Insurance Brokerage and Consulting Services

The provided text is a Request for Proposal (RFP) document from the Procurement Division of Knox County, Tennessee, for Insurance Brokerage & Consulting Services. Here's a summary of the key points: **Proposal Submission** * Proposals must be received by 2:00 p.m. on April 14, 2026. * Late proposals will not be considered. * Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope with the company name, proposal number, proposal name, and proposal closing date. **Proposal Requirements** * Vendors must register with the Procurement Division prior to submitting their proposal. * Proposals must be signed and include a completed proposal form. * Vendors must provide an electronic version of their proposal on a flash drive. * Proposals must be submitted in hard copy (one original and one copy) and electronic format. **Evaluation Criteria** * Award will be made to the most responsive, responsible proposer meeting specifications and presenting the best value. * The evaluation criteria can be found in Section 3.12 of the RFP document. **Contract Terms** * The contract will be for an initial one-year term with the option to extend for four additional one-year terms. * Knox County reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time with or without cause. * The vendor must provide a warranty for all goods and services provided. **General Terms and Conditions** * The vendor must comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. * The vendor must maintain all books, documents, and accounting records related to the contract. * The vendor must indemnify and hold harmless Knox County, its officers, agents, and employees from all suits, claims, actions, or damages. **Special Terms and Conditions** * The vendor must provide insurance brokerage and consulting services for employee health-related services. * The vendor must be available to provide services as needed by Knox County. * Knox County reserves the right to add or delete services as needed. **Miscellaneous** * Knox County has established an Audit Hotline to report potential fraud and waste. * Vendors must comply with the county's Non-Conflict of Interest Policy. * Vendors must not possess any weapons on county property without prior written consent. Overall, the RFP document outlines the requirements and expectations for vendors submitting proposals for insurance brokerage and consulting services to Knox County, Tennessee.