Food for Schools Commercial Delivery

The provided text is a Request for Proposal (RFP) document from the Procurement Division of Knox County, Tennessee, for the provision of Food for Schools Commercial Delivery. Here's a summary of the key points: **General Information** * The RFP is for the provision of food for schools in Knox County, Tennessee. * Bids must be received by March 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST. * Late bids will not be considered. * The bid envelope must include the company name, bid number, bid name, and bid opening date. **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 (IFB). * Knox County reserves the right to award the bid on an all-or-none basis, line-item basis, or schedule basis. * The evaluation criteria are listed in the RFP document. **Obligations, Rights, and Remedies** * The contract will be governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee. * The contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Knox County, its officers, agents, and employees from all suits, claims, actions, or damages. * The contractor shall maintain all books, documents, and accounting records related to the contract for five years from the date of the final payment. **Special Terms and Conditions** * The solicitation is to obtain food for schools via commercial deliveries. * Award will be based on Best Value. * Knox County reserves the right to add or delete goods or services as needed. **Additional Requirements** * Vendors must be registered with the Procurement Division prior to submitting their bid. * Vendors must provide proof of financial and business capability. * Vendors must comply with all federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances, and regulations. * Vendors must not engage in any discriminatory practices. **Payment and Warranty** * Knox County utilizes two methods of placing orders: Purchase Orders and the Knox County Credit Card (VISA). * Vendors must indicate if they will accept the Knox County Credit Card as a form of payment. * The contractor warrants that all items delivered and services rendered shall conform to the specifications, drawings, bid, and/or other descriptions furnished and/or incorporated by reference.