Industrial Lubricants

The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Procurement Division of Knox County, Tennessee, for the provision of Industrial Lubricants. Here is a summary of the key points: **Bid Details** * Bid Number: 3723 * Bid Name: Industrial Lubricants * Bid Opening Date: April 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time * Bids must be received by the Procurement Division by the bid opening date and time * Late bids will not be considered or returned **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 a schedule basis, zone basis, or all or none basis * The award will be made to the most responsive, responsible bidder meeting specifications **Obligations, Rights, and Remedies** * The contract will be governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee * The contractor shall maintain all books, documents, and accounting records related to the contract * The contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Knox County from all suits, claims, and damages * Knox County reserves the right to terminate the contract with or without cause **Special Terms and Conditions** * The intent of the bid is to convey the type and quality of Industrial Lubricants desired by the Knox County Fleet Service Center * Award will be based on Best Value, which includes initial cost, service quality, and other factors * The successful vendor will be required to set up separate accounts for Knox County departments * Knox County reserves the right to add or delete goods and services from the term bid **Requirements** * Vendors must be registered with the Procurement Division prior to submitting their bid * Bids must be submitted with one marked original and one exact copy * Electronic transmission of bids is encouraged, but facsimile and email submissions are prohibited * Vendors must comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations **Evaluation Criteria** * The evaluation criteria will include factors such as price, quality, and service * Knox County reserves the right to use any or all of the ideas from the bids submitted without limitation Overall, the RFP document outlines the requirements and terms for the provision of Industrial Lubricants to Knox County, Tennessee. Vendors must carefully review the document and comply with all requirements to be considered for the award.