40100-State Route 53 Widening, Cannon Co.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the widening of State Route 53 in Cannon County at Lane Mile 13.002 under solicitation number 40100-13902, with Amendment 1 providing clarified answers to submitted questions and an updated specifications document. The work involves full reconstruction including traffic control, sawcutting and removal of existing asphalt, excavation for a 10-inch compacted pug base stone laid in two lifts at 100% density, placement of 6.25-inch asphalt, and complete site restoration through debris removal and seeding/strawing of disturbed areas. All materials must come from TDOT’s Qualified Products List, and work must comply with TDOT’s Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, the MUTCD, and applicable state standards. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price award on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, meaning the lowest compliant bid will be selected without trade-offs. Performance is due by May 31, 2026, with F.O.B. destination delivery terms placing responsibility for safe transport and delivery on the contractor, and acceptance by the State occurring at the project site in Dunlap, TN. Respondents must register and submit bids electronically through the Tennessee Supplier Portal, with a mandatory deadline of May 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT. Paper submissions are accepted but must be manually signed and clearly labeled. Bidders are required to maintain current vendor profiles in the portal, as passwords expire every 90 days and system inactivity will log users out after 30 minutes. Mandatory certifications include compliance with the Iran Divestment Act, prohibition of participation in the boycott of Israel, adherence to prohibitions against employing illegal immigrants, and proof of Tennessee Department of Revenue registration. Contractors must also submit a payment bond equal to 25% of the contract’s maximum liability, maintain general liability, auto liability, and workers’ compensation insurance with the State named as an additional insured, and ensure prevailing wage compliance. All goods delivered become State property, and financial records must be retained for five years post-payment for audit. The State retains the right to inspect and accept work upon delivery, with failure to meet specifications subject to correction within 30 days. Confidentiality of State-provided information is required, and no gifts or benefits may be offered to state employees. The point of contact for procurement inquiries is Celena Milliken, and no