The County wishes to engage in a contractual relationship with the best-qualified proposer selected through a competitive process that will work well with the County's personnel in the performance of the Services in a manner that is cost-effective and practical of which price is but one of the selection criteria. Shelby County reserves the right to modify this timeline at any time. If the due date for proposals is changed, all prospective proposers shall be notified. The dates provided after the RFP closes are approximate and the County reserves the exclusive right to modify these dates in consultation with the successful proposer. This RFP does not commit the County to award a contract, even partially. The County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals if the County determines it is in the best interest of the County to do so. The County will notify all Proposers, in writing, if the County rejects all proposals. The County reserves the right to issue addenda or amendments to this RFP. Provide all appropriate Licenses and Certifications required in the State of Tennessee to provide the goods and/or perform the Services required. Provide a copy of your current Shelby County Business License (if the business is located in Shelby County, TN). Must attest to having the ability to provide a performance bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the amount of the contract if selected for the contract. All correspondence and questions concerning the RFP are to be submitted IN WRITING to: Sonja Worthy, Buyer Sonja.worthy@shelbycountytn.gov Shelby County Government Purchasing Department 160 N. Main Street, 5th Floor Memphis, TN 38103 Questions should reference the RFP number & title, section of the RFP to which the questions pertain and all contact information for the person submitting the questions. The deadline for submitting questions will be Monday, August 26, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. (CST). All written questions submitted by the deadline indicated above will be answered and posted on the County's website at online mostly within forty-eight (48) hours. In Order to Prevent an Unfair Advantage to Any Respondent, Verbal Questions Will Not Be Answered. For MBE or WBE Vendor suggestions or Certification questions: Ms. Lopasheia Thomas or Mr. Shep Wilbun Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance 160 North Main Street, Suite 200 Memphis, Tennessee 38103 Phone: 901-222-1100 Fax: 901-222-1101 E-mail: Lopasheia.Thomas@shelbycountytn.gov Shep.Wilbun@shelbycountytn.gov Bid date notes: Under no circumstances, regardless of weather conditions, transportation delays, or any other circumstance, will this deadline be extended.
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