Tennessee Department of General Services
Gwendolyn S. Davis, Commissioner

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Department of General Services, State of Tennessee, does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities and is in compliance with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) 42 United States Constitution, Section 12101.

VISITING THE BUYER

The Purchasing Division encourages visits by vendors during regular working hours with purchasing agents for the purpose of imparting specialized current information concerning their products. Vendors are requested to make appointments in advance. The Purchasing Division is not open on weekends and State holidays. Visitor access to the W.R. Snodgrass Tennessee Tower is from the Seventh Avenue North entrance. Individuals with disabilities access from the Eighth Avenue North entrance.

Any individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in public meetings such as scheduled pre-bid conferences or other scheduled functions should contact the Purchasing Division to discuss any auxiliary aids or services needed to facilitate such participation. Such contact may be in person, by writing, telephonically, or otherwise, and should be made no less than ten (10) days prior to the scheduled event to allow time for the Purchasing Division to provide such aid or service.

DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED

The State of Tennessee is prohibited from contracting with any contractor or vendor who discriminates against a qualified individual or fails to comply with the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) 42 United States Constitution, Section 12101.