Cummins Portable Generators

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The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) is seeking to procure four (4) Cummins C100D2RE, 100kW, towable, diesel portable generators and trailers for the Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN). The generators must be complete, operable, and tested, with sound attenuation and self-contained fuel systems. The supplier must be an authorized Cummins dealer and provide documentation, factory test results, operators manual, training, and a minimum three-year warranty. The procurement is a one-time purchase with a maximum liability anticipated to exceed $250,000. The contract term is for 36 months starting July 1, 2024, with a possible 180-day extension. Responses are due by June 13, 2024, at 16:01:00 CDT and must be submitted through the state's Edison eProcurement system. Bids will be evaluated based on responsiveness to the state's requirements and lowest cost.

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The procurement documents do not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are also no details provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The documents do not indicate any specific funding sources or budget ranges for the contract. Bidders must be registered with the Tennessee Department of Revenue for sales and use tax purposes, and any subcontractors must be approved by the Central Procurement Office.