Narrow Road Hot Mix Hauling and Placement Services FY27 & FY28

The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Procurement Division of Knox County, Tennessee, for the provision of Narrow Road Hot Mix Hauling and Placement Services for fiscal years 2027 and 2028. The RFP outlines the terms and conditions for the bid, including: 1. **Bid Submission**: Bids must be received by May 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time, and must be sealed and marked with the company name, bid number, bid name, and bid opening date. 2. **General Terms and Conditions**: The RFP outlines various terms and conditions, including: * **Acceptance**: Vendors must hold their price firm for 90 business days from the bid opening date. * **Alternate Bids**: Alternate bids will not be accepted unless authorized by the Invitation for Bid (IFB). * **Audit Hotline**: A hotline is available to report potential fraud and waste. * **Award**: The award will be made to the most responsive and responsible bidder. 3. **Obligations, Rights, and Remedies**: The RFP outlines the obligations, rights, and remedies of the contractor and Knox County, including: * **Alterations or Amendments**: No changes can be made to the contract without prior written approval. * **Appropriation**: The contract will expire if funds are not appropriated. * **Assignment**: The contractor cannot assign or subcontract the agreement without prior written consent. 4. **Special Terms and Conditions**: The RFP outlines special terms and conditions, including: * **Intent**: The intent is to obtain a contractor to provide Narrow Road Hot Mix Hauling and Placement Services. * **Acceptance**: Payment of an invoice does not constitute acceptance of services. * **Account Set-up**: The successful vendor must set up separate accounts for Knox County departments. 5. **Evaluation Criteria**: The award will be based on a best-value evaluation, considering factors such as initial cost, service quality, and previous work history. Overall, the RFP provides detailed instructions and guidelines for vendors to submit bids for the provision of Narrow Road Hot Mix Hauling and Placement Services to Knox County.