Description
The State of Tennessee Department of General Services is seeking bids for four custom‑specification inmate‑security transport vehicles (ISTVs). The buses must be built on a Cummins‑engine, Allison‑transmission platform, meet a detailed list of safety, security, and equipment requirements, and be delivered to a Nashville surplus‑property warehouse. Vendors must be authorized Cummins and Allison dealers, maintain a service facility within 300 mi of Nashville, and provide tax registration, dealer authorizations, and a list of OEM service centers. The procurement is a one‑time, firm‑price purchase; bids are submitted electronically via the Edison Supplier Portal; the bid window runs from May 1 2026 to June 18 2026, with delivery required within one year of a purchase order.
• Quantity: 4 fully‑equipped inmate‑transport buses (ISTVs).
• Technical specs: Cummins X12 ≥410 hp engine, Allison B500‑5000 series transmission, 150‑gal aluminum fuel tank, dual 250‑amp alternators, seamless liquid‑applied flooring, 11 interior cameras, heated front/rear windshields, tag‑axle with kneeling, and extensive security‑guard stations.
• Vendor eligibility: Must be an authorized Allison dealer, provide proof of Tennessee tax registration, carry specified insurance coverages, and certify no debarment or recent convictions.
• Delivery: To 6500 Centennial Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209, between 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. daily, within 12 months of PO issuance.
• Submission: Electronic only via <http://www.edison.tn.gov>, with required attachments (tax registration, dealer authorization, service‑center list).