Hach Instruments Supply Agreement

Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) is seeking a vendor to establish a five-year Supply Agreement for Hach Instruments, focusing on water analysis and monitoring equipment. The procurement requires a supplier capable of providing at least 80 percent of the items listed on a detailed pricing sheet, which includes scientific measurement instruments such as SC100 Multi-Parameter Universal Controllers, CL17sc Chlorine Analyzers, TU5300sc Low Range Laser Turbidimeters, and associated accessories. The solicitation is specifically for Knox County, Tennessee, and demands a comprehensive vendor commitment to supply high-quality water quality monitoring instrumentation. Bid responses are due on April 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT, with an anticipated notice of award around April 25, 2025, and the supply agreement scheduled to commence on or before May 1, 2025. Vendors must submit bids electronically through www.bidnetdirect.com or via hard copy, with all communications directed to Marilee Metzger at Marilee.Metzger@kub.org. Evaluation criteria appear to emphasize vendor capability, product range, and willingness to adhere to KUB's standard Supply Agreement terms.

KUB encourages participation from small businesses, with specific definitions including enterprises with fifty or fewer employees and less than $10 million in annual revenue. The procurement includes provisions for minority-owned and women-owned business enterprises, though no specific set-aside percentages are mentioned. Bidders must provide a W-9 and Vendor Application, and proposals will remain valid for 60 days after the submission date. The contract includes comprehensive insurance requirements, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Automobile Liability insurance with specified minimum coverage amounts. While the exact contract value is not specified, the five-year agreement suggests a potentially significant procurement opportunity. Payment terms are NET 30 days after invoice approval, with monthly invoicing required. The agreement includes provisions for potential price adjustments after the first twelve months, subject to KUB's written approval, and allows KUB to terminate the contract with 90 days' written notice.