Procurement Division of Knox County, Tennessee seeks sealed bids for stage rentals for Knox County Schools graduations. Bids must be received by 2:00 p. m. on October 22, 2026. The award will be made to the most responsive, responsible bidder presenting the best interest of Knox County. Bidders must hold their price firm for ninety (90) business days. The contract term is intended for six months with options to renew up to five years. All destination and delivery charges must be included in the price.
Bids must be received by 2:00 p. m. on October 22, 2026. bids must be received by 2: 00 p. m. on october 22, 2026.
A minimum of thirty (30) calendar days is required to process invoices for payment. vendors are advised that a minimum of thirty 30 calendar days is required to process invoices for payment.
Warranty periods shall not commence until Knox County inspects and formally accepts the goods and/or services. warranty periods shall not commence until knox county inspects and formally accepts the goods andor services.
The bid will be evaluated using the following criteria: price 55 points references 10 points business capabilities 35 points. this bid will be evaluated using the following criteria: price 55 points references 10 points business capabilities 35 points
Vendors must furnish satisfactory evidence of their ability to furnish products or services upon request. 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.
Knox County reserves the right to remove the vendor from the county's bidders list for twenty-four (24) months in case of vendor default due to failure to perform or price increase request. 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.
Any protest or question regarding the specifications or bidding procedures must be received before October 2, 2026, at 4:30 p. m. local Eastern time. any such protest or question regarding the specifications or bidding procedures must be received in the procurement division before october 2, 2026 at 4: 30 p. m. local eastern time.
Failure to comply with any declarative statement may result in the bid being non-responsive and disqualified. failure to comply with any such condition may result in the bid being non responsive and disqualified.
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