Knox County - Small and Light Equipment Rental Services - Bid No. 3771 (2026)
Knox CountyCounty · Knoxville, TN- Due
- Nov 17, 2026
- 20 days left
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Brian Hubbs
- (865) 215-5777
The 30-second brief
Knox County is seeking qualified firms to provide Small and Light Equipment Rental Services for multiple county departments under Bid Number 3771. The scope includes daily or weekly rentals of compact track loaders, mini-track loaders, compact excavators, augers, rotary cutters, trenchers, hydraulic breakers, landscape rakes, wheel saws, stump grinders, sweepers, standard and high flow planers, plate compactors, compact rammers, hydraulic pumps, and diesel power portable light towers. Bids are due by November 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time, with questions due by November 3, 2026. Evaluation will be based on price (70 points), location proximity to 205 West Baxter Avenue (20 points), and availability of equipment (10 points). The initial contract term is one year, with options for four additional one-year renewals.
T450 or Equal – Compact Track Loader, T76 or Equal – Compact Track Loader, T870 or Equal – Compact Track Loader, MT100 or Equal – Mini-Track Loader, E35 or Equal – Compact Excavator, E50 or Equal – Compact Excavator, Auger, Brushcat or Equal Rotary Cutter, Trencher, Hydraulic Breaker, Landscape Rake, Wheel Saw, Stump Grinder, Sweeper, 14” Standard Planer, 24” High Flow Planer, Plate Compactor, Compact Rammer, Hydraulic Pump 6”, Hydraulic Pump 8”, Diesel Power Portable Light Tower with 12, 000 SF coverage
Price (70 Points), Location(s) (20 Points), Availability of Equipment (10 Points)
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Summary
Knox County is seeking qualified firms to provide Small and Light Equipment Rental Services for multiple county departments under Bid Number 3771.
The scope includes daily or weekly rentals of compact track loaders, mini-track loaders, compact excavators, augers, rotary cutters, trenchers, hydraulic breakers, landscape rakes, wheel saws, stump grinders, sweepers, standard and high flow planers, plate compactors, compact rammers, hydraulic pumps, and diesel power portable light towers. Bids are due by November 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time, with questions due by November 3, 2026. Evaluation will be based on price (70 points), location proximity to 205 West Baxter Avenue (20 points), and availability of equipment (10 points). The initial contract term is one year, with options for four additional one-year renewals.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
22- T450 or Equal – Compact Track Loader
- T76 or Equal – Compact Track Loader
- T870 or Equal – Compact Track Loader
- MT100 or Equal – Mini-Track Loader
- E35 or Equal – Compact Excavator
- E50 or Equal – Compact Excavator
- Auger
- Brushcat or Equal Rotary Cutter
- Trencher
- Hydraulic Breaker
- Landscape Rake
- Wheel Saw
- Stump Grinder
- Sweeper
- 14” Standard Planer
- 24” High Flow Planer
- Plate Compactor
- Compact Rammer
- Hydraulic Pump 6”
- Hydraulic Pump 8”
- Diesel Power Portable Light Tower with 12
- 000 SF coverage
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Insurance Checklist
- Section VI Vendor Pricing
- Vendor Business License
- Signed addenda acknowledgment
- Submit to
- Knox County Procurement Division, Suite 100, 1000 North Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37917 or via KnoxBuys online procurement system
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Knoxville, TN
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Knox County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 17, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Knox County Procurement Division, Suite 100, 1000 North Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37917 or via KnoxBuys online procurement system. For questions, contact Brian Hubbs.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Knox 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 Bid 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 Brian Hubbs at (865) 215-5777. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: T450 or Equal – Compact Track Loader, T76 or Equal – Compact Track Loader, T870 or Equal – Compact Track Loader, MT100 or Equal – Mini-Track Loader, E35 or Equal – Compact Excavator, E50 or Equal – Compact Excavator, Auger, Brushcat or Equal Rotary Cutter, Trencher, Hydraulic Breaker, Landscape Rake. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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 (70 Points), Location(s) (20 Points), Availability of Equipment (10 Points)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Knox County?
All active and historical solicitations from Knox County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Knox County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 17, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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: Insurance Checklist, Section VI Vendor Pricing, Vendor Business License, signed addenda acknowledgment. Review the full document from Knox 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: Knoxville, TN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.