NV MCCX Lift Repair

The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFx) for a five-year contract to provide comprehensive maintenance and repair services for wastewater equipment at the Morgan County Correctional Complex (MCCX) in Wartburg, Tennessee. The solicitation encompasses six distinct line items: 5 annual lift station motor/pump inspections, 20 quarterly motor pump inspections, 2,300 motor/pump repairs at regular technician time, 80 motor/pump repairs at premium technician time, 40 motor/pump repair trip charges, and 5 motor/pump repair crane rentals. Bidders must have technicians with a minimum of five years of experience in sewage pump and electrical repairs, and all technicians will be subject to background checks. The contract requires pre-approved and pre-scheduled work with the Facility Manager, with emergency response times set at four hours from notification. The bid event is open from April 7, 2025, to April 28, 2025, with all services due by May 3, 2025, and items to be shipped to the Morgan County Correctional Complex at 500 Flat Fork Road. Evaluation criteria include compliance documentation, including sales tax registration, non-debarment certification, and diversity business participation efforts.

The procurement includes provisions for diversity business participation and requires vendors to certify they are not on state procurement exclusion lists. Bidders must maintain an active Edison system profile and respond through the state's electronic procurement portal, with all pricing in US dollars. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract includes a $50,000 allocation for parts, with a pricing structure that allows for parts to be billed at vendor cost plus 15%. Contractors must provide comprehensive documentation, including service tickets, warranty information, and purchase invoices, with all repairs required to retain a minimum 30-day warranty. The state reserves the right to negotiate with respondents and may award the contract to the lowest-cost respondent meeting all requirements. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability coverage. The contract includes additional compliance requirements such as adherence to the Prison Rape Elimination Act and maintaining confidentiality of records.