Solid Waste Disposal Services

The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Procurement Division of Knox County, Tennessee, for solid waste disposal services. Here is a summary of the key points: **General Information** * The RFP is for solid waste disposal services, and bids must be received by July 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time. * The bid envelope must show the company name, bid number, bid name, and bid opening date. * Bidders must register with the Procurement Division prior to submitting their bid. **Terms and Conditions** * The contract will be for a period of one year, with the option to extend for up to four additional years. * The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder who presents the best value to Knox County. * The bidder must hold their price firm for 90 business days from the date of the bid opening. * The contract may be terminated by Knox County with or without cause, upon written notice of at least 30 calendar days. **Special Terms and Conditions** * The successful vendor will be required to set up separate accounts for Knox County Engineering and Public Works and other departments that may use the term contract. * Knox County reserves the right to add or delete goods and services from the term contract. * The award may be extended for up to four additional years, one year at a time, upon mutual agreement of the vendor and Knox County. **Evaluation Criteria** * The bids will be evaluated based on the best value to Knox County, which includes the initial cost, service quality, and other factors. * Knox County reserves the right to use any or all of the ideas from the bids submitted without limitation. **Other Requirements** * Bidders must certify that they are not engaged in a boycott of Israel and are not a "foreign adversary company" as defined in the Tennessee Procurement Protection Act. * Bidders must comply with all federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances, and regulations. * The contract will be governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee, and any disputes will be resolved in the Chancery Court or Circuit Court of Knox County, Tennessee.