Knox County, Tennessee is seeking sealed bids for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair services. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on June 9, 2026. The award will be based on best value, considering initial cost and service quality. Vendors must be factory certified technicians and provide a list of employees for background checks. Emergency response time is required within two hours. Insurance requirements are detailed in Attachment B. Invoices must be original and prenumbered, with itemized details. The contract length is one year with four one-year renewal options. Vendors must guarantee the most favorable pricing. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing by May 19, 2026.
The bid must be received by 2:00 PM on June 9, 2026. The bid notice states, bids must be received by 2: 00 p. m. on june 9, 2026.
Vendors are advised that a minimum of thirty days is required to process invoices for payment. The bid notice states, vendors are advised that a minimum of thirty 30 days is required to process invoices for payment.
Contractor warrants to Knox County that all items delivered and all services rendered shall conform to the specifications, drawings, bid andor other descriptions furnished andor incorporated by reference, and will be fit for the particular purpose purchased of merchantable quality, good workmanship, and free from defects. The bid notice states, contractor warrants to knox county that all items delivered and all services rendered shall conform to the specifications, drawings, bid andor other descriptions furnished andor incorporated by reference, and will be fit for the particular purpose purchased of merchantable quality, good workmanship, and free from defects.
Award will be made to the most responsive, responsible bidders meeting specifications who presents the product or service that is in the best interest of Knox County. The bid notice states, award will be made to the most responsive, responsible bidders meeting specifications who presents the product or service that is in the best interest of knox county.
Vendors technicians shall be factory certified technicians in the maintenance andor repairs on the equipment they are servicing. The bid notice states, vendors technicians shall be factory certified technicians in the maintenance andor repairs on the equipment they are servicing.
Knox County reserves the right, in case of vendor default, to procure the articles or services from other sources and hold the defaulting vendor responsible for any excess costs occasioned thereby. The bid notice states, knox county reserves the right, in case of vendor default, to procure the articles or services from other sources and hold the defaulting vendor responsible for any excess costs occasioned thereby.
Any protest or question regarding the specifications or bidding procedures must be received in the procurement division by May 19, 2026 @4:30 p. m. local time. The bid notice states, any such protest or question regarding the specifications or bidding procedures must be received in the procurement division by may 19, 2026 @4:30 p. m. local time.