Call 013 CN262046

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is soliciting bids for a road and bridge construction project in Cumberland, Fentress County, Tennessee, under solicitation number CN262046, posted on May 8, 2026, with a response deadline set for the same day. The project requires full compliance with the 2026 TDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, supplemental specifications, and special provisions, mandating the provision of all labor, materials, equipment, and tools necessary to complete the work to the satisfaction of TDOT officials. Key requirements include adherence to federal-aid regulations under Title 23 U.S.C., strict compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wage payments, and submission of certified payroll records via Optional Form WH-347 for retention over three years post-completion. Contractors must also ensure all iron, steel, and manufactured products originate in the United States, as enforced by 23 CFR Part 635.410(c) and 2 CFR Part 184, with falsification of certifications subject to civil or criminal penalties. Performance is evaluated at the project site using intelligent compaction equipment with GNSS accuracy standards and roughness measurements under Special Provision 411C, with acceptance contingent on compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, and FHWA standards. The contractor must perform a minimum of 30% of the work using their own forces, and subcontracting is restricted to pre-approved specialty items. Additionally, the contractor is obligated to comply with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program requirements, Equal Employment Opportunity mandates, and apprenticeship reporting. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through TDOT’s Bid Express portal by 4:00 P.M. Central Time the day before the letting, with hard copies rejected. While the contract value is not disclosed, payment will be processed monthly through electronic systems like asphalt e-ticketing, with no formal invoicing platform specified. Oversight responsibilities are assigned generally to the Engineer and TDOT’s Division of Materials and Tests, with no named Contracting Officer’s Representative, Technical Representative, or Procuring Contracting Officer identified. Offerors must certify they are not debarred or suspended, and must affirm they have not used federal funds for lobbying, with non-compliance triggering mandatory disclosures. There are no explicit provisions for packaging, marking, FOB terms, or contract options, and no details on accounting codes, remittance instructions, or security clearances.