Cocke County Bids, TN

Proposals must be uploaded by 11:00 a. m. on December 1, 2026. upload responses by 11: 00 a. m. on december 1, 2026

Evaluation based on cost (40 points), business capabilities (55 points), and references (5 points). cost 40 business capabilities 55 references 5 total 100

Proposers must be responsive and responsible, with financial and technical ability. responsible means a business with financial and technical ability to fulfill the requirements

Repeated failure to meet estimated start or completion dates may result in contract termination. repeated failure to meet estimated start andor completion dates shall result in termination of the contract

Questions must be posted by 8:00 p. m. on November 27, 2026. deadline: 8: 00 p. m. november 27, 2026

Unauthorized contact with KCDC representatives can disqualify the proposer. such contact can disqualify the proposer from the solicitation process

Proposals must be received prior to the designated time for opening. Proposals must be received in the purchasing department prior to the designated time for opening.

Payment terms are net 30 after receipt and inspection. HCS payment terms are net 30 after receiptinspection of merchandise and receipt of invoice unless otherwise stated in the contract documents.

Vendor warrants all items and services conform to specifications and are free from defects. Vendor warrants to hcs that all items delivered and all services rendered shall conform to the specifications. . . and will be fit for the particular purpose purchased, of merchantable quality, good workmanship, and free from defects.

Award based on best value. Award will be made to the most responsive, responsible bidders meeting specifications, who presents the product of service that is in the best interest of hcs.

Vendor must maintain a current SOC 2 Type II report with unqualified opinion. The vendor must maintain a current soc 2 type ii report with an unqualified opinion applicable to the systems and services that will be used to provide the district photography services.

Failure to deliver may result in removal from bidder list. Failure to supply needed material andor services will result in removal of your firm from our list of bidders for at least six 6 months.

Samples may be required upon request. Samples to be submitted by the bidder upon request.

Protests must be submitted before noon ET of the 2nd working day following public recommendation of award. Any protest must be submitted in writing and be in the possession of the procurement department before noon et of the 2nd working day following the public recommendation of contract award.

Late bids are nonresponsive. Proposals received after the designated time of opening will be considered late and shall be considered nonresponsive.

Delivery time is of the essence. time of delivery at kubs designated receiving facility is of the essence with respect to this p. o.

Payment is net 30 days. payment terms will be net 30 days from the date of approval by kub of vendors invoice.

New bidders must provide W9 and vendor application. new bidders will be required to provide a completed w9 and vendor application prior to issuance of purchase order.

Failure to comply may result in rejection. failure to comply with any of the bid terms and conditions may result in a bid rejection.

Payment terms will be net 30 days from the date of approval by KUB of vendor's invoice. payment terms will be net 30 days from the date of approval by kub of vendors invoice.

New bidders must provide a completed W9 and vendor application prior to purchase order issuance. new bidders will be required to provide a completed w9 and vendor application prior to issuance of purchase order.

Failure to comply with bid terms may result in bid rejection. failure to comply with any of the bid terms and conditions may result in a bid rejection.