Cocke County Bids, TN

Proposals must be received by June 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.

HCDE payment terms are net 30 after receipt/inspection of merchandise and receipt of invoice, unless otherwise stated in the contract documents. The district does not permit late fees on invoices.

The vendor warrants that all items delivered and services rendered shall conform to specifications and be fit for the particular purpose purchased, of merchantable quality, good workmanship, and free from defects. The vendor extends all warranties allowed under the UCC.

Awards will be made to the most responsive, responsible proposers meeting specifications, whose proposal will be most advantageous to the district, with price and other factors considered.

Proposers must possess all local, state, and federal licenses, certifications, and registrations required to perform the services and must not have been debarred, suspended, or otherwise determined ineligible to do business by any federal, state, or local government entity.

Failure to comply with specifications may result in removal from the proposer list for at least six months. Late proposals will be considered nonresponsive. Failure to provide regular products at a 90% fill rate will constitute a breach of contract.

Presentations, interviews, demonstrations, and/or site visits may be required as part of the evaluation process. Providers will receive adequate notification to prepare.

Samples of articles, when required, shall be furnished free of cost and may be retained for future comparison. Vendors may be asked to provide enough servings to fulfill a tasting test conducted by the school nutrition program.

Any protest or question regarding the specifications or procedures must be received in the procurement department not less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the time set for proposal opening.

Unauthorized contact with HCDE representatives after the proposal receipt deadline may cause disqualification. Failure to follow packaging instructions will result in the proposal being deemed nonresponsive.

After notice to proceed is received, contractor will begin work within fourteen 14 days and complete the project on or before 90 calendar days.

Bids will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, taking into consideration the qualities of the articles to be supplied, their conformity with specifications and their suitability to the requirements of anderson county and the delivery terms.

Each bidder shall present in writing with his bid a resume of evidence satisfactory to the owner showing that he has the necessary capitol, credit line, material, equipment, and facilities to perform the work covered by the proposed contract.

We further agree to pay liquidated damages to the owner in the sum of two hundred fifty dollars **** for each consecutive calendar day of delay, as provided in the revisions to general conditions.

A nonmandatory prebid meeting will be held on site at 2pm on june 9, 2026. Bidders must visit the site of work and examine the plans, specifications, and form of proposal.

No protest will be accepted, except those protests made in writing and received within 10 ten calendar days of the bid award.

Any contact initiated by any vendor with any anderson county representative, other than the purchasing department, concerning this invitation for bid is prohibited and agreements made thereto will not be considered binding on anderson county. Any such unauthorized contact may cause the disqualification of the bidder from this procurement transaction.

The contract period is effective from July 1st, 2026, through June 30th, 2027. Delivery prices per truck must be quoted, and pipe must meet T. D. O. T. requirements.

Payment terms are net 30 days following receipt of the material or service and a correct invoice, unless otherwise stated.

All items shall be guaranteed for a minimum period of one year against defects in material and workmanship, unless otherwise specified.

An award, if made, shall be to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder or best solicitation meeting quality and performance standards as described in the solicitation documents and whose bid is determined to be in the best interest of the county.

Vendors must submit bids on the provided form, which must be completed, notarized, signed, and returned with the bid. Failure to comply with prerequisites may result in disqualification.

Default in promised delivery and failure to comply with specifications authorizes the county to purchase supplies elsewhere and charge the difference to the defaulting vendor.

If information, specifications, data sheets, analysis, drawings, etc. , or product samples are requested in this term contract proposal, the responding vendor must enclose/supply the same. Failure to comply will be cause to disqualify the vendor from award consideration.

Any protest to a bid award by Sullivan County shall be submitted in writing to the purchasing agent not later than seven calendar days from the date of the county's award decision.

Failure to comply with the ITB prerequisite, late responses, failure to complete forms, unauthorized contact, failure to comply with sample requests, or obvious mistakes without proper disclosure may result in disqualification.

The bid will be received until 2:00 p. m. , EST on June 16, 2026, at which time it will be publicly opened.

Unit prices for goods/services shall be quoted net 30 days.

All items shall be guaranteed for a minimum period of one 1 year against defects in material and workmanship, unless otherwise specified.

An award, if made, shall be to the lowest responsible, responsive bidders or best solicitation meeting quality and performance standards.

Default in promised delivery and failure to comply with specifications authorizes the county to purchase supplies elsewhere and charge the difference to the defaulting vendor.

Any protest to a bid award by Sullivan County shall be submitted in writing to the purchasing agent with a copy to the Sullivan County Mayor and delivered not later than seven 7 calendar days from the date of the county's award decision.

Any unauthorized contact with county representatives concerning this proposal may cause the disqualification of the proposer from this purchasing transaction.

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

For all products bid (hardware, software, services & maintenance) the vendor must be an authorized distributor or reseller of the requested product manufacturer. for all products bid ( hardware, software, services & maintenance) the vendor must be an authorized distributor or reseller of the requested product manufacturer.

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