HVAC Preventive Maintenance Contract for the City of Alcoa and Alcoa Schools

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INVITATION TO BID The City of Alcoa will be accepting separate sealed bids for a multiple year term HVAC Preventive Maintenance Contract for the City of Alcoa and Alcoa Schools until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at the office of the Alcoa Purchasing Agent, 223 Associates Blvd., Alcoa, Tennessee, 37701. Bids may be submitted via U.S. Mail / UPS / FedEx, etc., hand delivered, or e-mailed to .   Regardless of the mode, the Bidder shall be responsible for the early delivery of their bid.  Mailed or hand-delivered Bids should be in a sealed envelope and labeled “HVAC Maintenance Contract, RFB 24481, Bid Enclosed, January 24, 2023 2:00 p.m.”   The subject line of e-mailed bids shall state the same.  Bids received after the deadline will be unopened and discarded. Bids shall be addressed to: Alcoa Purchasing Attn. Larry Harper, Purchasing Agent 223 Associates Blvd. Alcoa, TN 37701 All purchases are F.O.B. City of Alcoa, TN. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any Bid, to accept a Bid containing variations from these specifications if the Bid so merits, to negotiate Bid with the lowest bidder prior to acceptance, and to accept partial Bids.  Bids must be submitted on the Bid 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 bid, to reject any or all bids, and to accept the best bid 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 bid invitation. Questions regarding this bid may be directed to  Larry Harper, Purchasing Agent, via telephone (865) 380-4822 or e-mail .  Any questions regarding this bid shall be submitted no later than 48 hours prior to the bid 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, Purchasing Agent CITY OF ALCOA INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS Bid Evaluation In addition to the bid amount, additional factors will be considered as an integral part of the bid evaluation process, including, but not limited to: A.