Deliver Completed Bid to:
Tennessee Tech University
Purchasing and Contracts Office
POB 5144; 1 William L Jones Dr.
Derryberry Hall, Suite 301
Cookeville, TN 38505-0001
Fax: 931-372-3727
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ)
Department: Facilities
Requisition No.: 209225996
Date: December 2, 2025
RFQ Coordinator: Tina Girdley
Phone: 931-372-6350
Email: tgirdley@tntech.edu
Bids must be received in the Purchasing and Contracts Office by 3:00 p.m. Central Time on January 20, 2026.
Bid is subject to the RFQ – Standard Terms and Conditions. By submitting a bid, bidder certifies its agreement to these
terms and conditions, which cannot be waived.
Special Bid Instructions:
1. Bid prices are to include all necessary shipping/handling charges to make delivery F.O.B. Cookeville, TN 38501
2. Indicate any cash/time discounts offered: ______________________________________________
3. To view a bid tabulation after intent to award, please visit this link: https://www.tntech.edu/purchasing/bidawards.php Results are
listed according to fiscal year then by date of bid opening.
4. Bid may be electronically signed and electronically submitted to RFQ Coordinator above.
THIS IS NOT AN ORDER
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
Tennessee Technological University (TTU) is requesting quotations from qualified companies to provide
sanding, painting, and refinishing services for gym floors on an as-needed basis.
This contract will begin on the date of the final signature and continue for five (5) years. Quotes submitted must
remain firm for one (1) year. After the first year, the Contractor may request a price increase to the extent such
increase has been experienced by the Contractor and can be substantiated in writing. TTU may accept the
increase or choose to rebid, at its sole discretion.
Scope of Work
The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to complete sanding,
painting, and refinishing of the following gym floors.
• Hooper Eblen Center Gym
• Academic Wellness Center Gym (2) – both gyms are the same size.
Product Standards and Equivalents
The products listed in this RFQ establish the required performance standard. Contractors may propose
equivalent products of equal or greater quality Any alternate product must be clearly identified and include
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ)
Department: Facilities
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documentation demonstrating equivalence. TTU reserves the right to approve or reject any proposed
equivalent.
Required Services
A. Hooper Eblen Center – Main Court
1. Sand the entire court down to remove all existing paint.
2. Reset all basketball goal and volleyball standard sleeves/anchors to ensure they are level and flush with
the playing surface.
3. Provide full artwork services including design, revisions, and final approval by Tennessee Tech Athletics.
o Court design must meet NCAA Division I basketball requirements.
o Full volleyball court marking.
o All paint colors, stains, or pickling will be determined by TTU Athletics.
4. Apply three (3) coats of Bona SuperSport MVP Waterborne Finish, or another TTU-approved equivalent.
B. Academic Wellness Center - Two Auxiliary Gyms
1. Sanding the floor to remove all existing paint and markings.
2. Reset volleyball sleeves and plates to be flush with the floor.
3. Provide artwork services with revisions until approved by TTU Athletics:
o Must meet NCAA Division I basketball requirements.
o Must include full volleyball court marking.
o Paint colors, staining, or pickling determined by TTU Athletics.
4. Apply three (3) coats of Bona SuperSport MVP Waterborne Finish, or TTU-approved equivalent.
Scheduling
All work dates will be coordinated by Tennessee Tech Athletics based on facility availability.
Bid Submission Requirements
Contractor must provide:
1. Total project cost for the Hooper Eblen Center gym floor.
2. Separate alternate prices for each auxiliary gym.
3. Identification and description of all products and materials that will be used, including any proposed
equivalents.
4. Full itemization of any additional fees.
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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ)
Department: Facilities
Requisition No.: 209225996
Bid Lines:
Hooper Eblen Gym: ____________________________________
Auxiliary Gym #1: ______________________________________
Auxiliary Gym #2: ______________________________________
List all products and materials that will be used, including any proposed equivalents:
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Evaluation Criteria
TTU will evaluate quotations based on:
• Total project cost
• Compliance with specifications
• Material quality and proposed equivalents
RFQ Communications
All communication regarding this RFQ must be submitted by email only to the RFQ Coordinator listed above, who
is Tennessee Tech’s only official point of contact for this RFQ. Unauthorized contact with any other Tennessee
Tech employees or officials regarding this RFQ may result in disqualification from the procurement process.
Travel Compensation
The hourly labor rates shall include all costs associated with providing the services outlined herein to Tennessee
Tech including, but not limited to, travel, meals, lodging, tools, overhead, and equipment, unless explicitly
provided for otherwise herein.
Invoicing
An itemized invoice referencing the Contract number shall be emailed to the TTU Business Office at
apinvoice@tntech.edu after completion of the job.
Termination for Convenience
Tennessee Tech may terminate this Contract without cause for any reason by providing the Contractor at least
thirty (30) days written notice before the effective termination date. The Contractor shall be entitled to receive
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compensation for satisfactory, authorized services completed as of the termination date, but in no event shall
Tennessee Tech be liable to the Contractor for compensation for any service which has not been rendered.
Illegal Immigrants
Successful Bidder attests that the Bidder will not knowingly utilize the services of illegal immigrants in the
performance of the Contract and will not knowingly utilize the services of any subcontractor who will utilize the
services of illegal immigrants in the performance of the Contract.
Debarment
Bidder certifies, by signature below and submission of this bid, that neither Bidder nor its principals are
presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from
participation in this transaction by any State or Federal department or agency.
Insurance
Successful Bidder agrees to maintain a adequate public liability and other appropriate forms of insurance
naming both Tennessee Tech and the Tennessee Tech Foundation as additional insured and certificate holders
and to pay all applicable taxes incident to the contract. Tennessee Tech reserves the right to establish
appropriate insurance requirements as it sees fit.
Tennessee Tech reserves the right to initiate negotiations with the next ranked Bidder should Tennessee Tech
cease doing business with the Bidder selected via this RFQ process.
BIDDER IS TO COMPLETE INFORMATION AND SIGN BID BELOW
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Bidding Entity’s Name
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Name of Contact Person (Printed)
Title
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Address
City, State, Zip
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone / Fax / Email
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Authorized Signature of Bidder
Date
Tennessee Tech University is an EEO/AA/Title IX/Section 504/ADA employer.
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