2024-0155 Addendum 1
Asbestos Testing & Remediation
Issue Date: 4/18/2024
Questions Deadline: 5/3/2024 04:30 PM (ET)
Response Deadline: 5/21/2024 02:30 PM (ET)
Contact Information
Contact: Lisa Dyring, Buyer
Address: Blount County Purchasing
Blount County Courthouse
Room 319
385 Court Street
Maryville, TN 37804-5906
Phone: (865) 273-5742
Fax:
(865) 273-5746
Email: ldyring@blounttn.org
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Event Information
Number:
2024-0155 Addendum 1
Title:
Asbestos Testing & Remediation
Type:
Invitation to Bid
Issue Date:
4/18/2024
Question Deadline: 5/3/2024 04:30 PM (ET)
Response Deadline: 5/21/2024 02:30 PM (ET)
Notes:
It is the intent of this Invitation to Bid (ITB) to procure a contract for Asbestos
Testing and Abatement/Remediation for Blount County, TN Government and
Schools (hereinafter referred to as "Blount County") for the term of July 1,
2024 through June 30, 2025, with four optional one-year renewals. We are
requesting a supplier who will be providing both the testing and the
abatement.
The Bid Invitation and all Bid Attachments may be obtained through Blount County's
online bidding system at https://blounttn.ionwave.net/login.aspx. If not currently
registered with Blount County, vendors are encouraged to register under the Supplier
Registration tab and submit their response through the online bidding system at this
same link. Manual (hard copy) bid responses are acceptable.
If submitting a hard copy bid response, it shall be submitted to Blount County
Purchasing, 385 Court St., Blount County Courthouse Room 319, Maryville, TN
37804. Bid responses, whether electronic or manual (hard copy) submissions, must
contain all required information and documentation including, but not limited to,
Response Attachments, Bid Attributes, and Bid Lines and be submitted no
later than the Response Deadline. Bid responses are not accepted via email or
facsimile. Bidders must allow ample time to submit their response. The
system does not allow entries beyond the Response Deadline Date / Time.
To download or print a hard copy of the online bid for this project, go to our
IonWave site and click on "Current Bids" (without registering or logging in).
The bid download is located under the “Bid Documents” header at the blue
“Bid Invitation” link, for Bidders who choose to submit a manual bid. This
document will include blue "Download" links to all bid attachments. All
required attachments must be completed and submitted, all response
requirements must be included in the manual bid, and all attributes, and bid
forms/line items must be completed. Please contact our office if you are
unable to locate the Bid Invitation download.
Please review each tab in this system to obtain and respond to required
information. Anyone struggling with the access or use of the system should call the
Purchasing Department at (865) 273-5740, and we'll be happy to assist you.
When registered, vendors may submit questions via the Questions tab for this ITB in
the online bidding system. Please make note of the question deadline. Prior to bid
submission, it is the bidder's responsibility to access the online bidding system and
ascertain they have received any addenda and viewed answers to published
questions and bid accordingly.
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The public bid opening will be held at the response submittal deadline at Blount
County Purchasing, 385 Court St., Blount County Courthouse Room 319, Maryville,
TN 37804, and attendance is optional. The opening may also be accessed via Zoom
at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8101028314, meeting ID 810 102 8314.
Bid Activities
Questions Due
5/3/2024 4:30:00 PM (ET)
All vendor questions regarding this ITB are due in the Online Bidding System's Questions tab by 4:30 PM on Friday, May
3, 2024.
Responses will be returned as quickly as possible.
Bid Opening
ITB No. 2024-0155 will be opened: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. ET
5/21/2024 2:30:00 PM (ET)
Location: Blount County Courthouse Purchasing Department located at:
385 Court Street, Room 319, Maryville, TN 37804.
This meeting will also be available via Zoom Meeting at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8101028314, meeting ID 810
102 8314.
Bid Attachments
Contractor License Information Page - Bid Cover Form.pdf
Download
Complete for online and manual bids. Attach to the outside of a manual bid sealed envelope.
Special Provisions Bid 2024-0155.pdf
Download
Blount County Special Provisions
Terms & Conditions - Bid 2024-0155.pdf
Download
Blount County Terms & Conditions
Blount County Forms - Sign - ITB 2024-0155.pdf
Download
Load the documents as one attachment on the Response Attachments tab after signing and notarizing where
requested. Forms must include: Byrd Anti-Lobbying Form, Background Check, Business & Tax License Affidavit,
Conflict of Interest, Debarment Form, Drug Free Workplace, Iran Divestment, Non-boycott of Israel, Non-collusion
Form, and W-9.
Optional Forms - Title VI, ACH.pdf
Download
Optional Forms
COI Professional & Pollution - ALL 24.pdf
Download
Sample COI
Requested Attachments
Cover for Bid with Contractor's Licensure Included
(Attachment required)
Cover for Bid with Contractor's Licensure Information Included
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Blount County Forms - Sign - ITB 2024-0155
(Attachment required)
Load the documents as one attachment after signing and notarizing where requested. Forms must include: Byrd Anti-
Lobbying Form, Background Check Form, Business Tax & License Affidavit, Conflict of Interest, Debarment Form,
Drug Free Workplace, Iran Divestment, Non-boycott of Israel, Non-collusion Form, and W-9
Title VI and ACH Forms
Optional
Value Added Services
Upload any Value Added Services you provide, if any, with pricing per sample testing, and per hour for labor and
equipment.
Major Equipment
Upload list of major equipment owned by firm if more space is needed than is available on "Attributes" tab for #11.
Bid Attributes
1 Addenda
Bidder shall acknowledge receipt of all addenda. If applicable, state the last addendum number and the date
received. State N/A if no addenda received.
(Required: Maximum 4000 characters allowed)
2 Special Provisions and Terms & Conditions, All Bid Documents
Bidder shall acknowledge they have read and will comply with Blount County Special Provisions and Terms &
Conditions on the Attachments tab of the online system, and they have read all the documentation related to this
Bid.
Agree
(Required: Check if applicable)
3 Quotes
Will provide quotes for work requested prior to beginning work, and attach quote to invoices submitted.
Yes
(Required: Check if applicable)
4 Business License
Provide your current business license number and the County and State of location. The successful bidder shall be
required to maintain a current Blount County, TN business license throughout the contract term.
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
5 Performance and Payment Bond
The successful bidder agrees to furnish the required Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond
in the amount of $50,000.
Yes
(Required: Check if applicable)
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6 Contractor License Requirements
At the time of bid submittal, bidders must have a current Tennessee Contractor’s License. Contractors must
demonstrate compliance with Tennessee Code, Title 62, Chapter 6, Paragraph 119 by providing evidence of a
license in the appropriate classification before your bid can be considered. Bidders shall complete the attached Bid
Cover and Contractor’s License Information Page and include it with your electronic bid submittal.
Please place your License Number, Classification, License Limitations $, and Expiration Date in this
field and on the bid cover submitted with your bid.
Classification: SPECIALTY/ENVIRONMENTAL - Asbestos Material Handling/Removing (S-A)
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
7 Primary Contact Info
Provide your company's primary contact person information: name, title, phone number, fax number and email
address.
(Required: Maximum 4000 characters allowed)
8 Secondary Contact Info
Provide your company's secondary contact person information: name, title, phone number, fax number and email
address.
(Required: Maximum 4000 characters allowed)
9 Representative Assigned to Blount County
Provide contact information for the company's representative to be assigned to Blount County for this project.
Include their name, title, phone number, fax number and email address.
(Optional: Maximum 4000 characters allowed)
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.