Bluegrass Lake Stormwater Mitigation - Pump Station

The Bluegrass Lake Stormwater Mitigation Pump Station project, solicitation number 3647, is a construction effort managed by the Tennessee Engineering and Public Works agency in Knox County. The scope of work includes site preparation activities such as clearing, grubbing, grading, and drainage improvements, as well as the construction of a pump station, a force main line, and retaining walls, concluding with asphalt milling and overlay for surface restoration. This project is funded by the U.S. Department of the Treasury under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal award number 21.027 and requires strict adherence to ARPA guidelines and the Tennessee Contractor's Licensing Act of 1976. Bids are due by 4:00 p.m. on April 15, 2025, and must be submitted physically by hand or commercial carrier to the Knox County Procurement Division; electronic submissions are strictly prohibited. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 31, 2025. Qualified bidders must be licensed Tennessee contractors and are required to provide a bid bond equal to 5 percent of the bid amount, with 100 percent performance and payment bonds due within 30 days of the contract award. Technical plans and specifications are available electronically through Ardura Group, Inc., but the final response must be printed and submitted using the provided bid envelope cover sheet.