Call 005 CN264056

The Tennessee Department of Transportation has issued solicitation CN264056 for random on-call asphalt pothole patching across various Interstate and State Routes in multiple Tennessee counties, including Benton, Carroll, Chester, Crockett, and others. The project requires the contractor to perform temporary and permanent repairs in accordance with the April 1, 2026, Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Key deliverables include the implementation of work zone traffic control using shadow vehicles with truck or trailer-mounted attenuators and the provision of Traffic Queue Protection trucks for controlled-access facilities. The contract must be completed on or before December 31, 2027. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on a review of submitted unit prices. Bidders must be prequalified and in good standing with the Department and must hold a valid license from the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance Board for Licensing Contractors. Compliance with the Prevailing Wage Act and the National Defense Authorization Act of 2019 is required, and the use of telecommunications equipment from prohibited entities such as Huawei and ZTE is forbidden. Financial penalties are established for non-compliance, including liquidated damages of 2,500 dollars per working day for failure to begin work or maintain continuous operation, and hourly charges for unauthorized lane closures. Bids and electronic bid bonds must be submitted via Bid Express by October 2, 2026.