Description
The State of Tennessee is seeking a qualified vendor to provide a five‑year supply of packaged non‑alcoholic beverages—including carbonated soft drinks, diet variants, sports drinks, bottled water, and juices—to the Western Mental Health Institute (WMHI). The contract totals up to $299,480 and requires regular deliveries (2‑4 times per month) with drop‑off pallet service only. Bidders must be registered on the Tennessee Edison Supplier Portal, submit case‑price quotations for each product line, and provide required certifications, tax registration proof, and a Certificate of Insurance. No mandatory pricing ceiling is set; the award will be based on lowest responsive bid.
• 10 beverage line items with specific case quantities (e.g., 1,600 cases of regular cola, 3,000 cases of water).
• Delivery schedule: minimum twice per month, maximum once per week, to WMHI dock in Bolivar, TN.
• Mandatory compliance documents: debarment statements, Iran Divestment Act certification, tax registration, COI, and optional brand/model information.
• Bid submission via Tennessee Edison Supplier Portal by February 4 2026, with questions due by January 12 2026.