MCCX Lift Station Service Repair

The Tennessee Department of Correction is seeking a contractor for wastewater equipment maintenance services at Morgan County Correctional Complex (MCCX) through a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued on July 11, 2025, with responses due by August 26, 2025. The five-year contract will cover comprehensive maintenance, preventive maintenance, service, repairs, and emergency services for multiple lift stations with 13 total pumps. Key deliverables include annual inspections (5 units), quarterly inspections (20 units), regular time technician repairs (2,300 units), premium time technician repairs (80 units), trip charges (40 units), crane rentals (5 units), and parts procurement. Technicians must have a minimum of five years of experience in field troubleshooting, repair, and rebuilding of sewage pumps, with the ability to complete routine repairs within 15 working days and emergency services requiring technician arrival within four hours of notification. Bidders must be registered with the Department of Revenue, have been in business for at least one year, and demonstrate successful completion of comparable contracts for three customers within the past two years. The procurement defines regular time as 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM EST (Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays) and premium time as 2:31 PM to 6:29 AM EST, including weekends and holidays.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types are explicitly mentioned, the contract includes detailed requirements for vendor qualifications and performance standards. The procurement does not guarantee a minimum purchase amount, with the maximum liability to be specified in the final contract. Parts will be billed at vendor cost plus 15%, and all repairs must include a minimum 30-day warranty. The contract allows for potential extension up to 180 days at the state's option and provides for comprehensive insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability insurance. Bidders are strongly encouraged to conduct a site visit at the Morgan County Correctional Complex located at 500 Flat Fork Road in Wartburg, Tennessee, with contact information provided for scheduling a walkthrough. The contract will be awarded to the lowest cost responsive and responsible bidder, with the contract term set at sixty (60) months from the effective date. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the comprehensive scope of services suggests a significant investment in ongoing wastewater equipment maintenance and repair services.