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.AWARD: Award will be made to the most responsive, responsible bidder(s) meeting specifications, who presents 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, an all or none basis, or by multiple award, 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. PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND: The successful vendor(s) shall be required to execute a performance and payment bond in the amount of $1,000,000.00 upon execution of the written Contract. This bond shall be in full force until June 30, 2026, at which time the executed Contract will expire. Contractor's costs associated for the Performance and Payment Bond must be included in their cost per ton or item, as specified. 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. Any such protest or question regarding the specifications or bid procedures must be received in the Procurement Division no later than May 7, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. local time. These requirements also apply to specifications that are ambiguous. 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; the inclusive dates will be July 01, 2025 through June 30, 2026. 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.