Call 012 CN262041

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is soliciting proposals under solicitation number CN262041 for work related to infrastructure assessment and construction activities centered on the I-40 EB bridge over NFA A244 in Cumberland County, Tennessee. The contract requires the contractor to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and tools necessary to execute work in full compliance with the TDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, April 1, 2026 Edition, along with Supplemental Specifications, Special Provisions, and Contract Plans, which serve as the governing hierarchy for interpretation and precedence. Key deliverables include the installation and inspection of structural elements such as bridge railings, approach roadways, and temporary traffic control systems, with performance subject to rigorous inspection criteria under EPA NESHAP regulations and NVLAP-accredited laboratory protocols for asbestos detection. The contract includes specialized requirements such as mandatory on-site presence of FRP composite system manufacturers for critical applications, adherence to prevailing wage laws under Tennessee law, submission of certified payroll records, prohibition of equipment linked to NDAA 2019 §889 restricted vendors, and compliance with Tennessee tax and immigration statutes, including penalties for employing undocumented workers. Electronic signatures are required for contract execution and bid guarantees, and submissions must be made exclusively through the Bid Express portal by 10:00 A.M. Central Time on May 8, 2026. Financial terms are structured around unit pricing and lump sum items, with partial pricing visible for certain line items such as Fiber-Reinforced Polymer encasement at $10.83 per square foot and temporary traffic signal systems at a lump sum of $40.02, though most unit prices and extended costs remain unspecified, preventing determination of the total estimated contract value. The contract enforces strict financial controls, including the possibility of withholding payments on items deemed unbalanced if priced 150% above average and requiring 85% completion before reimbursement. Liquidated damages of $1,500 per hour per lane apply for unauthorized closures on I-40, reflecting heightened enforcement for traffic-sensitive operations. Compliance certifications regarding debarment, non-discrimination, labor practices, and environmental standards are mandatory, though no socioeconomic certifications, size status disclosures, UEI/CAGE codes, or formal contracting officer representative contact information have been provided. The work location is fixed in Cumberland, Tennessee, and the performance period is not uniformly defined, with individual requirements tied to referenced specification