NWCX Electrical Panel Replacement - UPDATED

The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) is soliciting bids for a one-time electrical panel replacement project at the Northwest Correctional Complex (NWCX) located in Tiptonville, Tennessee. This Invitation to Bid (ITB) seeks a single licensed general contractor to furnish and install all materials, labor, and equipment necessary to replace a 600-amp electrical panelboard in the facility's kitchen. The scope of work includes installing approximately 220 linear feet of new 350 MCM feeder wire and associated conduit from the existing 2,000-amp panel in the Laundry Room, removing the damaged existing panel and components, installing a custom-fabricated 600-amp panelboard assembly with all required internal components, reconnecting existing branch circuits, and conducting a final inspection with the Facility Manager present. All work must comply with National Electrical Code (NEC) standards, NFPA 70, and NFPA 101, with all terminations torqued according to manufacturer specifications. Qualified bidders must be licensed general contractors in Tennessee with prior experience installing electrical panels, hold current Department of Revenue registration, and provide references. Contractors must also be certified installers by the manufacturer or provide written manufacturer certification. All work must be completed Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. CST, excluding state holidays, with installation due by May 6, 2026. The solicitation opened April 7, 2026, with a bid closing date of May 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT; written questions and comments must be submitted by April 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. Bidders are strongly encouraged to conduct a pre-bid site visit to examine conditions and take measurements, as the state will not make allowances for errors resulting from failure to conduct such visits. Bids must be submitted through the Tennessee Edison Supplier Portal.

The procurement does not specify any set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed. Respondents must comply with the Iran Divestment Act, certify they are not debarred or suspended from federal or state transactions, and affirm non-discrimination policies. All contractor personnel are subject to background checks through the National Crime Information Center prior to facility access, with a minimum seven-day processing period required. Bidders must include all freight charges (F.O.B. destination) in their pricing, along with costs for specialized equipment and tools. The state maintains strict security policies at the facility and will conduct searches of all persons, tools, materials, and equipment upon entry and exit. Award will be made on a single award basis to the lowest cost responsive and responsible bidder whose response meets all stated requirements. The contractor must provide a one-year warranty on parts and labor for defects in material or workmanship, with manufacturer warranties transferred to the state upon installation, and emergency customer support must be available within two hours by phone and on-site within forty-eight hours during the warranty period. Specific budget or award values are not disclosed in the solicitation documents.