REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ)
Department: Facilities
Requisition No.: Signpost
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
Date: February 10, 2026
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 March 4, 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.
5. Please direct any questions regarding this RFQ to the RFQ Coordinator’s email listed above.
THIS IS NOT AN ORDER
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
Tennessee Technological University request bids from a qualified company to provide Signposts for a contract
period from date of final signature through five (5) years thereafter.
Prices submitted by Contractor are to remain firm for a one (1) year period. Contractor may request a price
increase, thereafter, to the extent such increase has been experienced by Contractor and can be substantiated in
writing. Tennessee Tech may accept requested price increase or choose to rebid, at its sole discretion.
The quantities listed are estimated annual requirements and are provided for the sole purpose of proposal
evaluation. These quantities do not represent either a commitment to purchase or a limit of purchase. There is no
minimum order requirement. Purchases will be made on an “as needed” basis by Tennessee Tech University.
Specifications
Please mark an “X” to the left of each specification if it meets the stated requirement. If a specification is not met,
leave the line blank. If the proposed item exceeds the stated specification, write “Exceeds” in the blank and
clearly describe the enhanced capabilities to the right of the specification.
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ)
Department: Facilities
Requisition No.: Signpost
8’ Signpost
Annual Usage 20
_____ Steel
_____ U-Channel Post
_____ 3lbs/ft (Total Weight for 8’ Post = 24lbs)
_____ Galvanized
_____ Punched full length with 3/8” holes on 1” Centers
$_____ ___ EACH Vendor Part Number: __________
10’ Signpost
Annual Usage 10
_____ Steel
_____ U-Channel Post
_____ 3lbs/ft (Total Weight for 10’ Post = 30lbs)
_____ Galvanized
_____ Punched full length with 3/8” holes on 1” Centers
$_____ ___ EACH Vendor Part Number: __________
Delivery 7-15 days after receipt of order. Bid prices are to include all necessary shipping/handling charges to make
delivery F.O.B. Cookeville, TN 38505.
Materials and supplies not otherwise listed on the attached Cost Sheet shall be invoiced at manufacturer’s
suggested retail price less __________ %. (Fill in your discount.) This will not be a factor in the bid evaluation.
RFQ Communications
All communication regarding this RFQ must be directed to the RFQ Coordinator at the email address listed
above, who is Tennessee Tech’s sole official point of contact for this RFQ. Unauthorized contact regarding this
RFQ with any Tennessee Tech employees or officials other than the RFQ Coordinator named above may result in
disqualification from the procurement process.
Contractor Check In
The Contractor must contact designated TTU Point of Contact (POC) each day to discuss work status and staffing
levels. Additionally, coordinate with TTU POC in advance when performing any work to be before/outside of
regular business hours.
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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ)
Department: Facilities
Requisition No.: Signpost
Invoicing
Invoices may be emailed to invoices-noreply@tntech.edu or mailed to Tennessee Tech Business Office,
Campus Box 5037, Cookeville, TN 38505 and must include the following information:
1. Date of delivery
2. Quantity of each unit
3. Vendor part/item number
4. Discount (if any)
Note: Successful Bidder’s invoices for items not listed must show list price of parts/supplies as well as discounted
price. Payments will not be made from quotes or estimates.
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
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.
The RFQ Standard Terms and Conditions shall be considered an integral part of this Request for Quotation and
any Purchase Order resulting from this process.
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
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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ)
Department: Facilities
Requisition No.: Signpost
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Address
City, State, Zip
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Phone / Fax / Email
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Authorized Signature of Bidder
Date
Tennessee Tech University is an EEO/AA/Title IX/Section 504/ADA employer.
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.