MCCX Kettles

The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) is seeking to procure five (5) Cleveland Stationary Gas Kettles, Model KGL100, for the Morgan County Correctional Complex (MCCX) located in Wartburg, TN. These 100-gallon gas kettles are critical for inmate meal preparation, replacing existing equipment that has exceeded its useful lifespan. Each kettle must include specific technical specifications, such as a 2/3 steam jacket, self-contained design, electronic ignition, 316 series stainless steel interior, and a complete correctional security package. The solicitation requires a one-time purchase with no contract term or renewal options, and bidders must provide both the equipment and installation services. Interested vendors must register through the Edison Supplier Portal and maintain current profile information. The bid opening period runs from November 19, 2024, at 8:00 AM CST to November 26, 2024, at 2:00 PM CST, with a required delivery date of December 1, 2024. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible respondent offering the lowest cost, with pricing to be F.O.B. destination and inclusive of all applicable taxes, fees, and associated costs.

The state encourages diversity business participation through the Governor's Office of Diversity Business Enterprise, specifically seeking involvement from minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, disabled-owned, and small business enterprises. Bidders must submit documentation demonstrating their efforts toward diversity business participation and provide proof of registration with the Tennessee Department of Revenue for sales and use tax. While no specific set-aside percentages are mentioned, vendors must complete a Diversity Utilization Plan as part of their submission. The solicitation does not identify an incumbent vendor or specify a precise budget range. Each kettle must meet exact specifications with no brand substitutions permitted, and the successful contractor will be responsible for installation at the facility located at 500 Flat Fork Road, Wartburg, TN 37887. The equipment comes with a standard 1-year parts and labor warranty, and performance start-up services are available upon request after installation. The state remains tax-exempt from local, state, and federal excise taxes, and all bidders must comply with non-discrimination requirements and prohibitions on illegal immigrant labor.