Universities Government Bids & RFPs

The response deadline for this bid is May 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT.

The university is governed by the Tennessee Prompt Pay Act of **** which allows 45 days for payment of invoice. It is common practice to pay all legitimate charges within a thirty 30 day period from receipt of undisputed invoice. A prompt payment discount will be considered in the award process when given for 30 days, e. g. , 1% net 30.

All repair workmanship shall be warranted for a minimum of ninety days from return from MTSU. Manufacturers warranties for replacement parts shall be passed through MTSU.

An award for this bid shall be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for all items considering: ability to perform, conformity to specifications, product/service price, bid submittals, evaluation criteria, vendors qualifications, and willingness to accept a university purchase order.

The company must have been in business for three years providing commodity or service in the repair/replacement of motors/pumps industry. Corporations must be duly authorized to do business and be in good standing under the laws of the state of Tennessee. All proposers must have all licenses, permits, and certificates required by federal and state laws.

The institution may terminate the agreement for nonperformance, as determined by the institution for causes including, but not limited to: failure to provide satisfactory quality of service, failure to maintain adequate personnel, any substantial change in ownership or proprietorship of the contractor, failure to comply with the terms of the agreement, filing for bankruptcy, or making a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors.

The deadline to submit questions is May 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT.

The bid notice states that all work must be completed between May 15th and July 31st.

The bid notice allows for several payment term options, including Net 30, Net 15, and Net 10, with options for 2/10 and 5/15 discounts.

The bid notice requires a warranty of at least 1 year for parts and labor, and asks for details on any warranty included beyond the first year.

The evaluation of this RFPRFQ may be based upon, but not limited to: total cost for Iowa State University, ability to meet required specification, ability to meet preferred specifications, ease of use, visual appeal, warranty, quality of references and/or past experience, and exceptions taken to RFP terms and conditions.

The bid notice requires contractors to submit a detailed proposal that matches their bid and to provide warranty information. It also strongly recommends providing references.

The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for the championship rings.

The bid notice does not specify the payment terms.

The bid notice does not specify the warranty terms.

The bid notice states that the awarded vendor has been identified as the sole provider capable of meeting the university's operational and technical requirements.

The bid notice does not explicitly state qualification criteria for vendors, but it does mention that the awarded vendor is the sole provider capable of meeting specific requirements.

The bid notice does not mention any penalties.

The bid notice does not mention a site visit.

The bid notice does not mention sample submission.

The bid notice states that all challenges must be filed within five business days of the publication of this event.

The bid notice does not specify the estimated value of the procurement.