Gas Cylinder Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states deliveries shall be made as set forth in detail specifications.

The bid notice states payment terms are net 30 unless otherwise agreed to by both parties.

The bid notice states he contractor shall be held to guarantee all material, apparatus, and equipment to fulfill all requirements and special guarantees set forth in the specifications.

The bid notice states he award of the contract, if it is awarded, will be to the lowest responsible bidder whose proposal complies with all the requirements prescribed.

The bid notice states only manufacturers or contractors of established reputations, or their duly authorized dealers or agent, having proper facilities for the manufacture of the materials or equipment and for servicing same, or for proper execution of the work called for in the specifications, will be considered in making the award.

The bid states that bidders must state the number of business days until cylinder collection and removal will commence after receipt of a signed purchase order or credit card order.

Knox County utilizes two methods of payment: 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 form of payment. Vendors are advised that approximately thirty 30 days is required to process invoices for payment when the invoicing instructions herein are followed.

The contractor warrants to Knox County that all items delivered and all services rendered shall conform to the specifications, drawings, bid 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.

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.

Vendors employees shall be certified in the proper handling of the cylinders they will collect and process. Certifications of employees shall be included in the bid package.

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. 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.

Vendors are strongly encouraged to visit the sites and familiarize themselves with the surroundings and the environment in which the services will be performed.

Any such protest or question regarding the specifications or bid procedures must be received in the procurement division no later than 4: 30 p. m. local time on march 10, 2026.

The bid notice states bids must be delivered by the time and to the location above. bids received after the deadline may remain unopened.

The bid notice states The county shall process and pay each invoice in accordance with the countys procedure for processing and paying accounts payable.

The bid notice states he bcmmpc reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to award the bid to someone other than the low bidder, to waive irregularities andor formalities, and to accept any bid, which in its judgment best serves the interests of the bcmmpc.