Commercial Grade HVAC Installation and Repair

The provided text is a Request for Proposal (RFP) document from the Procurement Division of Knox County, Tennessee. The RFP is for Commercial Grade HVAC Installation and Repair Services. Here's a summary of the key points: **Bid Submission:** * Bids must be received by 2:00 p.m. on July 30, 2026. * Late bids will not be considered. * Bids must be delivered to the Procurement Division office, and the envelope must show the company name, bid number, bid name, and bid opening date. **General Terms and Conditions:** * Vendors must hold their price firm for 90 business days from the bid opening date. * Alternate bids will not be accepted unless authorized by the Invitation for Bid. * Knox County reserves the right to award the bid on an item-by-item basis, an all-or-none basis, or by multiple awards. * The evaluation criteria are listed in the RFP document. **Contract Terms:** * The contract will be for a term of [not specified], and Knox County may terminate the contract with or without cause at any time. * The contractor must maintain all books, documents, and accounting records related to the contract for five years from the date of the final payment. * The contractor must comply with all federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances, and regulations. * The contractor must not assign or sub-contract the agreement without prior written consent from Knox County. **Requirements and Certifications:** * Vendors must be registered with the Procurement Division prior to submitting their bid. * Vendors must provide proof of financial and business capability. * Vendors must certify that they are not engaged in a boycott of Israel and are in compliance with the Tennessee Procurement Protection Act. * Vendors must certify that they do not have any conflicts of interest. **Payment and Pricing:** * Knox County utilizes two methods of placing orders: Purchase Orders and the Knox County E-Commerce Card (VISA). * Vendors must indicate in their bid response if they accept the Knox County E-Commerce Card as a form of payment. * Knox County will not be responsible for any costs incurred by the bidder in preparing their bid. **Other Provisions:** * Knox County reserves the right to waive minor informalities or technicalities. * The contract will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee. * The contractor must indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Knox County, its officers, agents, and employees from all suits, claims, actions, or damages.