ACT- ALIGNED ACADEMIC PROGRAMMING

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit proposals from one or more qualified and established vendors to provide ACT-Aligned Academic Programming for Knox County Schools. Knox County intends to make a Best Value Award. Best Value means more than low cost. It includes the initial cost, service quality and other factors detailed herein.

The Procurement Division of Knox County, Tennessee will receive sealed proposals for the provision of ACT-Aligned Academic Programming as specified herein.

**Submission method:** Sealed proposals must be received by **2:00 p.m. on December 3, 2026**. Late proposals will neither be considered nor returned. Knox County requires two hard copies of proposals be submitted as one (1) marked original and one (1) exact copy. Proposers must submit with their hard copies an exact electronic version of their proposal in a SINGLE FILE on a flash drive. Knox County's Procurement Division will not accept electronically transmitted proposals. Facsimile and email submission is strictly prohibited.

Evaluation criteria

• Approach to Scope of Work: 35 Points
• Deliverables: 20 Points
• Demonstrated Experience & Effectiveness: 25 Points
• Proposed Costs: 20 Points

Insurance

The successful vendor(s) must carry the insurance as indicated on the Insurance Checklist Attachment hereto, along with any State required insurance. The vendor must complete, sign and have its insurance agent sign *Attachment C* and submit it with the proposal.

Contract term

Knox County intends to issue an initial one (1) year award. Upon the mutual agreement of the Vendor and Knox County, the award may be extended four (4) additional one (1) year options. This may result in a total of five (5) years.

**Minimum qualifications:** Respondent shall have a minimum of five (5) years of experience and sufficient capabilities to carry out the work contemplated, as well as the personnel available for the work.