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The contract involves on-call repair and installation of Longitudinal Cable Barrier (LCB) systems on Interstate and State Routes across eleven Tennessee counties: Benton, Crockett, Decatur, Dyer, Fayette, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, Obion, Shelby, and Tipton. Work is issued through individual callouts, each limited to one cable barrier area, and must be completed within ten working days of receipt. All installations occur in medians and require strict adherence to the April 1, 2026 edition of the Tennessee Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, manufacturer’s specifications, and applicable supplemental provisions. Only qualified products listed on the QPL are permitted, and concrete used must meet CLASS “A” standards with a minimum 3,000 psi compressive strength. Cable tension must be verified and recorded after every impact repair using a tension meter, with biannual inspections conducted in winter and summer at the Engineer’s discretion. The contractor is required to train state personnel on de-tensioning procedures and hazard recognition, and must submit updated manufacturer documentation for all installed systems. The contract is a unit-price agreement with no fixed ceiling, and payment is based on work actually performed and accepted under the specified unit prices. Bidding is conducted electronically via the Bid Express portal, requiring detailed unit pricing for every line item—failure to provide a unit price for any item results in automatic rejection. Each bid must include an electronic bid bond or certified check equal to at least five percent of the bid amount. Award will go to the lowest responsible bidder after a cost analysis by the Engineer to identify unbalanced pricing, which may result in progress payment limitations until 85 percent completion. Contractors must execute a full performance and payment bond within ten days of award, maintain all financial and operational records for three years after final payment, and comply with strict labor and employment regulations including prevailing wage laws, non-discrimination mandates, and prohibitions against knowingly employing illegal immigrants. Additionally, contractors must be licensed by the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors, in good standing with the Secretary of State, registered for Tennessee sales tax, compliant with NDAA 2019 telecommunications restrictions, and certifiable under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The overall contract period extends through December 31, 2027.