Hamblen County (hereafter referred to as "County") is soliciting proposals for a Radio Frequency Identification and Detection (RFID) system in the new Hamblen County Justice Center, which is a three (3)- story building with basement in approximately 196,000 square feet. It will consist of a 621-bed jail facility, three (3)-courtrooms, clerk office, community service office, judges' office suite, and jail administration. The County's selection process will be based on qualifications and experience with similar projects, competitiveness of proposed fees, as well as any subsequent supplemental evaluation process deemed necessary by the Justice Center RFID Committee. Price may be a factor but will not determine the awarding of the bid. The bid will be awarded to the "best and lowest bidder" and not the "low bidder". The County will make the determination of which bidder is the "best and lowest bid" and not the vendor. The County reserves the right to negotiate with the successful bidder on options or changes to the bid. The County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposal submissions at its sole discretion without penalty and to not issue a contract as a result of this RFP. The County also has the right to waive any formal defects in submissions when deemed in the best interest of the County. Further, the County reserves the right to negotiate with any respondent concerning matters which the County determines require clarification or changes not in conformity with the specific requirements set forth herein. Question Deadline 07/30/2024 at 2:00 PM ET Questions regarding this RFP will be accepted via email to the Project Administrator. Questions submitted by telephone call will not be answered. Questions submitted after this deadline will not be answered. Questions and Answers will be posted to the Hamblen County Government website ONLINE under the Bids & Proposals Tab no later than 5:00p.m., on THURSDAY August 1, 2024.
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