Bread for Government

The provided text is a Request for Proposal (RFP) document from the Procurement Division of Knox County, Tennessee, for the provision of bread for government facilities. Here's a summary of the key points: **Bid Details** * Bid Number: 3704 * Bid Name: Bread for Government * Bid Opening Date: January 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST * Late bids will not be considered **General Terms and Conditions** * Bidders 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 all-or-none basis, line-item basis, or schedule basis * The evaluation criteria for awarding the bid include initial cost, service quality, and other factors **Obligations, Rights, and Remedies** * The contract will be governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee * The contractor must comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations * The contractor must provide proof of financial and business capability upon request * Knox County reserves the right to terminate the contract with or without cause upon 30 calendar days' notice **Special Terms and Conditions** * The solicitation is for the provision of bread and bread products for Knox County Detention Facility, Knox County Jail, Juvenile Service Center, and other departments as needed * Award will be based on Best Value, considering factors such as initial cost, service quality, and other factors * The contractor must provide signed written factory documentation to prove they are an authorized dealer/seller **Other Requirements** * Bidders must register with the Procurement Division prior to submitting their bid * Bidders must submit their bid in a sealed envelope with the company name, bid number, bid name, and bid opening date on the outside * Electronic bids will be accepted through the County's online Procurement system * Bidders must comply with Knox County's Business Outreach Program, which aims to increase opportunities for small, minority, and women-owned businesses.