Evaluated Bid Requirements 3889.pdf

Evaluated Bid: iNet Gas Monitoring Services/Supply Agreement, #3889

I. Statement of Intent - Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) is seeking bids from Suppliers for KUB’s iNet Gas Monitoring Services/Supply Agreement bid, #3889.

KUB is seeking to enter a five-year (5) agreement for iNet Gas Monitoring Services. KUB is requesting to enter a lease agreement for its portable iNet Gas Monitoring program. This program includes management, collection and storage data from the portable gas meters used through the KUB service area.

There are eleven KUB locations that may house the portable gas meters used at KUB. These locations include:

Location 1: System Maintenance Services – Pipes Location 2: Safety & Technical Services Location 3: Overhead Construction Location 4: Kuwahee Wastewater Treatment Plant Location 5: Fourth Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Location 6: Loves Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Location 7: East Bridge Treatment Plant Location 8: Mark B. Whitaker Treatment Plant Location 9: Fleming Center Location 10: Meters Department Location 11: Water Systems Engineering A full list of Equipment per location is attached. Please provide pricing.

II. Overview of KUB – KUB is a governmental agency existing under the laws of Tennessee and an independent agency of the City of Knoxville. KUB provides electricity, gas, water, and wastewater services to more than 473,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. The KUB electric system is one of the nation’s most dependable, providing uninterruptible service 99.98% of the time.

III. Request for Bid (RFP) Schedule

RFP Issue Date June 4, 2025 Cutoff for Questions June 6, 2025 at 5pm, EDT

Bids due no later than June 12, 2025 at 2pm, EDT Award on or around June 19, 2025

IV. Evaluated Bid Requirements – A. Read the RFP in its entirety.

B. Submit a complete and detailed Bid through KUB’s online bid portal, www.BidNetDirect.com.

C. Submit all questions in writing no later than at 5pm, EDT (by email to

Parker.Pewitt@KUB.org or via www.BidNetDirect.com).

D. Bidder must acknowledge and accept the KUB’s Terms and Conditions.

E. Bidder must include Appendix I – Complete Pricing Sheet F. Bidder must include Appendix II – Contact Information G. Bidder must include Appendix III – References H. All items bid must meet KUB specifications.

I. Bidder must submit information on manufacturer specifications.

J. All line items are FOB destination (include shipping and freight charges with unit prices) K. All fees must be included in pricing L. If Bidder has never done business with KUB, attach a copy of a completed W-9

(Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification) or Social Security number for 1099 Reporting.

M. Does the Bidder qualify as a MBE (Minority Business Enterprise), WBE (Women Owned Business Enterprise), or SBE (Small Business Enterprise)? If so, provide proof from a certifying organization you are certified.

N. Supply agreement is for a period of five (5) years.

V. Evaluation Criteria – An evaluation team consisting of KUB representatives will review and independently rate each bid in the following order of importance:

A. Price B. References/Vendor Performance mailto:Parker.Pewitt@KUB.org