Call 008 CN262064

The Tennessee Department of Transportation has issued solicitation CN262064 for the installation of traffic signals on U.S. 11 (S.R. 2) at the intersection of 17th Street Northwest in Bradley County. The project involves the installation of signal heads with 12-inch lenses, powder-coated metal housings, steel transformer bases, and both plastic and steel conduits. All work must adhere to MUTCD specifications, the National Electrical Code, and the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction of the Tennessee Department of Transportation dated April 1, 2026. Key deliverables include the submission of PDF shop drawings and a notarized material conformity letter, with a final completion deadline of October 2, 2027. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, provided the bid is regular and balanced. Bidders must submit proposals and electronic bid bonds via the internet, with a bid guaranty of at least five percent of the bid amount. Prequalification questionnaires must be filed at least fourteen days before the bid opening. Prime contractors must be licensed by the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, though a twenty-one day grace period is provided after bid opening to obtain licensure. The project is subject to Build America, Buy America Act requirements, Davis-Bacon and Related Act labor standards, and Equal Employment Opportunity specifications. Final acceptance requires a successful 30-day operational check of the system under actual traffic conditions supervised by the Engineer.