This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Knoxville, Tennessee. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

ACCEPTANCE: Vendors shall hold their price firm and subject to acceptance by Knox County for a period of ninety (90) business days from the date of the bid opening, unless otherwise indicated in their bid. ALTERNATIVE BIDS: Knox County will not accept alternate bids (those not equal to specifications) unless authorized by the Invitation for Bid (IFB). the product or service that is in the best interest of Knox County. Knox County reserves the right to award this bid on an item-by-item basis or an all or none basis, whichever is in the best interest of the County. Knox County reserves the right to not award this bid. Award will be made in accordance with the evaluation criteria specified herein. If a multiple award is extended, Knox County reserves the right to get quotes from each awarded vendor for projects as needed. All quotes submitted must be based on pricing submitted for this IFB. Purchase Orders would be issued based on quotes submitted. Any such protest or question regarding the specifications or bid procedures must be received in the Procurement Division no later than November 14, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. local time. These requirements also apply to specifications that are ambiguous. Knox County wants requests for additional information routed to Brian Hubbs, Construction and Contract Specialist, at 865-215-5753. Additional information requests and questions may be emailed to brian.hubbs@knoxcounty.org. If you have not heard from the Buyer in a reasonable amount of time, please call for further assistance. Knox County reserves the right to waive minor informalities or technicalities when it is in the best interest of Knox County. AWARD STATUS: Knox County intends to issue a one (1) year award. Upon the mutual agreement of each vendor and Knox County, the award may be extended to four (4) additional years, one (1) year at a time. This may result in a total of five (5) years. Knox County reserves the right to purchase these items/services from other sources if the need arises. Knox County reserves the right to revoke the award if a pattern of unavailability arises with the vendor. Should Knox County desire not to renew, no reason needs to be given. SCOPE OF WORK: This work shall consist of applying Asphalt Rejuvenating agent to bituminous asphalt roadways for Knox County. The awarded Contractor(s) will provide all necessary mobilization, labor, material, equipment and traffic control to perform all application operations as requested by the Knox County Engineering and Public Works Department on an as-needed basis. The rejuvenation of surface courses will be performed by spray application of a specialized rejuvenating agent composed of petroleum oils and resins emulsified with water. All work will be performed in accordance with these specifications.