Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) is soliciting bids for a Supply Agreement for Elastimold MVI Cable Parts, identified as Bid No. 3848, covering the Knox County, Tennessee jurisdiction. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide cable parts on an as-needed basis, with the successful bidder required to maintain adequate inventory and ensure prompt order fulfillment. The supply agreement will span from 2025 to 2030, with KUB reserving the right to terminate with 90 days' written notice. Bids are due on April 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with an anticipated Notice of Award and Purchase Order to be issued on or about April 16, 2025. Bidders must submit comprehensive pricing that includes all costs, shipping, fees, and overhead, with FOB Destination terms. Evaluation will focus on complete bid package submissions, pricing, and vendor compliance with specified terms. Potential bidders can participate in a teleconference using dial-in number 213-519-5893 and Conference ID 749 611 069#. KUB encourages participation from small businesses, minority-owned, and women-owned business enterprises, offering optional self-identification for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), and Small Business Enterprise categories. Vendors must provide a W-9 and Vendor Application, comply with nondiscrimination provisions, and certify they are not engaged in a boycott of Israel. The bid terms require vendors to meet specific qualifications, including maintaining Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Automobile Liability insurance, with KUB listed as an additional insured. Pricing will be firm for the first 12 months, with potential subsequent price changes requiring 30-day written approval from KUB. Bids will remain valid for 60 days after the due date, and KUB reserves the right to reject any or all bids at its sole discretion. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the supply agreement suggests an ongoing procurement relationship for cable parts over a five-year period.
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Bid_Terms_and_Conditions_2.1.23.pdf | 97KB | 4/8/25 | ||
3848 Sample Supply Agreement 2.1.23.docx | 36KB | Document | 4/8/25 | |
3848_Invitation Letter.pdf | 223KB | 4/8/25 |