40100 - McNairy Manhole Cover Repair

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the removal and replacement or repair of junction boxes and manholes at 15 locations along State Route 15 in McNairy County, with work to be performed at the destination site in Bethel Springs, TN. The solicitation, numbered 40100-13904, was posted on May 8, 2026, and responses are due by June 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT. The contract is a one-time purchase with a maximum liability of $264,700 and will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, meaning the lowest bid that fully meets all mandatory requirements will be selected. All work must comply with the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction dated January 1, 2021, and materials must be sourced from TDOT’s Qualified Producer and Qualified Products Lists. Bids must be submitted exclusively through the Edison Supplier Portal using Internet Explorer or Firefox; Google Chrome is unsupported, and failure to comply with submission procedures may result in disqualification. Contractors must adhere to strict Tennessee-specific contractual provisions, including maintaining general and auto liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 each, workers’ compensation as required by law, and naming the State as an additional insured with a waiver of subrogation. Additional requirements include certification of compliance with the Iran Divestment Act and prohibition of participation in the boycott of Israel, both under penalty of perjury. Contractors must not employ illegal immigrants and are required to submit semi-annual attestations via the state’s E-Verify system. Financial and operational records must be retained for five years after final payment and are subject to audit. The State retains ownership of all delivered goods and may assume performance of services with 30 days’ notice without breach. All areas must be left broom clean upon completion, and the contractor is responsible for indemnifying the State against all claims arising from their work. Invoices must be F.O.B. destination, tax-exempt documentation must be provided, and monthly reporting of GO-BID-certified business participation is mandatory. The contract prohibits use of the State’s name or logo in marketing and voids any provisions violating Tennessee law. Bidders must be registered with the Tennessee Department of Revenue and hold required state contractor licenses, and all documentation must be submitted via the EDISON portal by the deadline.