How to bid on a submersible pump for Knoxville Utilities Board

What KUB is buying

Knoxville Utilities Board is seeking bids for a Hydromatic S4NRC300M4-4 submersible solids-handling pump. This is a formal Request for Bid (RFB) for equipment.

Key dates and the bid deadline

The solicitation was posted October 23, 2026. Questions are due October 28, 2026. Bids are due November 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

Submit your response through BidNet Direct, or as the notice directs, before the closing time. The notice says bids are submitted electronically.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity may suit equipment vendors that can supply the specified Hydromatic submersible solids-handling pump. Review the full notice and documents to confirm the bid requirements and whether your offering qualifies.

How to access and respond

Open the solicitation listing on BidNet Direct. The title and dates are public, but a free BidNet Direct vendor account is required to view the full notice, documents and addenda.

Read the documents and any addenda, then submit your response through BidNet Direct or follow the submission directions in the notice. Make sure your account is ready well before the deadline.

Prepare a complete, competitive response

Check the solicitation documents for required forms, product details, delivery information and submission instructions. Make sure your bid clearly identifies the pump you are offering and addresses every stated requirement.

Review addenda before submitting, and send questions by October 28 if anything is unclear. Allow time to complete the electronic submission and confirm it has been received before the November 3 deadline.