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Jun 24, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
State of Tennessee Procurement Commission Procurement Commission Meeting Agenda
The agenda focuses on multiple consent and new business items regarding state procurement policies. Key discussion topics include updates to Artificial Intelligence (AI) use and compliance requirements, new termination for cause language in grant templates, delegated authority amendments, and prohibited advertising or marketing clauses. New business items propose changes to statewide contract terms, a new Quantum Readiness approach, updates to the Statewide Payment Card Policy and Procedures, interagency agreements for grants, and compliance with the Tennessee Procurement Protection Act. Additionally, the commission addresses IT security requirements and various certification-related items.
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The council conducted a comprehensive review and approval process for various Central Procurement Office document revisions and template updates. Key discussion topics included the implementation of new Artificial Intelligence (AI) use and compliance requirements, modifications to Statewide Contract terms, and the introduction of a new delegated authority amendment option. The council also addressed revisions to prohibited advertising and marketing clauses, updates to contract termination e-form procedures, and revised IT security requirements. Additionally, agenda items covered new provisions for quantum readiness approaches, state-sponsored insurance plan enrollment, updates to statewide payment card policies, clarifications for interagency grant agreements, and certification requirements regarding the Tennessee Procurement Protection Act.
Dec 18, 2025·Board meeting agenda packet
State of Tennessee Procurement Commission Procurement Commission Meeting
The commission reviewed several consent agenda items and new business proposals. Key topics included revisions to the Notice of Intent to Award and Protest Procedures, global ADA formatting updates, the removal of CD references from solicitations, and new optional terms for Governmental Grant templates and THDA requirements. New business items involved additions to the Procurement Procedures Manual regarding the Governor's Office of Business Initiatives and Development (GO-BID) and supplier references, updates to RFP and RFQ templates including digital submission defaults, modifications to the Subject to Funds Availability clause, updates to the Edison Grant Contract Entry process, and new contract terms for IT security and data protection.
Nov 20, 2025·Board meeting agenda packet
Advisory Council On State Procurement Meeting
The meeting included discussions on several procurement policy revisions and new business items. Key topics covered included proposals for Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, new contract terms regarding Unmanned Aircraft Systems (drones), and the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) use and compliance requirements. The council also reviewed proposals to remove diversity business enterprise references, update Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services clauses, revise ITB configurator models for refurbished goods, and include instructions regarding Fiscal Review Committee requirements. Additionally, the meeting addressed audit report forms, statewide contract clauses for authorized users, cyber liability insurance updates, and revisions to grant contract entry record reset forms.
