Knox County seeks proposals for ACT-aligned academic programming for its schools. Proposals due December 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Must be registered vendor, submit two hard copies and electronic version on flash drive. Award based on best value with criteria: approach (35), deliverables (20), experience (25), cost (20). Initial 1-year award with four 1-year renewal options. Federal grant funding applies. Criminal history checks required for staff. Questions due November 13, 2026.
Proposals must be received by 2:00 p. m. on December 3, 2026. Late proposals will neither be considered nor returned. proposals must be received by 2: 00 p. m. on december 3, 2026
Invoices may take up to 30 days to process payment. invoices may take up to thirty 30 days to process payment
Contractor warrants all items and services conform to specifications, fit for purpose, merchantable quality, and free from defects. all items delivered and all services rendered shall conform to the specifications
Best value award based on evaluation criteria: approach to scope (35 points), deliverables (20), demonstrated experience (25), proposed costs (20). knox county intends to make a best value award
Respondent must have minimum 5 years of experience and sufficient capabilities. respondent shall have a minimum of five 5 years of experience and sufficient capabilities to carry out the work contemplated
Vendor default may result in removal from bidder's list for 24 months. knox county reserves the right to remove the vendor from the countys bidders list for twentyfour 24 months
Protests or questions regarding specifications must be received by 4:30 p. m. on November 13, 2026. 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 november 13, 2026
Failure to comply with declarative statements may result in proposal being considered nonresponsive and disqualified. failure to comply with any such condition may result in the proposal being considered nonresponsive and disqualified