The bid is for inmate mattresses. Bids must be received by December 16, 2025. Award will be made to the most responsive, responsible bidders meeting specifications. Vendors must be registered with the procurement division prior to submitting their bid. The contract length will be one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods. Cleaning instructions must be included. The delivery address will be the Knox County Sheriffs Office. Vendors must state the manufacturer and item number of the inmate mattress being bid. The bid will be evaluated based on price, delivery, and warranty. Questions must be submitted in writing by December 2, 2025.
The bid notice states, bidders are to state, in business days, and not a range of days.
The bid notice states, knox county utilizes two 2 methods of placing orders for products. the first is the use of purchase orders. . . the second method is the use of the knox county credit card visa.
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.
The bid notice states, award will be made to the most responsive, responsible bidders meeting specifications which presents the product or service that is in the best interest of knox county.
The bid notice states, vendors must, upon request, furnish satisfactory evidence of their ability to furnish products or services in accordance with the terms and conditions of these specifications.
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.
The bid notice states, bidder may be required to submit samples of each brand bid.
The bid notice states, prospective bidders may submit questions concerning this solicitation until december 2, 2025 @4: 30 p. m. local time.