iNet Gas Monitoring Equipment Service/Supply Agreement

The Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) is seeking a service and supply agreement for iNet gas monitoring equipment, with bids due on June 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. The five-year contract will cover leasing portable gas monitoring equipment across eleven different KUB locations, including system maintenance services, safety and technical services, and wastewater treatment plants. The procurement involves supplying various gas monitors such as Ventis MX4 and MX6 iBrid Multi-Gas Monitors, with quantities ranging from 1-19 units per location, along with associated accessories like cloud-connected docking stations, regulators, and chargers. Bid evaluation will primarily focus on pricing and vendor references, with additional consideration given to the vendor's performance history. Vendors must submit comprehensive pricing sheets through www.BidNetDirect.com, including all fees, shipping costs, and delivery expenses, with equipment to be delivered FOB destination. The anticipated contract award is scheduled for June 19, 2025, with a contract period extending from 2025 to 2030. Interested vendors must provide detailed manufacturer specifications and comply with all KUB bid requirements.

KUB encourages participation from small businesses, minority-owned, and women-owned business enterprises, potentially providing additional consideration for vendors with such certifications. The utility serves over 473,000 customers in Knoxville and seven surrounding counties and reserves the right to enter into agreements with multiple contractors. Vendors must meet specific qualification requirements, including providing a W-9, completing a vendor application, and potentially qualifying as a Small Business Enterprise with fifty or fewer employees and less than $10 million in annual revenue. The contract includes comprehensive insurance requirements, with coverage limits ranging from $500,000 to $1,000,000 for various liability categories. Pricing will be subject to annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index-Urban (CPI-U), with any price changes requiring 30-day advance written approval from KUB. The agreement allows for work assignments under $50,000 to be issued as Request for Quotes, while larger projects may require separate bidding. KUB maintains the right to terminate the contract without cause with 90 days' notice, providing flexibility in the procurement process.