The procurement division of Knox County, Tennessee, is seeking proposals for attended donation center collection services. Proposals must be received by January 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. Additional information requests can be directed to Brian Hubbs. Award will be made to the most responsive, responsible proposer meeting specifications. Vendors must be registered with the procurement division prior to submitting their proposal. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope and include one original and two copies, as well as an electronic copy on CD/DVD or flash drive. Any exceptions to the specifications must be indicated in the submittal. The contract length will be one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods. Vendors must comply with all applicable regulations and provide a list of employees servicing the Knox County account. Invoices must show detailed information and be submitted in triplicate. The contractor must maintain all collected materials and be responsible for any liability arising from their handling. Proposers must quote a firm fixed price for the next twelve months. The evaluation criteria include capabilities (40 points), experience (30 points), and price (30 points). Questions must be submitted by December 22, 2026, at 4:30 PM local time.
The bid notice states proposals must be received by 2: 00 p. m. local time onjanuary 8, 2026.
The bid notice states vendors are advised that a minimum of thirty 30 days is required to process invoices for payment.
The bid notice states contractor warrants to knox county that all items delivered and all services rendered shall conform to the specifications, drawings, solicitation 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 proposer meeting specifications, and who presents the product andor service that is in the best interest of knox county.
The bid notice states each proposer may be required, before the award of any contract, to show to the complete satisfaction of the procurement director that it has the necessary facilities, ability, and financial resources to furnish the service specified herein in a satisfactory manner, and the proposer may also be required to show past history and references which will enable the procurement director to be satisfied as to the proposers qualifications.
The bid notice states any such protest or question regarding the specifications or proposing procedures must be received in the procurement division by 4: 30 p. m. local time on december 22, 2026.