Bid guide
How to bid on KUB’s 4x4 aerial-device trucks
What KUB is buying
Knoxville Utilities Board is seeking bids for three to six new 4x4 cab-and-chassis trucks, about 19,500 GVW, each fitted with a 40-foot aerial device. The trucks must meet the attached bid specification worksheet.
This formal request for bids may suit businesses that supply trucks and aerial equipment and can provide the requested specifications and delivery pricing.
Key dates and the deadline
The solicitation was published October 23, 2026. Questions are due November 4, 2026. Bids are due November 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
Submit through BidNet Direct, or as the notice directs, before the closing time. KUB says a bid missing the completed specification sheet or required information may be rejected as nonresponsive.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is relevant to vendors that can furnish new 4x4 cab-and-chassis trucks with 40-foot aerial devices and provide the product and manufacturer information requested in the bid documents.
Before bidding, confirm that you can address the full specification worksheet, provide the requested lead-time and reference information, and include delivery to KUB in your pricing.
How to access and submit a bid
Open the solicitation on BidNet Direct using the provided “View original source” access step. The title and dates are public; sign in with a free BidNet Direct vendor account to view the full notice, documents, and addenda.
Complete the bid specification sheet in its entirety and include it with your bid package. Provide all information requested in Evaluated Bid Requirements Document 00 45 13. Submit your response through BidNet Direct, or as the notice directs, before the deadline.
Prepare a complete, competitive response
Enter a lump-sum price in BidNet that includes all costs to furnish the requested items, including fees, freight, and handling. The purchase is FOB Destination, and the price should match the pricing in your specification sheet. If you offer a trade-in credit, include it in the lump sum and identify it clearly.
Include the Foreign Adversary Affidavit from the bid packet, signed and notarized. KUB says it cannot award to a vendor that does not submit this affidavit. Check the BidNet listing for documents and addenda, and review every required field and attachment before submitting.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB); the original posting controls.