Sandbox Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states if applicable this will be awarded to the lowest, responsible and responsive bidder.

The bid notice states only those bidderssuppliers with an active mbe certification at the time the solicitation closes can submit a response

The bid notice states that delivery is a factor in the evaluation, with 20 points allocated to it.

Knox County utilizes two methods of placing orders: purchase orders and the Knox County credit card Visa. Vendors must indicate in their bid response if they will accept the Knox County credit card Visa as a form of payment.

The successful vendors shall provide the manufacturers standard warranty against equipment defects and an installation warranty, both for a minimum period of one year.

Award will be made to the most responsive, responsible bidders meeting specifications, who presents the product or service that is in the best interest of Knox County.

All bidders must be certified by the equipment manufacturer to supply and install the proposed equipment. A copy of certification shall be included with the bid.

If the vendor defaults, Knox County reserves the right to procure the articles or services from other sources and hold the defaulting vendor responsible for any excess costs occasioned thereby. Should vendor default be due to a failure to perform or because of a request for a price increase, Knox County reserves the right to remove the vendor from the countys bidders list for twentyfour 24 months.

Prospective bidders may submit questions concerning this solicitation by November 21, 2025 by 4:30 p. m. local time.

Knox County utilizes two methods of payment: purchase orders and the Knox County credit card Visa. Knox County utilizes two 2 methods of placing orders for products.

The successful vendors shall provide the manufacturers standard warranty against equipment defects and an installation warranty, both for a minimum period of one year. he successful vendors shall provide the manufacturers standard warranty against equipment defects and an installation warranty, both for a minimum period of one year.

Award will be made to the most responsive, responsible bidders meeting specifications, who presents the product or service that is in the best interest of knox county. Award will be made to the most responsive, responsible bidders meeting specifications, who presents the product or service that is in the best interest of knox county.

Bidders must be certified by the equipment manufacturer to supply and install the proposed equipment. all bidders must be certified by the equipment manufacturer to supply and install the proposed equipment.

In case of vendor default, Knox County reserves the right to procure the articles or services from other sources and hold the defaulting vendor responsible for any excess costs occasioned thereby. 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.

Any protest or question regarding the specifications or bidding procedures must be received in the procurement division by November 21, 2025 by 4:30 p. m. local time. any such protest or question regarding the specifications or bidding procedures must be received in the procurement division by november 21, 2025 by 4: 30 p. m. local time.