WMHI Plexiglass

The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, through the Western Mental Health Institute (WMHI), is seeking bids for a one-time purchase and installation of Plexiglass wall sections at the nurse's stations on six patient units. The project involves installing 0.25-inch thick Plexiglass barriers on rounded countertops to prevent unauthorized access, with specific height requirements of 36 inches for primary counters and 49 inches for ADA sections. The successful contractor must provide all materials, equipment, tools, and labor, as well as obtain necessary permits and insurance coverage. The installation must comply with ligature-resistant standards and adhere to the facility's security and safety requirements. Respondents are encouraged to attend a pre-response site visit on April 25 or 29, 2024, and bids are due by May 15, 2024. The total estimated maximum liability for this project is $75,000, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest cost respondent meeting all requirements.

The ITB and RFB do not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no mention of an incumbent vendor or current contractor, and the procurement does not require integration with any existing infrastructure or technology. The contract will be awarded to a single vendor, and there is no indication of any funding sources or amounts beyond the total estimated maximum liability of $75,000.