Call 012 CN262051

The contract solicitation CN262051, issued by the Tennessee Department of Transportation, calls for comprehensive maintenance and support services for the TDOT SmartWay ITS System over a three-year period, with a focus on ensuring uninterrupted, 24/7 operational reliability of transportation infrastructure systems. The scope includes preventative maintenance, repair labor, spare parts and equipment replacement, software and network support, one-call services for utility locates, and special maintenance repairs, all priced under fixed line items with specific quantities and allowable markups—15% on spare parts and manufacturer support costs. Payment for system maintenance is structured as monthly installments equal to 1/36 of the total bid price, while repair labor and one-call services are compensated at hourly rates with defined billable components including office review, email communication, and field time. The contract mandates strict compliance with federal and state labor standards, including the Davis-Bacon Act and Tennessee Prevailing Wage Act, requiring weekly certified payrolls with individually identifiable worker information and signed compliance statements. Contractors must adhere to Buy America requirements, with a 25% differential threshold applied to the total project bid to allow for foreign iron or steel products only if domestic bids are significantly higher. All materials, shop drawings, and testing reports—such as concrete mix designs, structural steel certifications, and 28-day cylinder tests—must be reviewed and accepted by CSX and the Agency prior to procurement or fabrication. The contract documents include detailed specifications, plans, special provisions, and standard drawings from TDOT’s April 2026 edition, alongside regulatory attachments such as 49 CFR Part 26 for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise compliance and 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq. for Americans with Disabilities Act adherence. Bidders must be authorized through TDOT’s electronic system, submit a bid guarantee or irrevocable letter of credit, and comply with prequalification and subcontractor certification requirements. Proposals are evaluated strictly on total bid price, with rejection for missing unit prices on any line item. All project records become the property of the Department and must be returned prior to final payment. The contract is subject to continuous monitoring for nondiscrimination, safety compliance under 23 CFR Part 635, and adherence to Federal Immigration and Nationality Act provisions, with debarment and termination possible for violations of labor standards or regulatory breaches.