CITY OF KNOXVILLE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Electric Scooter Share Pilot Program

Proposals to be Received by 11:00:00 a.m., Eastern Time
January 8, 2019
Submit Proposals to:

City of Knoxville
Office of the Purchasing Division
City/County Building
Room 667-674
400 Main Street
Knoxville, Tennessee 37902

 CITY OF KNOXVILLE
Request for Proposals
Electric Scooter Share Pilot Program
Table of Contents
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Statement of Intent ...............................................................................................

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RFP Timeline ........................................................................................................

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Background ...........................................................................................................

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General Conditions ...............................................................................................

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Scope of Service ...................................................................................................

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Contract Requirements..........................................................................................

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Instructions to Submitting Entities .......................................................................

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Evaluation Criteria ................................................................................................

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Submission Forms.................................................................................................

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 City of Knoxville
Request for Proposals
Electric Scooter Share Pilot Program
I.

Statement of Intent

The City of Knoxville (the “City”) acknowledges that deployment of automated electric scooter
sharing systems is an emerging business model. In order to evaluate appropriate regulations for
such systems, the City is requesting proposals from responsible firms or teams to provide a
“turn-key” automated electric scooter sharing system (“Electric Scooter Share Pilot Program”,
“Pilot Program”, or “Program”). The selected proposer(s), up to a maximum of two, will be
allowed to design, implement, own, operate, and maintain a Pilot Program that will provide the
City ample time and information to study the usage, public safety of, and potential public desire
for the Program.
It is the intent of the City to award the winning contractor(s) with a Pilot Program Agreement for
a six (6) month term with the option, upon mutual agreement confirmed in writing, to renew the
Program for three (3) additional six (6) month terms, not to exceed a total of two (2) years.
However, the City reserves the right not to continue to contract with any of the proposing entities
if, at the end of the Pilot, the City feels that such a contract(s) is not in its best interest.
II.

RFP Time Line
Availability of RFP ...................................................December 14, 2018
Deadline for questions to be submitted in writing to the
Purchasing Division ..............................................December 28, 2018
Proposals Due Date ..................................................... January 8, 2019

This timetable is for the information of submitting entities. These dates are subject to change.
However, in no event shall the deadline for submission of the proposals be changed except
by written modification from the City Purchasing Division.
III.

Background

The City believes that low-emission, shared mobility electric vehicle options may enhance the
diverse transportation network in Knoxville and would like to study additional modes of
transportation in addition to the successful Bicycle Share Services currently operated by Pace.
Though there may be a public desire for the use of automated electric scooter sharing systems
and their operation within public right-of-way, the City has no current explicit regulation of such
devices and believes there are inherent challenges in allowing unregulated use and
implementation.
The City Council, in an effort to allow time to determine how to best accommodate the emerging
business model of electric shared mobility vehicles, issued a moratorium on such vehicles
through February 8, 2019 for the benefit of the public’s safety. The City is issuing this RFP to
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 establish a pilot program for the use of electric scooters to study the results of the pilot program,
potentially develop a more long-term permitting system and regulatory scheme for scooters, and
determine the best way to potentially incorporate an automated electric scooter sharing system(s)
in Knoxville while preserving the public peace, property, health, and safety.
The City anticipates that successful proposing entities will 1) understand local priorities and
challenges specific to the Knoxville market and community; 2) have a successful history of
implementing and operating electric scooter sharing programs with a good safety record in the
United States; and 3) demonstrate the willingness to promote public safety and operate a
Program that respects public property and access.
IV.

General Conditions

4.1
The following data is intended to form the basis for submission of proposals to provide
an Electric Scooter Share Pilot Program for the City.
4.2
This material contains general conditions for the procurement process, the scope of
service requested, contract requirements, instructions for submissions of proposals, and
submission forms that must be included in the proposal. The RFP should be read in its entirety
before preparing the proposal.
4.3

All materials submitted pursuant to this RFP shall become the property of the City.

4.4
To the extent permitted by law, all documents pertaining to this RFP shall be kept
confidential until the proposal evaluation is complete and a recommendation submitted to City
Council for review. No information about any submission of proposals shall be released until the
process is complete, except to the members of the Evaluation Committee and other appropriate
City staff. All information provided shall be considered by the Evaluation Committee in making
a recommendation to enter into an agreement with the selected consultant.
4.5
Any inquiries, suggestions or requests concerning interpretation, clarification or
additional information pertaining to the RFP shall be made in writing and be in the hands of
the Assistant Purchasing Agent by the close of the business day on December 28, 2018.
Questions can be submitted by letter, fax (865-215-2277), or email to powens@knoxvilletn.gov.
The City is not responsible for oral interpretations given by any City employee, representative, or
others. The issuance of written addenda is the only official method whereby interpretation,
clarification, or additional information can be given. If any addenda are issued to this RFP, the
Purchasing Division will post them to the City's website at www.knoxvilletn.gov/bids.
Submitting organizations are strongly encouraged to view this website often to see if addenda are
posted. Failure of any proposer to receive such addendum or interpretation shall not relieve such
Proposer from any obligation under his proposal as submitted. All addenda so issued shall
become part of the Contract Documents.
4.6
The City reserves the right to (a) accept or reject any and/or all submissions of proposals;
(b) to waive irregularities, informalities, and technicalities; and (c) to accept any alternative
submission of proposals presented which, in its opinion, would best serve the interests of the
City. The City shall be the sole judge of the proposals, and the resulting negotiated agreement
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 that is in its best interest, and its decision shall be final. The City also reserves the right to make
such investigation as it deems necessary to determine the ability of any submitting entity to
perform the work or service requested. Information the City deems necessary to make this
determination shall be provided by the submitting entity. Such information may include, but is
not limited to, current financial statements by an independent Certified Public Accountant,
verification of availability of equipment and personnel, and past performance records.
4.7
Included in the Contract Documents is an affidavit that the undersigned has not entered
into any collusion with any person in respect to this qualification. The qualifier is required to
submit this affidavit with the submission. Also included is the Diversity Business Program
contracting packet. Submissions must indicate on the enclosed form whether or not the
proposer/qualifier intends to use subcontractors and/or suppliers from one of the defined groups.
Proposers/Qualifiers are advised that the City tracks use of such use, but it does not influence or
affect evaluation or award.
4.8
Subsequent to the Evaluation Committee’s review and the Mayor’s recommendation of a
firm(s), Knoxville City Council approval may be required before the final contract may be
executed.
4.9

All expenses for making a submission of proposal shall be borne by the submitting entity.

4.10 Any submission of proposals may be withdrawn up until the date and time for opening of
the submissions. Any submission not so withdrawn shall, upon opening, constitute an
irrevocable offer for a period of one hundred and twenty (120) days to the City for the
services set forth in the RFP until one or more of the submissions have been duly accepted
by the City.
4.11 Prior to submitting their proposals, proposers are to be registered with the Purchasing
Division through the City’s online Vendor Registration system. Instructions for registering online are available at www.knoxvilletn.gov/purchasing. Proposals from un-registered
proposers may be rejected.
4.12 NO CONTACT POLICY: After the posting of this solicitation to the Purchasing
Division's website, any contact initiated by any proposer with any City representative concerning
this proposal is strictly prohibited, unless such contact is made with the Purchasing Division
representative listed herein or with said representative's authorization. Any unauthorized contact
may cause the disqualification of the proposer from this procurement transaction. Proposals
must include a notarized No Contact/No Advocacy Affidavit (to be found in the "Submission
Forms" section of this document).
4.13 INCLEMENT WEATHER: During periods of inclement weather, the Purchasing
Division will enact the following procedures with regard to solicitations and weather delays:
• If City offices are closed due to inclement weather on the date that
bids/proposals/qualifications/letters of interest are due into the Purchasing Office, all
solicitations due that same day will be moved to the next operational business day.
• The City shall not be liable for any commercial carrier’s decision regarding deliveries
during inclement weather.
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 V.

Scope of Service

5.1
The City intends to enter into a Pilot Program Agreement with one or more firms or
teams that provide “turn-key” services to implement and operate a successful automated ondemand electric scooter sharing system pilot program. The program should utilize information
technology to operate a fleet of electric scooters that may be rented for short periods of time by
the general public, providing a transportation alternative to motor vehicle trips for Knoxville’s
residents and visitors.
5.2
The Contractor shall provide and own all system equipment. The cost for all design,
installation, operating, maintenance, and promotional responsibilities will be borne and insured
by the Contractor. The City anticipates the Contractor will collect user fees, sponsorships, and
generate other revenue streams to cover the Program capital and operating costs. The City will
not provide any funding or financial support for the Program or related costs. Proposals
requesting or relying on funding from the City will not be considered.
5.3
The City will enter into a Pilot Program agreement with the Contractor to allow the
placement of scooters, docking stations, or other approved system infrastructure on sidewalks
and other City-owned property. The Contract may also allow for Program equipment to be
placed on private property with the property owner’s written approval.
5.4
The Contractor will be responsible for defining the desired location and densities of
Program stations and other infrastructure, but all locations must be approved by the City under
the Pilot Program Agreement.
5.5
The City anticipates that the Program can be planned and launched within thirty (30) days
of contract signing; proposers may propose an alternative timeline for launch if this is not
sufficient to ensure Program success.
5.6
Proposers must include concise descriptions of their approach and capability to provide
the following scope of work for an Electric Scooter Share Pilot Program:
A. Program Development, Design, and Installation
i. Describe your proposed Program deployment areas, including your approach to
site assessment and stakeholder engagement.
ii. Provide a project schedule that describes your intended launch of the Pilot
Program. Include anticipated planning and construction milestones and
deliverables.
B. System Infrastructure and Technology
i. Provide a detailed specification of the scooters, stations, and any equipment
accessories to be used. Include details on the motors, top speed the scooter may
achieve, how the scooters will work with the topography of Knoxville, branding,
any onboard technology, lighting, safety features, and all other amenities.
ii. Provide details on scooter infrastructure, including any docking stations or
other temporary, semi-permanent, or permanent infrastructure necessary to
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 support the program. Details should include space requirements, marking/signage,
electrical requirements, and operations & maintenance requirements
iii. Provide samples of any proposed signage incidental to the operation of the
Program, to include proposed placement, sizing, and dimensions. All signage
must be compliant with the City zoning code.
iv. Describe your system for reserving scooters through mobile and web-based
platforms.
v. Describe your plan to encourage rider safety and your system for educating
riders on safety protocols, safe riding, parking, and rider compliance with local
laws and regulations. Contractor will solely be responsible for users of the
Program and shall hold harmless and indemnify the City.
C. Operations and Maintenance
i. Describe where and how scooters may be operated and parked. Specifically
address the following:
- Any geographic limitations for where scooters may be operated, parked,
or rented. Note that in accordance with City ordinances, scooters shall not
be ridden on sidewalks or greenways but will be allowed on City streets
and in Bike Lanes. Parked scooters, proposed stations, designated
docking/parking locations, and/or other collection points shall not hinder
access under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), public access,
or access to private businesses.
- Any “Lock-to” requirements or other rules to create a more orderly
system;
- Any use of GPS or geo-fencing technology to enforce parking/operating
compliance;
ii. Provide a detailed description of maintenance plans for both regular service
intervals as well as emergency repairs to all Program equipment to ensure safe
and working conditions at all times. Descriptions should include procedures and
protocol for extreme weather, emergencies, special events, and public
maintenance (e.g. snow and trash removal) for scooter parking & infrastructure
zones.
iii. Propose your hours of operation for use of the scooters.
iv. Describe local and remote staffing dedicated to the operations of the Program.
Provide to the City and display on every piece of Pilot Program equipment the 24
hour/7 days per week contact information (name, phone number, address, and
email) of a locally-based manager/operations staff with decision-making power
who can respond to City requests, emergencies, and other issues at any time. iv.
Describe your process for daily collection of scooters and preparation for daily
use including charging.
v. Describe your customer service protocols, complaint response protocols, and
your expected response times to customer service and complaint issues.
vi. Provide your approach to relocating or adding additional stations.
vii. Describe how rides are tracked, e.g. GPS, user’s phone, etc.
viii. Describe rider-specific rules, e.g. age limits, helmets, weather restrictions,
etc.
ix. Describe your protocols for educating Program users on lawful and safe
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 operation of the electric scooters.
x. The City reserves the right to fine Contractor fifty dollars ($50) per day per
violation occurrence for electric scooters and equipment found outside of
established, approved operating or parking areas.
xi. The City reserves the right to impound at Contractor’s sole expense electric
scooters and equipment found outside of established, approved operating or
parking areas if Contractor’s local staff do not respond to complaints or remedy
violations within forty-eight (48) hours.
D. Marketing and Community Engagement.
i. Describe your plan to publicize and market the Program.
ii. Describe how your pricing options will address the needs of low-income
residents, non-English speakers, and those without access to smartphones (i.e.
discount programs, cash-payment options, etc.).
iii. Describe how your firm will engage with the public to promote scooter
responsible-use and safety awareness for both users and non-users.
E. Team Experience
i. Describe your team and its members. Include experience, qualifications, and
success in providing scooter share programs or similar services. Describe other
successful implementations and provide references from at least three other
installations of similar size.
ii. Describe your team’s experience advancing transportation and mobility
priorities in Knoxville.
iii. Describe your firm’s accreditation by national organizations such as
NABSA (US/Canada) or BikePlus (UK) and disclose any conduct code
violations recorded by such organizations.
iv. Clearly identify which team members will perform the functions detailed in
your proposal, including any subcontractors.
v. Provide safety records for similar installations and describe efforts that resulted
in safety improvements.
vi. Describe any ADA complaints or similar violations received at current
installations and steps taken to resolve complaints/issues.
F. City Specific
i. Identify what roles your proposal requests from the City, if any. Proposals
requesting or relying on funding from the City will be considered non-responsive.
ii. Describe your approach to sharing information with the City about program
functionality, usage, and safety, including what data is collected and will be
reported, and how your team will respond to data requests. At a minimum, the
City will require monthly reports regarding performance of the Program including
but not limited to: 1) Program utilization, including data on points of origin and
destination, 2) scooter distribution, 3) customer satisfaction/feedback, 4)
membership levels (if applicable), 5) safety statistics, 6) complaints and their
resolutions, and 7) parking violations. City access to some on-demand data is
preferable.
iii. Describe how the Program may address first mile/last mile challenges for our
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 transit system.
iv. If proposed, describe your approach to sharing revenue with City in order to
compensate for costs associated with administration, oversight, use of right-ofway, planning, and compliance enforcement.
5.7 Other Contractor Requirements
A. In accordance with City ordinances, electric scooters shall not be ridden on sidewalks
but will be allowed on City streets and in Bike Lanes. Parked scooters, proposed stations,
designated docking/parking locations, and/or other collection points shall not hinder ADA
access, public access, or access to private businesses.
B. The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances in
designing, installing, operating, and maintaining the Program.
C. Signage: The Contractor shall abide by all state, federal, and local laws relating to
signs. The Contractor is solely responsible for the selection of any sponsors and for ensuring that
all signs or logos of sponsors, signs on City-controlled property, signs on private property, and
signs on scooter and scooter-related infrastructure do not contain any message that is illegal,
obscene, libelous, or fraudulent. Any sponsor signage will be limited to the logo, physical
address and/or web address of the sponsor. All signage on City-controlled property will be
constructed of safe and sturdy materials and affixed in a safe and workmanlike manner, subject
to the approval of the City. Any material that might interfere with the safe, timely, and
convenient operation of the Program, or the safety of users of the scooters or the general public,
will not be allowed, including, without limitation, signs that contain any flashing elements,
electronic messaging, digital displays, sound emissions, mirrors, attention-getting devices, or any
other special effects. The sign may not include any flyers, papers, or any other item designed to
be removed from the sign itself.
D. Contractor shall create and maintain a City-specific website and/or social media
platform that explains the terms of service, including user instructions, privacy policies, and all
fees, costs, penalties, and unexpected charges.
E. The City reserves the right to request aggregated reports on system use, compliance,
and other aspects of operations (e.g. parking complaints, crashes, damaged or lost small
vehicles). If requested, this data shall be provided in .csv, .exls, .exlsm, or similar format.
F. The Contractor shall make anonymized trip data available to the public for use in
creating apps that are not affiliated with the companies or city.
G. The City reserves the right to require that Contractor send an opt-in user survey to all
users and to provide input into survey questions.
H. Contractor must ensure customer data privacy and that company policies are in
accordance with standard data privacy policies.
I. Contractor must provide customers with clear, prominent notification about what data
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 will be accessed (e.g. location services, camera, contacts, photos etc.) and explain how and why
data will be used. Notification must be active (e.g. affirmative confirmation-required to continue)
and should not be buried in larger terms-of-service notifications.
J. All electric scooters must comply with weight bearing standards established by the
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC Public Law 107-309) and all other federal, state,
and city safety standards.
K. The maximum motor-assist speed for all electric scooters shall be fifteen (15) miles
per hour, which may be achieved through the use of governor or other speed controller.
L. All scooters must have always-on front and back lights that are visible from a distance
of at least 300 feet under normal atmospheric conditions at night. Front and rear lights must stay
illuminated for at least ninety (90) seconds after the scooter has stopped.
M. All electric scooters must have, and clearly display, a unique, permanent identification
number that is provided to the City.
N. Contractors must ensure that all electric scooters are inspected, maintained, and/or
replaced on a mutually agreed-upon schedule with the City.
O. Contractors must have the ability to remotely lock-down individual electric scooters
(e.g. when they are deemed/reported unsafe.)
VI.

Contract Requirements

Submitting entities, if selected, must be willing to sign a contract with the City which will
include certain provisions, among which are the following:
6.1
Contract Documents. The contract shall consist of (1) the RFP; (2) the proposal
submitted by the contractor to this RFP; and (3) the contract. In the event of a discrepancy
between the contract, the RFP and the submitted proposal, the terms that provide the greater
benefit to the City and/or impose the greater obligation to the contractor will prevail.
6.2
Administration. The contract will be administered by the City of Knoxville Office of
Business Support.
6.3
Independent Contractor. The relationship of contractor to the City will be that of
independent contractor. The contractor will be solely and entirely responsible for its acts and
omissions and for the acts and omissions of its agents, employees, servants and subcontractors
done during the performance of the contract. All services performed by the contractor shall be
provided in an independent contractor capacity and not in the capacity of officers, agents, or
employees of the City.
6.4
Assignment. The contractor shall not assign or transfer any interest in this contract
without prior written consent of the City.

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 6.5
Indemnification and Hold Harmless. The successful proposer will be required to sign a
contract with the City which contains the following indemnification clause. This
indemnification clause will not be altered in any way. Failure to agree with this indemnification
clause in the contract may result in the City moving to the next responsible responsive proposer.
Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees and agents
from any and all liabilities which may accrue against the City, its officers, employees and agents
or any third party for any and all lawsuits, claims, demands, losses or damages alleged to have
arisen from an act or omission of Contractor in performance of this Agreement or from
Contractor's failure to perform this Agreement using ordinary care and skill, except where such
injury, damage, or loss was caused by the sole negligence of the City, its agents or employees.
Contractor shall save, indemnify and hold the City harmless from the cost of the defense of any
claim, demand, suit or cause of action made or brought against the City alleging liability
referenced above, including, but not limited to, costs, fees, attorney fees, and other expenses of
any kind whatsoever arising in connection with the defense of the City; and Contractor shall
assume and take over the defense of the City in any such claim, demand, suit, or cause of action
upon written notice and demand for same by the City. Contractor will have the right to defend
the City with counsel of its choice that is satisfactory to the City, and the City will provide
reasonable cooperation in the defense as Contractor may request. Contractor will not consent to
the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement with respect to an indemnified claim
without the prior written consent of the City, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or
delayed. The City shall have the right to participate in the defense against the indemnified
claims with counsel of its choice at its own expense.
Contractor shall save, indemnify and hold City harmless and pay judgments that shall be
rendered in any such actions, suits, claims or demands against City alleging liability referenced
above.
The indemnification and hold harmless provisions of this Agreement shall survive termination of
the Agreement.
6.6
Termination. The City may revoke or terminate this Pilot Program Agreement at any
time, with or without cause, by written notice of termination to the Contractor.
If the City terminates this Agreement, and such termination is not a result of a default by the
Contractor, the Contractor shall be entitled to receive as its sole and exclusive remedy the
following amounts from the City, and the City shall have no further or other obligations to the
Contractor: the amount due to the Contractor for work executed through the date of termination,
not including any future fees, profits, or other compensation or payments which the Contractor
would have been entitled to receive if this Agreement had not been terminated.
The City may, by written notice of default to the Contractor, terminate the whole or any part of
this Agreement if the Contractor fails to perform any provisions of this Agreement and does not
cure such failure within a period of ten (10) days (or such longer period as the Purchasing Agent
may authorize in writing) after receipt of said notice from the Purchasing Agent specifying such
failure. If this Agreement is terminated in whole or in part for default, the City may procure,
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 upon such terms and in such manner as the Purchasing Agent may deem appropriate, supplies or
services similar to those terminated.
6.7
Insurance. When applicable and prior to the commencement of the contract, contractor
must, at its sole expense, obtain and maintain in full force and effect for the duration of the
Agreement and any extension hereof at least the following types and amounts of insurance for
claims which may arise from or in connection with this Agreement. Contractor shall furnish the
City of Knoxville with properly executed certificates of insurance which shall clearly evidence
all insurance required by the City. All insurance must be underwritten by insurers with an A.M.
Best rating of A-VIII or better. Such insurance shall be at a minimum the following:
A.

Commercial General Liability Insurance; occurrence version commercial
general liability insurance, and if necessary umbrella liability insurance, with a
limit of not less than $2,000,000 each occurrence for bodily injury, personal
injury, property damage, and products and completed operations. If such
insurance contains a general aggregate limit, it shall apply separately to the
work/location in this Agreement or be no less than $3,000,000.
Such insurance shall:
(a.) Contain or be endorsed to contain a provision that includes the City, its
officials, officers, employees, and volunteers as additional insureds with respect
to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the
Contractor including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with
such work or operations. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the
scope of its protection afforded to the above-listed insureds. Proof of additional
insured status up to and including copies of endorsements and/or policy wording
will be required.
(b.) For any claims related to this project, Contractor's insurance coverage shall be
primary insurance as respects the City, its officers, officials, officers, employees,
and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance programs covering the City, its
officials, officers, employees, and volunteers shall be excess of Contractor's
insurance and shall not contribute with it.
(c.) At the sole discretion of the City, dedicated limits of liability for this specific
project may be required.

B.

Automobile Liability Insurance; including vehicles owned, hired, and nonowned, with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 each accident.
Such insurance shall include coverage for loading and unloading hazards.
Insurance shall contain or be endorsed to contain a provision that includes the
City, its officials, officers, employees, and volunteers as additional insureds with
respect to liability arising out of automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed
by or on behalf of Contractor.

C.

Workers' Compensation Insurance. Contractor shall maintain workers'
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 compensation insurance with statutory limits as required by the State of
Tennessee or other applicable laws and employers' liability insurance with limits
of not less than $500,000. Contractor shall require each of its subcontractors to
provide Workers' Compensation for all of the latter's employees to be engaged in
such work unless such employees are covered by Contractor's workers'
compensation insurance coverage.
D.
Other Insurance Requirements. Contractor shall:
 Prior to commencement of services, furnish the City with original certificates and
amendatory endorsements effecting coverage required by this section and provide that
such insurance shall not be cancelled, allowed to expire, or be materially reduced in
coverage except on thirty (30) days' prior written notice to the City Attorney of
Knoxville; P.O. Box 1631; Knoxville, Tennessee 37901. Proof of policy provisions
regarding notice of cancellation will be required.


Upon the City's request, provide certified copies of endorsements and policies if
requested by the City in lieu of or in addition to certificates of insurance. Copies of
policies will only be requested when contracts are deemed to be extremely or
uniquely hazardous, include a dollar amount that is significant to the overall budget of
the City or a City Department, or the coverage(s) may not follow standard insurance
forms. A policy will only be requested after the City's Risk Manager has reviewed
the contract and proof of coverage has been provided. Should the certificate of
insurance refer to specific coverage wording or endorsements(s), proof of such policy
wording or endorsement(s) will be required.



Replace certificates, policies, and endorsements for any such insurance expiring prior
to completion of services.



Maintain such insurance from the time services commence until services are
completed. Failure to maintain or renew coverage or to provide evidence of renewal
may be treated by the City as a material breach of contract.



If Contractor cannot procure insurance through an insurer having an A.M. Best rating
of A-VIII, Contractor may, in the alternative, place such insurance with insurer
licensed to do business in Tennessee and having A.M. Best Company ratings of no
less than A. Modification of this standard may be considered upon appeal to the City
Law Director.



Require all subcontractors to maintain during the term of the Agreement Commercial
General Liability insurance, Business Automobile Liability insurance, and Workers'
Compensation/Employer's Liability insurance (unless subcontractor's employees are
covered by Contractor's insurance) in the same manner as specified for Contractor.
Contractor shall furnish subcontractors' certificates of insurance to the City without
expense immediately upon request.



Large Deductibles; Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductibles and/or self-insured
retentions greater than $50,000 must be disclosed to and approved by the City of
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 Knoxville prior to the commencement of services. Use of large deductibles and/or
self-insured retentions may require proof of financial ability as determined by the
City.


Waiver of Subrogation Required. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of
subrogation against the City, its officers, officials, and employees for losses arising
from work performed by Contractor for the City. Proof of waiver of subrogation up
to and including copies of endorsements and/or policy wording will be required.



Occurrence Basis Requirement. All general liability policies must be written on an
occurrence basis, unless the Risk Manager determines that a claims made basis is
reasonable in the specific circumstance. Use of policies written on a claims made
basis must be approved by the City. Risk Manager and retroactive dates and/or
continuation dates must be provided to the City prior to commencement of any work
performed. Professional Liability and Environmental Liability (Pollution Coverage)
are most commonly written on a claims made basis and are generally acceptable in
that form.

6.8
Ethical Standards. Attention of all firms is directed to the following provisions contained
in the Code of the City of Knoxville: Chapter 24, Article II, Section 24-33 entitled “Debts owed
by persons receiving payments other than Salary;” Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 11. the
Contractor hereby takes notice of and affirms that it is not in violation of, or has not participated,
and will not participate, in the violation of any of the following ethical standards prescribed by
the Knoxville City Code:
A. Section 2-1048. Conflict of Interest.
It shall be unlawful for any employee of the city to participate, directly or indirectly,
through decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, preparation of any part of a
purchase request, influencing the content of any specification or purchase standard,
rendering of advice, investigation, auditing or otherwise, in any proceeding or
application, request for ruling or other determination, claim or controversy or other
matter pertaining to any contract or subcontract and any solicitation or proposal therefore,
where to the employee’s knowledge there is a financial interest possessed by:
(1) the employee or the employee’s immediate family;
(2) A business other than a public agency in which the employee or member of
the employee’s immediate family serves as an officer, director, trustee, partner or
employee; or
(3) Any person or business with whom the employee or a member of the
employee’s immediate family is negotiating or has an arrangement concerning
prospective employment.
B. Section 2-1049. Receipt of Benefits from City Contracts by Council Members,
Employees and Officers of the City.
It shall be unlawful for any member of council, member of the board of education, officer
or employee of the city to have or hold any interest in the profits or emoluments of any
contract, job, work or service, either by himself or by another, directly or indirectly. Any
such contract for a job, work or service for the city in which any member of council,
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 member of the board of education, officer or employee has or holds any such interest is
void.
C. Section 2-1050. Gratuities and Kickbacks Prohibited.
It is unlawful for any person to offer, give or agree to give to any person, while a city
employee, or for any person, while a city employee, to solicit, demand, accept or agree to
accept from another person, anything of a pecuniary value for or because of:
(1) An official action taken, or to be taken, or which could be taken;
(2) A legal duty performed, or to be performed, or which could be performed; or
(3) A legal duty violated, or to be violated, or which could be violated by such
person while a city employee.
Anything of nominal value shall be presumed not to constitute a gratuity under
this section.
Kickbacks. It is unlawful for any payment, gratuity, or benefit to be made by or on
behalf of a subcontractor or any person associated therewith as an inducement for the
award of a subcontract or order.
D. Section 2-1051. Covenant Relating to Contingent Fees.
(a) Representation of Contractor. Every person, before being awarded a contract in
excess of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) with the city, shall represent that no other
person has been retained to solicit or secure the contract with the city upon an agreement
or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee, except for
bona fide employees or bona fide established commercial, selling agencies maintained by
the person so representing for the purpose of securing business.
(b) Intentional Violation Unlawful. The intentional violation of the representation
specified in subsection (a) of this section is unlawful.
E. Section 2-1052. Restrictions on Employment of Present and Former City Employees.
Contemporaneous employment prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any city employee to
become or be, while such employee, an employee of any party contracting with the
particular department or agency in which the person is employed.
For violations of the ethical standards outlined in the Knoxville City Code, the City has
the following remedies:
(1) Oral or written warnings or reprimands;
(2) Cancellation of transactions; and
(3) Suspension or debarment from being a Contractor or subcontractor under city
or city-funded contracts.
The value of anything transferred in violation of these ethical standards shall be
recoverable by the City from such person. All procedures under this section shall be in
accord with due process requirements, included but not limited to a right to notice and
hearing prior to imposition of any cancellation, suspension or debarment from being a
Contractor or subcontractor under a city contract.
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 6.9
Firms must comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246 and 11375 which
prohibit discrimination in employment regarding race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
Firms must also comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Copeland Anti-Kick Back
Act, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, Section 402 of the Vietnam Veterans
Adjustment Act of 1974, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, all of which are herein incorporated by reference.
6.10 Firms shall give consideration to the inclusion of minority firms or individuals in this
project, and shall advise the city in this proposal of their efforts to do so.
6.11 Firms shall give consideration to the use of environmentally sustainable best practices,
and shall advise the city in this submittal of qualifications of their efforts to do so.
6.12 Federal, State, and Local Requirements. Each submitting entity is responsible for full
compliance with all laws, rules and regulations which may be applicable.
6.13 Licenses. Before a contract is signed by the City, the submitting entity, if selected, must
provide the City Purchasing Division with a copy of its valid business license or with an
affidavit explaining why it is exempt from the business licensure requirements of the city or
county in which it is headquartered. If a contract is signed, the contractor’s business license shall
be kept current throughout the duration of the contract, and the contractor shall inform the City
of changes in its business name or location. The contractor must be a licensed professional as
required by the state of Tennessee, see T.C.A. Sections 62-2-101 et. seq., for any services in this
contract requiring such licensure.
6.14 Funding. The City's performance and obligation to pay under this contract is subject to
funding contingent upon an annual appropriation.
6.15 Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the substantive laws of the State of Tennessee and its conflict of laws
provisions. Venue for any action arising between the City and the Contractor from the
Agreement shall lie in Knox County, Tennessee.
6.16 Subcontracts to the Agreement. Contractor shall not enter into a subcontract for any of
the services performed under this Agreement without obtaining the prior written approval of the
City.
6.17 Amendments. This Agreement may be modified only by a written amendment or
addendum that has been executed and approved by the appropriate officials shown on the
signature page of the Agreement.
6.18 Captions. The captions appearing in the Agreement are for convenience only and are not
a part of the Agreement; they do not in any way limit or amplify the provisions of the
Agreement.
6.19

Severability. If any provision of the Agreement is determined to be unenforceable or
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 invalid, such determination shall not affect the validity of the other provisions contained in the
Agreement. Failure to enforce any provision of the Agreement does not affect the rights of the
parties to enforce such provision in another circumstance, nor does it affect the rights of the
parties to enforce any other provision of this Agreement at any time.
6.20 No Benefit for Third Parties. The services to be performed by the Contractor pursuant to
the Agreement with the City are intended solely for the benefit of the City, and no benefit is
conferred hereby, nor is any contractual relationship established herewith, upon or with any
person or entity not a party to the Agreement. No such person or entity shall be entitled to rely
on the Contractor's performance of its services hereunder, and no right to assert a claim against
the City or the Contractor, its officers, employees, agents, or contractors shall accrue to the
Contractor or to any subcontractors, independently retained professional consultant, supplier,
fabricator, manufacturer, lender, tenant, insurer, surety, or any other third party as a result of this
Agreement or the performance or non-performance of the Contractor's services hereunder.
6.21 Non-Reliance of Parties. Parties explicitly agree that they have not relied upon any
earlier or outside representations other than what has been included in the Agreement.
Furthermore, neither party has been induced to enter into this Agreement by anything other than
the specific written terms set forth herein.
6.22 Force Majeure. Neither party shall be liable to the other for any delay or failure to
perform any of the services or obligations set forth in this Agreement due to causes beyond its
reasonable control, and performance times shall be considered extended for a period of time
equivalent to the time lost because of such delay plus a reasonable period of time to allow the
parties to recommence performance of their respective obligations hereunder. Should a
circumstance of force majeure last more than ninety (90) days, either party may by written notice
to the other terminate this Agreement. The term "force majeure" as used herein shall means the
following: acts of God; strikes, lockouts or other industrial disturbances; acts of public enemies;
orders or restraints of any kind of the government of the United States or of the State or any of
their departments, agencies or officials, or any civil or military authority; insurrections, riots,
landslides, earthquakes, fires, storms, tornadoes, droughts, floods, explosions, breakage or
accident to machinery, transmission pipes or canals; or any other cause or event not reasonably
within the control of either party.
6.23 EEO/AA. The City of Knoxville is an EE/AA/Title VI/Section 504/ADA/ADEA
Employer.
6.24 By submitting a proposal, the submitting entity agrees to all terms and conditions
established in this RFP, including its contract requirements.
6.25 No Endorsement or Exclusive Right to Operate. Once a firm is selected to participate in
this program, it may not claim that it has been endorsed by the City without prior written
authorization to do so. Selection does not convey any exclusive rights to the firm to operate an
electric scooter business within the territorial limits of the City.
VII.

Instructions to Submitting Entities

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 All submissions of proposals shall comply with the following instructions. These instructions
ensure that (1) submissions contain the information and documents required by the City RFP and
(2) the submissions have a degree of uniformity to facilitate evaluation.
7.1

General

Submission forms and RFP documentation may be obtained on or after December 14, 2018, at
no charge from:
City of Knoxville Purchasing Division
City/County Building
400 Main Street, Room 667
Knoxville, Tennessee 37902
between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday or by calling 865/2152070. Forms and RFP information are also available on the City web site at
www.knoxvilletn.gov/purchasing where it can be read or printed using Adobe Acrobat Reader
software.
7.2

Submission Information

Proposals shall include six (6) hard copies (one original and five duplicates—mark the original
as such) and one electronic copy of the proposal (.pdf format on CD or USB drive only—mark
the storage device with the company name); the electronic version shall be an exact duplicate
of the original, and the electronic version will be the official document exhibited in the contract.
Electronic submissions must be included with the sealed submissions; do not email your
submission.
IMPORTANT NOTE: A minimum of one of the submitted proposals must bear an
original signature, signed in ink (duplicated signatures substituted for original ink
signatures may result in rejection of the proposals). This document is the official, original
submission; the required copies may have copied signatures. The signature must be entered
above the typed or printed name and title of the signer. All proposals must be signed by an
officer of the company authorized to bind the firm to a contract.
Proposals will be received until 11:00:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on January 8, 2019. Each proposal
must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to:
City of Knoxville Purchasing Division
City/County Building
400 Main Street, Room 667
Knoxville, TN 37902
IMPORTANT NOTE: Each mailing envelope or carton containing a proposal or multiple
copies of the proposal must be sealed and plainly marked on the outside “Electric Scooter
Share Pilot Program.” Proposers are reminded that the Purchasing Division receives many bids
and proposals for any number of solicitations; unlabeled submissions are extremely difficult to
match to their appropriate solicitations and therefore may be rejected.
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 Any proposals received after the time and date on the cover sheet will not be considered. It shall
be the sole responsibility of the submitting entity to have the proposal delivered to the City of
Knoxville Purchasing Division on or before that date.
Late proposals will not be considered. Proposals that arrive late due to the fault of United States
Postal Service, United Parcel Service, DHL, FEDEX, any delivery/courier service, or any other
carrier of any sort are still considered late and shall not be accepted by the City. Such proposals
shall remain unopened and will be returned to the submitting entity upon request.
7.3

Format

The City is committed to reducing waste. Submissions of qualifications must be typed on 8.5 x
11 inch wide white paper, printed on both sides. DO NOT BIND the document; instead, staple
or binder clip the submission together and place in a sealed envelope (see Paragraph 7.2). Pages
must be consecutively numbered. A table of contents must be included in the proposal
immediately after the title page, and each of the following numbered sections must be tabbed.
Proposals shall be structured as follows. Numbered items listed below should have a numbered
tab page:
1. Title Page
2. Table of Contents
3. Submission Forms:
A. Form S-1
B. Non-Collusion Affidavit
C. No Contact/No Advocacy Affidavit
D. Iran Divestment Act Certification of Noninclusion
E. Diversity Business Enterprise Program
4. Body of Proposal: Information which submitting entity wishes to include
NOTE: All required submission forms may be found in this solicitation document.
7.4

Evaluation of Proposals

All qualified submissions received by the deadline will be analyzed by the Evaluation
Committee according to the criteria outlined in these specifications. Failure to comply with the
provisions of the RFP may cause any proposal to be ineligible for evaluation. Each submittal of
proposals will be initially analyzed and judged according to the evaluation criteria below. The
maximum score is 100 points.
The City reserves full discretion to determine the capability of proposing entities. Proposers, if
asked, will provide, in a timely manner, any and all information that the City deems necessary to
make such a decision. In addition to materials provided in the written responses to this RFP, the
Committee may request additional material, information, references, a site visit, or a live test
demonstration from the submitting entity or others.

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 The Evaluation Committee may or may not decide to interview any or all proposing entities at a
time and date determined by the City in order to address questions and more fully ascertain how
the solution to this project satisfies the evaluation criteria. Firms and/or teams responding to this
Request for Proposals shall be available for interviews with the Evaluation Committee.
Discussions may be conducted with responsible submitting entities for purposes of clarification
to assure full understanding of and conformance to the RFP requirements. Selection shall be
based on the firms’ qualifications applicable to the scope and nature of the services to be
performed per this request for proposals. Determination of firms’ qualifications shall be based
on their written responses to this Request for Proposals and information presented to the
Evaluation Committee during oral interviews, if any.
In addition to materials provided in the written responses to this Request for Proposals, the
Committee may request additional material, information, or references from the submitting entity
or others.
Provided it is in the best interest of the City of Knoxville, the firm or team determined to be the
most responsive to the City of Knoxville, taking into consideration the evaluation factors set
forth in this Request for Proposals, will be selected to begin contract negotiations. The firm or
team selected will be notified at the earliest practical date and invited to submit more
comprehensive information if necessary. If no satisfactory agreement can be reached with the
“most responsive firm,” the City may elect to negotiate with the next best and most responsive
firm or team.
VIII. Evaluation Criteria
An evaluation team, composed of representatives of the City, will evaluate proposals on a variety
of quantitative and qualitative criteria. Upon receipt of proposals, the City will review to
determine whether the proposal is acceptable or non-acceptable based on the criteria outlined
below.
The criteria and the associated weights upon which the evaluation of the proposals will be based
include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Qualifications/Experience of Firm – 30 points: Experience and demonstrated
competence of the proposing entity and team members in successfully providing similar
services, including their prior experience working in the Knoxville community. Proposer
additionally shall provide a minimum of three (3) references with contact information.
2. Approach to Implementation – 20 points: Thoroughness of the proposed plan to
successfully implement the scope of work within the proposed implementation schedule.
3. Quality of the Scooter Sharing Program – 30 points: Quality of proposed Program
infrastructure and technology, plan for operation & maintenance, proposed response time
to customers and issue resolution, rider education and emphasis on safety, plans to
complement existing bike share program and enhance visitors’ experience, and approach
to minimizing negative impacts to the general public.
4. Approach to and Quality of Information Sharing – 20 points: Quality, depth, and
accuracy of program data and other information that will be shared with the City to assess
impact, use, and safety of the pilot.
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 Submission Forms

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CITY OF KNOXVILLE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Electric Scooter Share Pilot Program
Submission Form S-1
Proposals to be Received by 11:00:00 a.m., Eastern Time; January 8, 2019; in Room 667674, City/County Building; Knoxville, Tennessee.

IMPORTANT: Proposals shall include six (6) hard copies (one original and five duplicates—
mark the original as such) and one electronic copy of the proposal (.pdf format on CD or USB
drive only—mark the storage device with the company name); the electronic version shall be
an exact duplicate of the original, and the electronic version will be the official document
exhibited in the contract. Electronic submissions must be included with the sealed
submissions; do not email your submission.

Please complete the following:
Legal Name of Proposer:______________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: _________________________________________________________
Fax Number: _______________________________________________________________
Contact Person: _____________________________________________________________
Email Address: _____________________________________________________________
DUNS #: ___________________________________________________________________
Signature: __________________________________________________________________

Name and Title of Signer:_____________________________________________________

Note: Failure to use these response sheets may disqualify your submission.

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 NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
State of ______________________
County of _________________________
_________________________________, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

(5)

He/She is the _____________________ of _____________________, the firm that has
submitted the attached Proposal;
He/She is fully informed respecting the preparation and contents of the attached Proposal and of
all pertinent circumstances respecting such Proposal;
Such Proposal is genuine and is not a collusive or sham Proposal;
Neither the said firm nor any of its officers, partners, owners, agents, representatives,
employees or parties in interest, including this affiant, has in any way colluded, conspired,
connived or agreed, directly or indirectly, with any other vendor, firm or person to submit
collusive or sham proposal in connection with the contract or agreement for which the attached
Proposal has been submitted or to refrain from making a proposal in connection with such
contract or agreement, or collusion or communication or conference with any other firm, or, to
fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the proposal price or the proposal price of any other
firm, or to secure through any collusion, conspiracy, connivance, or unlawful agreement any
advantage against the City of Knoxville or any person interested in the proposed contract or
agreement; and
The proposal of service outlined in the Proposal is fair and proper and is not tainted by
collusion, conspiracy, connivance, or unlawful agreement on the part of the firm or any
of its agents, representatives, owners, employees, or parties including this affiant.

(Signed): ________________________________

Title: ___________________________________

Subscribed and sworn to before me this _________ day of _______________, 20__.
__________________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC

My Commission expires ______________________

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 No Contact/No Advocacy Affidavit

State of
County of

________________________________________, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that:
(1) He/She is the owner, partner, officer, representative, or agent of _________________________
_________________________, the Proposer that has submitted the attached Proposal;
(2) The Proposer ___________________________________ swears or affirms that he/she will
abide by the following “No Contact” and “No Advocacy” clauses:
a) NO CONTACT POLICY: After the posting of this solicitation to the Purchasing Division's
website, any contact initiated by any proposer with any City of Knoxville representative
concerning this proposal is strictly prohibited, unless such contact is made with the Assistant
Purchasing Agent (Penny Owens). Any unauthorized contact may cause the disqualification of
the proposer from this procurement transaction.
b) NO ADVOCATING POLICY: To ensure the integrity of the review and evaluation process,
companies and/or individuals submitting proposals for any part of this project, as well as those
persons and/or companies representing such proposers, may not lobby or advocate to the City of
Knoxville staff including, but not limited to, members of City Council, Office of the Mayor,
Office of Business Support or any other City staff.
Any company and/or individual who does not comply with the above stated “No Contact” and “No
Advocating” policies may be subject to having their proposal rejected from consideration.

Signed:__________________________________________
Title:____________________________________________

Subscribed and sworn to before me this ______ day of ___________________, 2_______.

My commission expires:__________________________

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 IRAN DIVESTMENT ACT
Certification of Noninclusion
NOTICE: Pursuant to the Iran Divestment Act, Tenn. Code Ann. § 12-12-106 requires the State of
Tennessee Chief Procurement Officer to publish, using creditable information freely available to the
public, a list of persons it determines engage in investment activities in Iran, as described in § 12-12105. Inclusion on this list makes a person ineligible to contract with the state of Tennessee; if a person
ceases its engagement in investment activities in Iran, it may be removed from the list. A list of entities
ineligible to contract in the State of Tennessee Department of General Services or any political
subdivision of the State may be found here:
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/generalservices/documents/cpo/cpo-library/public-informationlibrary/List_of_persons_pursuant_to_Tenn._Code_Ann._12-12106_Iran_Divestment_Act_updated_7.7.17.pdf

By submission of this bid, each bidder and each person signing on behalf of any bidder certifies, and in
the case of a joint bid each party thereto certifies as to its own organization, under penalty of perjury,
that to the best of its knowledge and belief that each bidder is not on the list created pursuant to T.C.A.
§ 12-12-106.
Vendor Name (Printed)

Address

By (Authorized Signature)

Date Executed

Printed Name and Title of Person Signing

NOTARY PUBLIC:
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ______ day of ___________________, 2_______.

My commission expires:__________________________

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 DIVERSITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
(DBE) PROGRAM
The City of Knoxville strongly encourages prime contractors to employ diverse businesses in the
fulfillment of contracts/projects for the City of Knoxville.
The City of Knoxville’s Fiscal Year 2018 goal is to conduct 4.03% of its business with minority-owned
businesses, 16.30% of its business with woman-owned businesses, and 39.77% with small businesses.
While the City cannot engage (pursuant to state law) in preferential bidding practices, the City does
strongly encourage prime contractors to seek out and hire diverse businesses in order to help the City
meet its goals as stated above. As such, the City encourages prime contractors to seek out and consider
competitive sub-bids and quotations from diverse businesses.
For DBE tracking purposes, the City requests that prime contractors who are bidding, proposing, or
submitting statements of qualifications record whether or not they plan to employ DBE’s as subcontractors or consultants. With that in mind, please fill out, sign and submit (with your bid/proposal) the
following sub-contractor/ consultant statement.

CITY OF KNOXVILLE DIVERSITY BUSINESS DEFINITIONS
Diversity Business Enterprise (DBE’s) are minority-owned (MOB), women-owned (WOB), servicedisabled veteran-owned (SDVO), and small businesses (SB), who are impeded from normal entry into
the economic mainstream because of past practices of discrimination based on race or ethnic
background. These persons must own at least 51% of the entity and operate or control the business on a
daily basis.
Minority: A person who is a citizen or lawful admitted permanent resident of the United States and
who is a member of one (1) of the following groups:
a.

African American, persons having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa;

b.

Hispanic American, persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South
American or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race;

c.

Native American, persons who have origin in any of the original peoples of North
America ;

d.

Asian American, person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East,
Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, or the Pacific Islands.

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 Minority-owned business (MOB) is a continuing, independent, for profit business that performs a
commercially useful function, and is at least fifty-one percent (51%) owned and controlled by one (1) or
more minority individuals.
Woman-owned business (WOB) is a continuing, independent, for profit business that performs a
commercially useful function, and is at least fifty-one percent (51%) owned and controlled by one (1) or
more women.
Service Disabled Veteran-owned business (SDOV) is a continuing, independent, for profit business that
performs a commercially useful function, owned by any person who served honorably on active duty in
the armed forces of the United States with at least a twenty percent (20%) disability that is service
connected. Meaning such disability was incurred or aggravated in the line of duty in the active military,
naval or air service, and is at least fifty-one percent (51%) owned and controlled by one (1) or more
service disabled veteran.
Small Business (SB) is a continuing, independent, for profit business which performs a commercially
useful function and has total gross receipts of not more than ten million dollars ($10,000,000) average
over a three-year period or employs no more than ninety-nine (99) persons on a full-time basis.

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 Subcontractor/Consultant Statement
(TO BE SUBMITTED IN THE BID/PROPOSAL ENVELOPE)
We_______________________________________________________ do certify that on the
(Bidder/Proposer Company Name)
___________________________________________________________________________
(Project Name)

$____________________________________
(Amount of Bid)

Please select one:

□ Option A: Intent to subcontract using Diverse Businesses
A Diversity business will be employed as subcontractor(s), vendor(s), supplier(s), or professional
service(s). The estimated dollar value of the amount that we plan to pay is:
$_____________________________________.
Estimated Amount of Subcontracted Service
Diversity Business Enterprise Utilization
Diverse
Classification
(MOB, WOB,
Amount
Name of Diverse Business

Description of
Work/Project

SB, SDOV)

□ Option B: Intent to perform work “without” using Diverse Businesses
We hereby certify that it is our intent to perform 100 % of the work required for the contract, work
will be completed without subcontracting, or we plan to subcontract with non-Diverse companies.
DATE:____________________

COMPANY NAME:_____________________________

SUBMITTED BY: ________________________________ TITLE: _____________________
(Authorized Representative)

ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE: _______________________________________________________
TELEPHONE NO: _____________________________________________________________

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