REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

The City of Alcoa will be accepting Requests for Proposals for AVL-Telematic Vehicle Monitoring System until 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 12, 2018 at the office of the Alcoa Purchasing Agent, 725 Universal Street, Alcoa, Tennessee, 37701. 

Proposals may be submitted via U.S. Mail / UPS / FedEx, etc., hand delivered, or e-mailed to   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 “AVL-Telematic Vehicle Monitoring system, RFP 20950, Proposal Enclosed, April 12, 2018, 1:00 p.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:

            Alcoa Public Works & Engineering
            Attn. Larry Harper, Purchasing Agent
            725 Universal Street
            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 Larry Harper, Purchasing Agent, via telephone (865) 380-4822 or e-mail .  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