Description
The State of Tennessee’s Department of General Services is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive laboratory move‑management services for the Tennessee Department of Health’s new public‑health laboratory in Nashville. The contractor will develop and execute a full relocation plan, coordinate all vendors, handle temperature‑sensitive equipment, hazardous chemicals, and live animal transport, obtain required permits, and ensure zero operational downtime. The effort includes pre‑move surveys, route assessments, installation, recertification, and a final quality‑control “punch‑list” sign‑off.
• Manage planning, logistics, and execution of moving laboratory fixtures, equipment, samples, and supplies for a 180,000‑sq‑ft BSL‑3 laboratory.
• Provide continuous temperature monitoring, DOT hazardous‑material permitting, and safe transport of up to 100 live mice.
• Serve as the single point of contact for State agencies (STREAM, TDH), oversee vendor coordination, and deliver a documented quality‑control plan and final close‑out report.
• Must meet federal and state accreditation requirements (CLIA, A2LA, EPA) and maintain required insurance and compliance certifications.
• Contract term is 12 months with one optional 12‑month renewal (maximum 24 months), capped at a $3 million liability ceiling.