Cellular Services, Devices, and Business Solutions - UPDATED

The state and local contract opportunity seeks qualified suppliers to provide cellular devices, voice and data services, cellular equipment, accessories, and integrated business solutions for State Agencies. The Contract will be structured to enable the State to remain technologically current to accommodate the 4G and 5G current networks and future technology developments. A primary objective of the awarded contracts is to provide, as much as possible, Cellular Services throughout the State to reduce coverage issues encountered across the State including difficult to cover State Parks and Recreational locations. The States current expenditures over the previous five-year contract period were approximately Sixty-Two Million Dollars ($62,000,000.00). Purchases of Cellular Services over the new five-year contract period are estimated to be Seventy Million Dollars ($70,000,000.00)

This RFQ seeks qualified suppliers to provide cellular devices, voice and data services, cellular equipment, accessories, and integrated business solutions for State Agencies. The contract aims to keep the State technologically current with 4G and 5G networks and future developments, with a primary objective to provide cellular services throughout the State, including difficult-to-cover State Parks and Recreational locations. The estimated contract value over a five-year period is $70 million.

This document is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by the State of Tennessee Department of General Services Central Procurement Office for Cellular Devices, Services and Business Solutions. The State is seeking qualified suppliers to provide cellular devices, voice and data services, cellular equipment, accessories, and integrated business solutions. The current expenditures over the previous five-year contract period were approximately $62 million, and the new five-year contract period is estimated to be $70 million.

DATE: AUGUST 9, 2024 RFQ # 32110-00811 IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: 1. This RFQ schedule of Events updates and confirms scheduled RFQ dates. Any event time, or date containing revised or new text is highlighted 2. RFQ Amendment Effective Date. The revisions set forth herein shall be effective upon release. All other terms and conditions of this RFQ not expressly amended herein shall remain in full force and effect. EVENT TIME (Central Time Zone) DATE (all dates are State business days) 1. Post RFQ 32110-00811 July 18, 2024 2. Disability Accommodation Request Deadline July 22, 2024 3. Pre-Response Conference 2:00 p.m. July 25, 2024 4. Notice of Intent to Respond Deadline 2:00 p.m. July 29, 2024 5. Written "Questions & Comments" Deadline 2:00 p.m. August 1, 2024 6. State response to written "Questions & Comments" August 15, 2024 7. RFQ Technical/Cost Response Deadline 2:00 p.m. August 22, 2024 8. State Notice of Qualified Respondent(s) Released September 3, 2024 9. RFQ Competitive Negotiations September 9, 2024 10. State Notice of Intent to Award Released and RFQ Files Open for Public Inspection September 13, 2024 11. End of Open File Period September 20, 2024 12. State send contract to Contractor(s) for signature September 23, 2024 13. Contractor contract signature Deadline September 27, 2024 STATE OF TENNESSEE CENTRAL PROCUREMENT OFFICE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS# 32110-00811 AMENDMENT # 1 CELLULAR SERVICES, DEVICES, AND BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

The state of Tennessee is seeking qualified suppliers to provide Cellular Devices, Voice and Data Services, Cellular Equipment, a limited Accessories offering, and Integrated Business Solutions for State Agencies. The Contract will be structured to enable the State to remain technologically current to accommodate the 4G and 5G current networks and future technology developments. A primary objective of the awarded contracts is to provide, as much as possible, Cellular Services throughout the State to reduce coverage issues encountered across the State including difficult to cover State Parks and Recreational locations.

This RFQ or any subsequent solicitation, the State seeks to buy the requested goods or services and to give ALL qualified respondents, including those that are owned by minorities, women, service-disabled veterans, persons with disabilities, and small business enterprises, the opportunity to do business with the state as contractors or subcontractors.

The State of Tennessee is seeking qualified suppliers to provide Cellular Devices, Voice and Data Services, Cellular Equipment, a limited Accessories offering, and Integrated Business Solutions for State Agencies. The contract will enable the State to remain technologically current with 4G and 5G networks and future developments. A key objective is to provide cellular services throughout the state to reduce coverage issues, including in difficult to cover State Parks and Recreational locations. The estimated contract value is $70 million over a five-year period. The procurement process includes mandatory requirements, general qualifications & experience, and technical qualifications evaluations, followed by cost proposals and potential negotiations with qualified respondents.

The State of Tennessee is seeking qualified suppliers to provide Cellular Devices, Voice and Data Services, Cellular Equipment, a limited Accessories offering, and Integrated Business Solutions for State Agencies. The Contract will be structured to enable the State to remain technologically current to accommodate the 4G and 5G current networks and future technology developments. A primary objective of the awarded contracts is to provide, as much as possible, Cellular Services throughout the State to reduce coverage issues encountered across the State including difficult to cover State Parks and Recreational locations.

The State of Tennessee has issued RFQ #32110-00811 for Cellular Devices, Services, and Business Solutions. This procurement seeks qualified suppliers to provide cellular devices, voice and data services, cellular equipment, accessories, and integrated business solutions for State Agencies. The contract will enable the State to remain technologically current with 4G and 5G networks and future developments. A primary objective is to improve cellular coverage across the state, including in difficult-to-cover areas like State Parks. The estimated value of purchases over the five-year contract period is $70 million. The RFQ process includes mandatory requirements, general qualifications, technical qualifications, and a cost proposal. Multiple amendments have been issued to update the schedule of events.

This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is issued by the State of Tennessee, Department of General Services, Central Procurement Office to seek qualified suppliers to provide Cellular Devices, Voice and Data Services, Cellular Equipment, a limited Accessories offering, and Integrated Business Solutions for State Agencies. The contract will enable the State to remain technologically current with 4G and 5G networks and future developments. A key objective is to improve cellular coverage across Tennessee, including in difficult to cover areas like State Parks. The estimated contract value is $70 million over a five-year period.

The State of Tennessee is seeking qualified suppliers to provide Cellular Devices, Voice and Data Services, Cellular Equipment, a limited Accessories offering, and Integrated Business Solutions for State Agencies. The Contract will be structured to enable the State to remain technologically current to accommodate the 4G and 5G current networks and future technology developments. A primary objective is to provide Cellular Services throughout the State to reduce coverage issues, including in difficult to cover State Parks and Recreational locations. The procurement is estimated to be worth $70 million over a five-year contract period. The RFQ process includes mandatory requirements, general qualifications and experience evaluation, and technical qualifications assessment. Respondents must meet minimum scores in each section to be considered qualified. The State reserves the right to conduct clarifications or negotiations with respondents. The procurement includes requirements for device compatibility, customer support, delivery timelines, and various service plans including unlimited voice/data, mobile broadband, and public safety options.

The Tennessee Department of General Services, Central Procurement Office has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ #32110-00811) for Cellular Devices, Services and Business Solutions. The RFQ seeks qualified suppliers to provide cellular devices, voice and data services, cellular equipment, accessories, and integrated business solutions for State Agencies. The contract aims to keep the State technologically current with 4G and 5G networks and future developments. A primary objective is to provide cellular services throughout the State, including difficult-to-cover State Parks and Recreational locations. The estimated contract value over a five-year period is $70 million. The RFQ includes detailed requirements for service plans, device delivery, customer support, network coverage, and data security. Respondents must meet specific qualifications, including having current annual revenues of at least $2.5 billion from digital cellular and data services, and experience servicing at least 3,000 cellular devices under a government contract in the past three years.