REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
The City of Alcoa is accepting Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) for the removal and replacement of the Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s) and auxiliary equipment that operate the high service pump motors and pumps at the City’s Water Treatment Plant. RFP’s will be accepted until 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at the office of the Alcoa Purchasing Agent, 223 Associates Blvd., Alcoa, Tennessee, 37701.
Proposals may be submitted via U.S. Mail / UPS / FedEx, etc., hand delivered, or e-mailed to coasealedbid@cityofalcoa-tn.gov Regardless of the mode, the Vendor shall be responsible for the early delivery of their proposal. Mailed or hand-delivered proposals should be in a sealed envelope and labeled “Water Treatment Plant Variable Frequency Motors Replacement”, RFP #24166, Proposal Enclosed, Wednesday, May 25, 2022, 10:00 a.m.” The subject line of e-mailed proposals shall state the same. Proposals received after the deadline will be unopened and discarded.
Proposals shall be addressed to:
City of Alcoa
Attn. Laurance Harper, Purchasing Agent
223 Associates Bld.
Alcoa, TN 37701
The City reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal, to accept a proposal containing variations from these specifications if the proposal so merits, to negotiate with the lowest bidder prior to acceptance, and to accept partial Proposals. Proposals must be submitted on the form issued by the City and must be completed (in ink) and signed accordingly.
The City of Alcoa reserves the right to waive any formality in any solicitation, to reject any or all proposals, and to accept the best proposal for the City as determined by City Officials. The City also reserves the right not to enter into any contract as a result of this RFP.
Questions regarding this solicitation may be directed to Laurance Harper, Purchasing Agent, via telephone (865) 380-4822 or e-mail lharper@cityofalcoa-tn.gov. Any questions regarding this RFP shall be submitted no later than 48 hours prior to the deadline.
This solicitation has been developed in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which provides that no person shall, on the grounds of race, sex, age, national origin, or disabling condition, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.
Thank you in advance for your interest in doing business with the City of Alcoa.
Sincerely,
Laurance Harper
Purchasing Agent