Multi-Alarms

The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, specifically the State Fire Marshal's Office, is conducting a solicitation for a one-time procurement of multi-alarms through the "Get Alarmed, TN!" program, targeting Benton County and other areas statewide. The procurement seeks 10,000 Kidde 20Sd10 DETECT Photoelectric Smoke Alarms and 7,767 Kidde C3010 10 YR Battery Powered Electrochemical CO Alarms, with specific technical requirements including 10-Year Sealed Batteries that cannot be removed, test buttons, self-testing functionality, and end-of-life notifications. Deliverables must be packaged in contractor soft packs/boxes with 6 units per pack and delivered to the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Academy in Bell Buckle, TN by May 26, 2025, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Central Time. The bid event is open from May 22, 2025, at 8:00 AM CDT to May 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT, with bidders required to submit responses through the Edison system. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, compliance with mandatory requirements, and lowest cost, with the state reserving the right to award a single contract or multiple line-item contracts.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations, but it does emphasize compliance with diversity business enterprise participation goals and non-discrimination provisions. Respondents must demonstrate registration with the state, provide sales tax documentation, and affirm they are not debarred or suspended from government transactions. The procurement includes standard requirements for professional licensure, Department of Revenue registration, and adherence to state and federal constitutional and statutory laws regarding equal opportunity. While no specific budget range is detailed, the procurement appears to be part of a state-funded fire safety initiative providing alarms at no charge to fire departments and citizens. The state reserves the right to conduct clarifications or negotiations with respondents and may award the contract based on initial responses, with final contract execution subject to fund availability. Potential vendors must maintain current supplier portal information and be prepared to meet comprehensive insurance and legal compliance standards.