Call 003 CN263038

The contract solicitation CN263038 issued by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) outlines a task-order structure for the furnishing, fabrication, erection, and removal of aluminum roadway signs and associated support structures across Bedford, Cheatham, Davidson, and Dickson Counties. Work is executed through callouts with estimated quantities that serve only as bidding references, with no guaranteed purchase amounts or fixed contract value. Each callout must meet a minimum value of $2,000 and be completed within 75 to 120 calendar days depending on contract value, with strict deadlines enforced and liquidated damages applicable for delays. Contractors must submit unit prices for every line item, a proposal guarantee of 5% of the bid amount, and electronic certifications confirming non-debarment, non-collusion, and compliance with labor and immigration laws. Failure to provide any required certification or unit price results in automatic disqualification, and award is made strictly on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis with no trade-offs between cost and technical factors. Performance is governed by TDOT’s Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (April 1, 2026 edition), MUTCD standards, AASHTO M268 for reflective sheeting, and specific TDOT Standard Drawings. All work must be inspected and accepted on-site by the Engineer, with material thickness, qualified product listings, and safety hardware compliance strictly enforced. Contractors are prohibited from using telecommunications or surveillance equipment from designated foreign entities under NDAA 2019 and must adhere to Tennessee-specific labor regulations, including state wage rates and ATSSA-certified TMA operators. Additional requirements include mandatory use of Tennessee One-Call for utility locates, restrictions on equipment storage near roadways, and the use of approved digital collaboration platforms for communications. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Bid Express portal by May 8, 2026, with no hard copies accepted, and contractors must execute performance bonds within 30 days of award. No small business set-asides, socioeconomic preferences, or federal entity identifiers such as UEI or CAGE codes are required, and no specific payment office, accounting codes, or invoicing systems are delineated in the documentation.