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TN20260025 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Tennessee • Cannon, Cheatham, Dickson +7
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Contractor Licensure Examination Development and Administration- UPDATED
Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: tn_cpo__RFP 33501-267602
Department • Tennessee Department of General ServicesAgency • Central Procurement OfficeState • TNPosted • —Due • No due date postedBid range • $316,256 - $374,822
Contract snapshot
Federal opportunity from Central Procurement Office • Tennessee Department of General Services. Place of performance: TN.
- Source
- Open on official portal →
- Solicitation
- tn_cpo__RFP 33501-267602
- Performance
- TN
- Response
- No due date posted
Live POP
Place of performance
TN
Contracting office
Not listed
Point of Contact
Not available
Agency & Office
Department
Tennessee Department of General Services
Agency
Central Procurement Office
Subagency
Central Procurement Office
Office
Not available
Contracting Office Address
Not available
Applicable wage determinations
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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
TN20260025 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Tennessee • Cannon, Cheatham, Dickson +7
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Base $10.25Fringe $0.00
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Base $17.50Fringe $0.00
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Base $13.17Fringe $0.00
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Davis-Baconstate match
TN20260172 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Tennessee • Perry, Wayne
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Base $36.25Fringe $13.40
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Base $33.23Fringe $13.40
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Base $33.23Fringe $13.40
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Davis-Baconstate match
TN20260133 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Tennessee • Polk
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Base $35.35Fringe $14.63
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Base $30.44Fringe $13.40
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Base $33.23Fringe $13.40
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Davis-Baconstate match
TN20260008 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Tennessee • Bledsoe, Grundy, Meigs +3
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Base $11.41Fringe $0.00
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Base $12.66Fringe $0.00
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Base $10.34Fringe $0.00
+7 more occupation rates in this WD
Description
Contractor Licensure Examination Development and Administration- UPDATED
Advisory bid range
Pricing and bid posture
$316,256 - $374,822
Contractor-side estimate from visible notice metadata, NAICS/PSC, contract type, schedule hints, and BidPulsar workpaper assumptions. Not an IGCE, incumbent price, award value, or government budget.
Floor
$316,256
Target
$334,663
Premium
$374,822
Labor
$167,120
Direct
$15,500
Burden
$112,136
Fee + reserve
$39,442
Target $334,663Hybrid workpaper with explicit assumptions4 modeled rows
This advisory bid range is visible page text for contractors and search engines: it summarizes the modeled floor, target, and premium bid posture for this solicitation.
Market snapshot
Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).
12-month awarded value
$3,515,334,796
Sector total $3,515,334,796 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$350,000
P10–P90
$32,216–$3,347,126
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($3,515,334,796)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
Use as a pricing centerline.
Live signal is computed from awarded notices already observed in the system.
Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.
Files
Files size/type shown when available.
BidPulsar Analysis
A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.
Updated: Mar 04, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The State of Tennessee's Department of Commerce and Insurance has issued RFP # 33501-267602 for the development and administration of contractor licensure examinations. This initiative aims to procure services for an estimated 36,481 examinations across three license categories: Contractors, Limited License Electricians, and Limited License Plumbers. Interested bidders must comply with the detailed proposal requirements outlined in the RFP, with a submission deadline not specified.
Contractor examinationsLicensure administrationProposal requirementsNondiscrimination complianceTennessee Department of Commerce
What the buyer is trying to do
The State seeks to procure a contractor for the development and maintenance of examinations and to provide administration services for Contractor Licensure and Limited License examinations, ensuring fair and competitive pricing.
Who should pursue this
- Companies experienced in examination development and administration
- Firms with knowledge of the licensing process for contractors in Tennessee
- Organizations with a proven track record of nondiscrimination compliance in contracts
Work breakdown
- Review RFP Sections 1-5 to understand requirements
- Prepare Response Statement of Certifications & Assurances
- Draft Technical Response based on Evaluation Guide
- Develop Cost Proposal as per Scoring Guide
- Gather references using Reference Questionnaire
Response package checklist
- Response Statement of Certifications & Assurances
- Technical Response
- Cost Proposal
- Reference Questionnaire
- Score Summary Matrix
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Must comply with nondiscrimination laws
- Assurance of no exclusion based on handicap or disability
- Documented proof of nondiscrimination practices required upon request
Pricing strategy
- Competitive pricing based on expected administration of 36,481 exams
- Consider tiered pricing for different licenses
- Research market rates for similar examination services
Teaming and subs
- Partner with local educational institutions for expertise in exam content
- Engage with diverse vendors to strengthen nondiscrimination compliance
- Collaborate with tech firms for digital exam administration solutions
Risks and watchouts
- Potential disqualification due to unauthorized communication
- The need to verify provided data before response submittal
- Delays in response communication affecting bid submission
Smart questions to ask
- What is the estimated budget range for this contract?
- Can we obtain clarification on evaluation criteria?
- Is there flexibility in submission deadlines, if needed?
Source coverage notes
Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.
- Specific response deadline not provided
- Dates for the RFP schedule of events missing
- Details on contract term duration not specified
- Evaluation criteria specifics remain unclear
- Further information on performance metrics required
- No clear contact point for clarification questions
- Information on potential subcontracting restrictions missing
- Risks associated with performance metrics not detailed
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