FZ-G2 Vehicle Tablet Docking Station

The Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) is seeking a vendor to provide forty (40) vehicle docking stations specifically designed for Panasonic Toughbook FZ-G2 tablets, along with forty (40) car adapters for hardwired installations. This procurement is located in Knox County, Tennessee, and will be awarded to the vendor submitting the lowest combined price for both items. The bid requires strict adherence to the precise specifications outlined in the solicitation, with electronic submissions accepted through bidnetdirect.com or sealed hard copy proposals. Vendors are invited to participate in a teleconference with the number (213) 519-5893 and Conference ID 868 868 344#. Key dates include document issuance on August 26th, 2025, vendor questions due by September 2nd, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT, and bid submissions due on September 4th, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT. All project communications should be directed to Tanner Hawkins at Tanner.Hawkins@kub.org, with proposals to be submitted either by dropping off or mailing to KUB's Procurement Department at 4505 Middlebrook Pike or P.O. Box 59017 in Knoxville, TN.

KUB demonstrates a commitment to diverse vendor participation, explicitly encouraging small businesses, minority-owned, and women-owned business enterprises to bid on this contract. The procurement documents emphasize non-discrimination policies and compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Bid terms specify that proposals will remain valid for 60 days after the due date, with potential extensions by mutual agreement. Payment terms are NET 30 DAYS from invoice approval, and all pricing must include applicable federal, state, and local fees, duties, tariffs, and taxes. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for forty docking stations and car adapters, suggesting a moderate-scale technology procurement. Vendors will be required to provide a W-9 and complete a vendor application, particularly for new bidders to the KUB procurement process. The contract includes comprehensive legal provisions covering delivery, performance standards, and default conditions, ensuring robust protections for both the government entity and the selected vendor.