# Knox Buys #00003765

Stage rentals and equipment for Knox County Schools graduations

**Posted:** September 21, 2026
**Respond By:** October 22, 2026
**Identifier:** 00003765
**NAICS:** 532299

Knox County Schools is seeking bids for stage rentals and related equipment for graduation ceremonies, managed by the Knox County Procurement Division.
- **Government Buyer:**
  - Knox County Procurement Division, Knox County Schools, Knoxville, Tennessee
- **OEMs and Vendors:**
  - No specific OEMs or brands required; 'brands or equal' accepted if specifications are met
- **Products Requested:**
  - Stage platform (16' wide x 32' deep x 24" tall)
  - 4x4 stage riser
  - 24" riser legs
  - Black turf covering (per square foot)
  - Side and back stage components
  - Handicap accessible ramps (with riser ramp 4x4, terminal PC, safety rail, Bil-Jax riser legs, wood shim)
  - Pipe and drape (per linear foot, including uprights, bases, crossbars, black drapes, steel weights)
  - Samsonite white folding chairs
- **Services Requested:**
  - Delivery, setup, installation, disassembly, and relocation of stage components and chairs at multiple school locations
- **Unique Requirements:**
  - Vendors must provide descriptive literature and proof of comparability for alternate products
  - Compliance with insurance and criminal history checks
  - Handicap accessible ramps must meet regulatory standards
- **Period of Performance:**
  - Initial contract: January 1, 2027 to June 30, 2027 (six months)
  - Option to renew annually for up to five additional years

### Description

This solicitation is for the provision of stage rentals for Knox County Schools graduations. It includes various staging equipment and accessories such as stage platforms, risers, riser legs, turf covering, and side and back staging components. The project period is from January 1, 2027, to June 30, 2027. Bids must be submitted by October 22, 2026, and electronic quotes are allowed.

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