Call 007 CN262063

Solicitation CN262063 is an invitation for bids issued by the Tennessee Department of Transportation for random on-call asphalt pothole patching across 24 Tennessee counties, including Bledsoe, Bradley, Cannon, and Clay. The contract is a unit price agreement with a completion deadline of December 31, 2027. Award will be granted to the lowest responsible bidder, with the department evaluating unit prices for balance and reasonable cost. Key performance requirements include starting work within three working days of a callout, maintaining continuous operation until completion, and ensuring repaired areas are smooth and cool to 175 degrees Fahrenheit before opening to traffic. The scope also requires the use of queue protection trucks equipped with attenuators and message boards. Eligible bidders must be prequalified with the department, in good standing with the Secretary of State, and licensed through the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance Board for Licensing Contractors. Required documentation includes a prequalification questionnaire filed 14 days before bid opening and a subcontractor bid quote certification submitted within five days after the bid date. The contractor must provide general liability insurance of at least 1 million dollars per occurrence and 300,000 dollars per claimant, as well as a contract payment and performance bond. Failure to begin work or maintain continuous operation carries a penalty of 2,500 dollars per working day, while unauthorized lane closures are penalized between 500 and 1,000 dollars per hour per lane. All work must adhere to the April 1, 2026, TDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.