The City of Knoxville is seeking bids for a new, unused, turnkey mobile air system and light trailer for the Fire Department. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2026. Bids are due by June 18, 2026. The system must be capable of filling SCBA cylinders, supplying respirator air, and providing area lighting and electrical power. The trailer must be highway-rated, enclosed, and equipped with specific components including a diesel compressor, air storage, fill station, CO monitor, hose reels, generator, and storage cabinets. Bidders must be authorized dealers with at least 10 years of experience and provide references. A factory warranty of at least two years is required. Delivery is to **** Loraine Street, Knoxville, TN ****, with onsite training provided. Bids can be submitted electronically or by hard copy.
Bids are due by June 18, 2026, at 11:00:00 a. m. Eastern Time. Delivery of the finished trailer and systems will be to **** Loraine Street, Knoxville, TN ****.
Payment for completed services delivered to and accepted by the city shall be at the contract price.
A factory warranty of at least two full years shall be provided covering workmanship, equipment, and labor. All warranty work shall be performed within a reasonable time frame by an authorized dealer.
The contract will be awarded as soon as practicable after the bid opening. The city reserves the right to evaluate bids by various criteria and accept any bid which, in its opinion, may be for the best interest of the city.
Bidders shall be an authorized dealer of the brand being bid for at least ten years and shall provide a list of several similar, recent projects with their bid. Bidders must also be registered with the City of Knoxville's online vendor registration system.
The document mentions remedies for breach of contract, including money damages, specific performance, and injunctions. It also states that failure to comply with conditions may result in disqualification.
A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on June 3, 2026, at 11:00 a. m. Eastern Time at 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN, ****.
Requests for interpretation or clarification must be received at least five business days prior to the bid opening date.
Bids may be deemed nonresponsive if the minimum specifications table is not completed and submitted. Unauthorized contact with city representatives after solicitation posting may cause disqualification.