Panasonic Toughbook FZ-55

The Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) is seeking a vendor to provide fifteen (15) Panasonic Toughbook FZ-55 devices with Ultimate Care Protection through a competitive bid process. The procurement is specific to Knox County, Tennessee, with a bid control number 3946. Potential vendors must submit bids matching the exact specifications outlined in the solicitation, with electronic submissions preferred through bidnetdirect.com. The bid timeline is critically structured, with vendor questions due by August 29th, 2025, at 5:00 PM EDT, and the formal bid opening scheduled for September 2nd, 2025, at 10:00 AM EDT. Bidders have multiple submission options, including electronic submission, hard copy drop-off, or mail to KUB's Procurement Department in Knoxville. All bid communications should be directed to Tanner Hawkins at Tanner.Hawkins@kub.org, and submissions must be clearly marked with the bid name, control number, due date, and time. The award will be made to the single vendor offering the lowest combined price for the specified items.

KUB demonstrates a commitment to diverse vendor participation by encouraging submissions from small businesses, minority-owned businesses, and women-owned business enterprises. The procurement allows optional designations for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), and Small Business Enterprise classifications. Bid terms specify a 60-day validity period for proposals, with potential extensions possible through mutual agreement. The payment terms are NET 30 DAYS, with FOB Destination shipping and a fixed pricing structure that includes all applicable federal, state, and local fees, duties, and taxes. KUB reserves the right to reject any or all bids at its sole discretion and maintains strict compliance requirements that could result in bid rejection for vendors failing to meet specified conditions. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for fifteen devices with Ultimate Care Protection, suggesting a moderate-scale technology acquisition for the utility's operational needs.