The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Morristown (TCAT Morristown) seeks quotations for seasonal lawn care services at multiple locations (Main, Airport, Surgoinsville, Greeneville campuses). Bids must be submitted in a per-event format. Mandatory requirements include passing a criminal background check and maintaining specific insurance coverage. The contract term is from 11/15/2026 to 10/15/2027, with potential extensions up to five years. Invoices are submitted monthly. Bidders must schedule a mandatory onsite evaluation.
The contractor shall submit monthly invoices, in form and substance acceptable to the institution with all of the necessary supporting documentation, prior to any payment. the contractor shall submit monthly invoices, in form and substance acceptable to the institution
The contract will be made with the lowest, responsible, qualified bidder, considering quality, conformity, suitability, cash discount, and delivery terms. a contracts and purchases will be made with the lowest, responsible, qualified bidder.
The successful bidder must pass a criminal background check acceptable to the institution. the successful bidder shall only propose for assignment to tbr, those persons who have passed a criminal background check acceptable to the institution.
If keys/access cards are lost by bidder personnel, the bidder will be assessed a **** to **** reduction per key from the invoice. in the event any keysaccess cards are lost by bidder personnel, the bidder will be assessed a **** to **** reduction per key from the invoice.
Bidders must schedule a mandatory onsite evaluation with Efferd Barrett. bidders must schedule a mandatory onsite evaluation with efferd **** or ebarrett@tcatmorristown. edu.
All questions related to this RFQ must be submitted in writing by 09/18/2026. all questions related to this rfq must be submitted in writing by **** to procurement. travel@tbr. edu.
Failure to provide required documentation or non-compliance with mandatory requirements can lead to rejection. failure of the successful bidder and tbr to agree to final contract terms will be cause for rejection of the successful bidders rfq response.
The contractor shall be compensated based on the service rates herein for units of service authorized by the institution in a total amount not to exceed the contract maximum liability established in section c. 1. the contractor shall be compensated based on the service rates herein for units of service authorized by the institution in a total amount not to exceed the contract maximum liability established in section c. 1.