Hach Instruments

The Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) is conducting a procurement opportunity for Hach Instruments, seeking a vendor capable of providing all requested name-brand items across multiple utility service domains including electricity, fiber, natural gas, water, and wastewater. The solicitation, identified as Bid Control No. 3849A, requires vendors to submit comprehensive bids for all specified Hach Instruments by April 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT. Bidders can submit proposals electronically through www.bidnetdirect.com or via hard copy to KUB's Procurement Department located at 4505 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN. A teleconference option is available for potential vendors, with the conference number (213) 519-5893 and Conference ID 748 121 620#. The bid requires unit pricing for all items, with proposals remaining valid for 60 days after the submission date, and KUB anticipates announcing the award around April 30, 2025. All project communications should be directed to Marilee Metzger at Marilee.Metzger@kub.org, and bidders must clearly mark submission containers with the bid name, control number, due date, and time.

KUB actively encourages participation from small businesses, minority-owned, and women-owned business enterprises, implementing non-discrimination and equal opportunity standards in this procurement process. Vendors must complete a W-9 and Vendor Application prior to purchase order issuance and comply with legal certifications including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and a non-boycott certification regarding Israel. The procurement terms specify NET 30 DAYS payment from invoice approval, with pricing to include all applicable federal, state, and local fees, duties, and taxes. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed in the provided documents, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation suggests a substantial contract value covering Hach Instruments across multiple utility infrastructure segments. KUB reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will only issue purchase orders to the awarded bidder who submitted the most comprehensive and compliant proposal. New vendors must demonstrate full capability to provide all requested name-brand items to be considered for the contract.