How to bid on onboard video surveillance for the City of Knoxville

What the City is buying

The City of Knoxville is seeking a firm to provide an onboard video surveillance system for Knoxville Area Transit fixed-route buses and LIFT vans and vehicles. The solicitation is a formal request for proposals.

This opportunity may suit firms that provide onboard video surveillance systems for transit vehicles.

Key dates and the deadline

The RFP was published October 12, 2026. Questions are due October 26, 2026.

Proposals are due November 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. Submit through BidNet Direct, or as the notice directs, before the deadline.

Who this opportunity may suit

Consider this RFP if your firm provides onboard video surveillance systems and can serve fixed-route buses and LIFT vehicles. Review the solicitation documents to confirm the full requirements and whether your firm is a fit.

How to access and respond

Open the solicitation on BidNet Direct using the “View original source” option. The title and dates are public; sign in with a free BidNet Direct vendor account to view the full notice, documents, and addenda.

Submit your proposal through BidNet Direct, or follow the submission directions in the notice. Check the listing for addenda before submitting.

Prepare a clear, competitive proposal

Read the full RFP and any addenda carefully. Track each requested item and make sure your response addresses the stated requirements for both fixed-route buses and LIFT vehicles.

Send questions by October 26, 2026, if anything in the documents is unclear. Leave time to review your final submission and complete the portal process before the November 2 deadline.