators and additional units from manufacturers like Kohler, Generac, Cummins, and Marathon. Required services include quarterly and annual inspections, system checks, visual assessments, and maintenance of cooling, fuel, electrical, and control systems. Technicians must have a minimum of five years of experience and pass background checks. The bid event opens on April 9, 2025, at 08:00:00 CDT and closes on April 28, 2025, at 14:00:00 CDT, with a site visit encouraged but not mandatory. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest cost respondent meeting all specified requirements, with 18 distinct line items covering various generator models, maintenance activities, and service rates.

The contract appears to be open to registered Tennessee vendors with appropriate insurance documentation. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, bidders must complete compliance forms related to diversity business participation. The contract includes provisions for 350 hours of technician regular rate services and 80 hours of premium rate services, with parts to be billed at contractor cost plus 15%. Emergency service response is required within four hours, with 24/7 availability mandatory. Though a specific total contract value is not detailed, an additional $30,000 will be added to the maximum liability for parts. Contractors must provide comprehensive documentation including detailed service reports, sign-in/sign-out logs, parts invoices, and warranty documentation. The facility reserves the right to verify market prices and requires prior written approval for all repairs and part replacements.