Project Information

Bid Title

Property and Liability Insurance

Issuing Agency

City of Sevierville

Location

Tennessee

Published Date

Apr 10, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 28, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	Property and Liability Insurance
Category:	RFP
Status:	Open

Publication Date/Time: 4/10/2026 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 4/28/2026 11:59 PM Related Documents: Proposal Specifications - Property and Liability Insurance 2026

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Request for Proposals

For

PROPERTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE

COVERAGE

City of Sevierville

Risk Management

P. O. Box 5500

Sevierville, TN 37864-5500

Phone: (865) 453-5504

Contact: Rebecca Nowack

Email: rnowack@seviervilletn.org

April 2026

INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS

RECEIPT AND OPENING OF BIDS

The City of Sevierville, Tennessee (herein called the “Owner”) invites bids on the form(s) attached

hereto for Property and Liability Insurance Coverage. The Owner will RECEIVE BIDS UNTIL 11:00 AM on

April 28, 2026. at Sevierville City Hall, 120 Gary Wade Boulevard, Sevierville, Tennessee, 37862, (Mailing

address: P.O. Box 5500, Sevierville, Tennessee, 37864-5500). Bids will then be publicly opened and read

aloud at Sevierville City Hall, 120 Gary Wade Boulevard, Sevierville, Tennessee. The envelopes

containing the bids must be sealed, addressed to Tracy Baker, Assistant City Administrator and must

bear the following information:

Name of Bidder

Bidder’s Address

Date and Time of Bid Opening

Bid Enclosed: Property and Liability Insurance Coverage

Each bidder shall submit three (3) copies of the completed bid packet and one (1) electronic copy.

The Owner may consider informal any proposal not prepared and submitted in accordance with the

provisions hereof, and may waive any informality or reject any and all proposals. Any proposal received

after the time and date specified shall not be considered.

1. INTRODUCTION

The City of Sevierville, Tennessee (“City”) is requesting proposals from qualified insurance carriers

and/or licensed insurance agencies to provide Property and Liability Insurance Coverage for municipal

operations. The intent of this RFP is to secure comprehensive, financially sound, and stable coverage

that is substantially equivalent to or better than the City’s current coverage program.

2. BACKGROUND

The City of Sevierville is a full-service municipality providing public safety, public works, parks and

recreation, and administrative services. The City seeks proposals that maintain continuity of coverage,

improve risk management where possible, and provide competitive and sustainable pricing.

3. SCOPE OF SERVICES

A. Property Coverage:

- Buildings, contents, and infrastructure

- Replacement cost valuation

- Coverage for major perils

B. Liability Coverage:

- General Liability

- Automobile Liability

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- Public Officials Liability

- Law Enforcement Liability

- Employment Practices Liability

- Umbrella/Excess Liability

C. Additional Coverages:

- Cyber Liability (optional)

- Equipment Breakdown

- Crime/Fidelity

Coverage must be substantially equivalent to current coverage and clearly identify any exclusions or

deviations.

4. AVAILABLE INFORMATION

The City will provide current policies, loss runs, property schedules, and additional underwriting

information upon request.

5. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Proposers must be licensed in Tennessee, have experience with municipal clients, and provide coverage

through financially sound carriers rated A or better by recognized rating agencies.

6. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

Proposals shall include:

- Executive Summary

- Coverage Details

- Exceptions

- Pricing

- Financial Strength

- Experience and References

- Claims and Service Approach

7. EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals will be evaluated on coverage quality, financial strength, experience, risk management service

capabilities, cost, and responsiveness. The award will be based on best value.

8. CONTRACT TERM

Initial term of one (1) year with up to three (3) one-year renewal options subject to mutual agreement.

9. GENERAL CONDITIONS

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The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive informalities, and negotiate terms. The

selected proposer must comply with all applicable laws and provide indemnification as required. The

City is an equal opportunity entity and requires compliance with Title VI and Tennessee statutory

requirements.

10. QUESTIONS

All questions should be directed to:

Barnes Insurance Agency

Michael McCroskey

865-908-5000

michaelmccroskey@biatn.com

IRAN DIVESTMENT ACT

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 § 12-

15-106.

REFERENCES

Proposers shall provide a list of other agencies that have purchased and/or utilized the proposed or

similar services from your company.

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PROPOSAL FORM FOR

PROPERTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE

Company:

Contact Name:

Contact E-mail Address:

Address:

Phone:

Federal Tax Identification Number:

Business License #

Delivery Date:

Fax:

City:

It is further understood and agreed by the undersigned in submitting this proposal that the Owner

reserves the following rights and privileges:

a. To accept or reject any or all bids, and/or waive any of the informalities in the bidding.

b. To re-bid anytime during the term of the contract.

Note: Bidders shall not add any conditions or qualifying statements to this bid, except as provided

herein, as otherwise the bid may be declared irregular as not being responsive to the Advertisement

for Bids.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 524210Insurance Agencies and Brokerages

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