County Of Knox - Tn - Agency Bids & RFPs

Bidders must be licensed contractors as required by the contractors licensing act of ****, and as passed by the 89th general assembly of the state of tennessee.

A mandatory prebid meeting will be held on tuesday, september 22, 2026 at 10:00 a. m. local time.

Bidders must use the bid envelope cover sheet provided in the project manual and include their full name, address, and tennessee contractors license number.

Vendors are advised that a minimum of thirty 30 days is required to process invoices for payment when the invoicing instructions herein are followed. 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. 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.

This bid will be evaluated using the following criteria: price 100 points. this bid will be evaluated using the following criteria: price 100 points

Bidders must, upon request, furnish satisfactory evidence of their ability to furnish products or services in accordance with the terms and conditions of these specifications. bidders must, upon request, furnish satisfactory evidence of their ability to furnish products or services in accordance with the terms and conditions of these specifications.

any such protest or question regarding the specifications or bid procedures must be received in the procurement division no later than 4:30 p. m. local time on september 23, 2026. any such protest or question regarding the specifications or bid procedures must be received in the procurement division no later than 4:30 p. m. local time on september 23, 2026.

Failure to complete the bid forms may result in rejection of their bid. failure to complete the bid forms may result in rejection of their bid.

Vendors are advised that a minimum of thirty 30 days is required to process invoices for payment. vendors are advised that a minimum of thirty 30 days is required to process invoices for payment.

Warranty periods shall not commence until knox county inspects and formally accepts the goods andor services. warranty periods shall not commence until knox county inspects and formally accepts the goods andor services.

The bid will be evaluated using the following criteria: pricing 80 points capabilities and resources to perform the work 20 points. this bid will be evaluated using the following criteria: pricing 80 points capabilities and resources to perform the work 20 points

Bidders must submit to a criminal history records check at the contractors expense, conducted by the tennessee bureau of investigation and the federal bureau of investigation prior to permitting the employee to have contact with students or enter school grounds when students are present. any and all successful bidders, contractors employees, contractors subcontractors and the employees of any subcontractors must submit to a criminal history records check

Any such protest or question regarding the specifications or bidding procedures must be received in the procurement division by september 24, 2026, at 4: 30 p. m. local time. any such protest or question regarding the specifications or bidding procedures must be received in the procurement division by september 24, 2026, at 4: 30 p. m. local time.

Failure to comply with any such condition may result in the bid being non responsive and disqualified. failure to comply with any such condition may result in the bid being non responsive and disqualified.

Proposals must be received by 2:00 p. m. on September 26, 2026. proposals must be received by 2: 00 p. m. on september 26, 2026.

Payment is structured in three phases: Phase I (35%), Phase II (40%), and Phase III (25%). phase i: strategy and setup 35 payment includes but not limited to: strategy development, audience profiles, content, campaign approval.

The award will be based on best value, which includes initial cost, service quality, and other factors. award will be based on best value. best value means more than low cost.

Proposers must detail their experience with similar projects and be experienced in producing validated, evidence-based health communications. proposers must be experienced in producing validated, evidencebased health communications with a background in opioid use disorder, harm reduction, treatment access and recovery messaging.

Prospective proposers may submit questions concerning this solicitation until September 10, 2026 at 4:30 p. m. local time. prospective proposers may submit questions concerning this solicitation until september 10, 2026 at 4: 30 p. m. local time.

Failure to comply with declarative statements may result in the proposal being considered nonresponsive and disqualified. failure to comply with any such condition may result in the proposal being considered nonresponsive and disqualified.