Blount County - Furniture for Health Department - RFQ No. 2026-0125 (2026)
Blount CountyCounty · Maryville, TN- Due
- Jun 12, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- May 17, 2026
- Primary contact
- Jackie Cooper
- (865) 273-5744
The 30-second brief
Blount County is seeking a qualified vendor to provide furniture designated in the Bill of Materials for the Blount County Health Department Renovation project, funded by ARPA funds. All materials must be purchased, delivered, installed, invoiced, and paid by August 15, 2026, due to a tight funding and project timeline. The scope includes supplying and installing furniture items such as task chairs, guest chairs, ganged seating, conference tables, bookcases, lateral files, storage cabinets, training tables, and workstations. A pre-quotation meeting will be held via Zoom on May 26, 2026, and responses are due by June 12, 2026. A 5% bid bond and compliance with federal and state regulations, including Tennessee contractor licensing, are required.
Price, other factors considered
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Summary
Blount County is seeking a qualified vendor to provide furniture designated in the Bill of Materials for the Blount County Health Department Renovation project, funded by ARPA funds.
All materials must be purchased, delivered, installed, invoiced, and paid by August 15, 2026, due to a tight funding and project timeline. The scope includes supplying and installing furniture items such as task chairs, guest chairs, ganged seating, conference tables, bookcases, lateral files, storage cabinets, training tables, and workstations. A pre-quotation meeting will be held via Zoom on May 26, 2026, and responses are due by June 12, 2026. A 5% bid bond and compliance with federal and state regulations, including Tennessee contractor licensing, are required.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price, other factors considered
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
11- RFQ Cover and Contractor's License Page
- RFQ Attachments
- Proof of Vendor's ability to provide COI coverage
- Confirmation of Approved Substitution
- Bid Bond
- Business Tax & License Affidavit
- W-9 Form
- Drug-Free Workplace Affidavit
- Iran Divestment Act Certification
- Non-Boycott of Israel Certification
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Submit to
- Blount County's IonWave Bidding System or manually at 385 Court Street, Room 319, Maryville, TN 37804
- Scope location
- Maryville, TN
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Blount County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is June 12, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Blount County's IonWave Bidding System or manually at 385 Court Street, Room 319, Maryville, TN 37804. For questions, contact Jackie Cooper.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Blount County in TN, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jackie Cooper at (865) 273-5744. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price, other factors considered" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Blount County?
All active and historical solicitations from Blount County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Blount County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: RFQ Cover and Contractor's License Page, RFQ Attachments, Proof of Vendor's ability to provide COI coverage, Confirmation of Approved Substitution, Bid Bond, Business Tax & License Affidavit, W-9 Form. Review the full document from Blount County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Maryville, TN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.