40100 - Sign Removal Services

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for Sign Removal Services under solicitation number 40100-13901, with a proposed contract term of 60 months from the effective date upon award. The work will be performed across various locations in Tennessee, with Nashville as the primary point of performance and deliveries governed by F.O.B. Destination terms. Bidders must submit a detailed rate card for labor, vehicles, equipment, and tools, which will not be evaluated during selection but will serve as the basis for invoicing post-award under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable model. The estimated total contract value is $900,000, with the opportunity for multiple awards, potentially allocating up to 70% to the top offeror. All submissions must be made electronically via the State of Tennessee Supplier Portal at edison.tn.gov, with a strict deadline of June 17, 2026, and only Internet Explorer and Firefox are supported for access. Bidders must maintain an active profile, including current contact information, as passwords expire every 90 days and inactivity will log users out after 30 minutes. Contractors must comply with numerous state-specific statutory requirements including Tennessee Code Ann. §§ 12-3-309, 12-3-514, and 4-56-105, and certify compliance with the Iran Divestment Act, prohibition of the boycott of Israel, and non-discrimination policies. They are required to provide proof of Tennessee Department of Revenue registration, submit semi-annual attestations regarding employment of legal workers, and maintain a Certificate of Insurance naming the State as the certificate holder, filed at least 10 days prior to contract effectiveness. Work must meet industry-accepted standards and first-quality workmanship, with acceptance triggered automatically if the State does not notify defects within 30 days of performance. Additional obligations include leaving work sites in a broom-clean condition, prohibiting any advertising implying state endorsement, and ensuring no post-contract restrictions on former employees working for the State. The State retains the right to unilaterally assume part of the work with 30 days' notice and may expand scope through a Memorandum of Understanding, not a formal amendment. All confidential information obtained from the State remains protected indefinitely, and key obligations like insurance, confidentiality, and compliance certifications survive contract expiration. Invoices must be submitted with detailed line-item descriptions and are processed by the requesting agency, with