TDAP Wireline Equipment

The Tennessee Public Utility Commission (TPUC) is seeking a qualified vendor to distribute specialized telecommunications equipment and accessories for the Telecommunications Devices Access Program (TDAP) Wireline Equipment contract. The procurement aims to provide equipment for deaf, blind, speech, mobility, and hard of hearing consumers throughout Tennessee. Required equipment includes amplified phones, TTY/TDD devices, large button phones, speech amplified phones, electrolarynx devices, hands-free phones, emergency response phones, picture phones, and memory dial phones with specific amplification requirements. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-cost responsive and responsible bidder, with a three-year term from January 30, 2026, and potential extension up to 60 months total. Bid submissions are due by January 30, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. CST through the State's EDISON supplier portal, with three sample units required to be delivered by February 4, 2026, to the TPUC office in Nashville.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must be registered with the Tennessee Supplier Portal and comply with Tennessee Department of Revenue sales and use tax collection requirements. The contract requires the successful vendor to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence commercial general liability insurance, $1,000,000 workers' compensation insurance, and $1,000,000 automobile liability insurance. The vendor must provide warranty and repair services, including a minimum three-year warranty on all equipment, and offer toll-free technical support during normal business hours. While a specific contract value is not disclosed, the vendor will be responsible for providing, configuring, and distributing specialized telecommunications equipment with individualized setup services and comprehensive support for consumers with disabilities across Tennessee.