Call 002 CN261066

The Tennessee Department of Transportation has issued solicitation CN261066 for random on-call asphalt pothole patching on various Interstate and State Routes within Region 1, covering 24 Tennessee counties including Anderson, Blount, Campbell, and Carter. The contract, which must be completed by December 31, 2027, requires the contractor to execute permanent or temporary repairs based on Department callouts. Key performance mandates include commencing work within three working days of a callout and maintaining continuous operations until the callout is complete. All work must adhere to the April 1, 2026, Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and Special Provision 411AP, with mobile operations following MUTCD guidelines. The contract will be awarded to the apparently lowest responsible bidder based on submitted unit prices, though the Department may reject bids or limit payments if unit prices are deemed unbalanced. Bidders must be licensed by the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance Board for Licensing Contractors and must submit all bids and bid bonds electronically via Bid Express by October 2, 2026. Strict compliance is required regarding the submission of subcontractor bid quotes and the provision of payment and performance bonds. Penalties for non-compliance include liquidated damages of 2,500 dollars per day for failure to begin work or maintain continuous operations, and hourly fines for unauthorized lane closures.