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The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has issued solicitation CN263043 for highway construction services under NAICS Code 237310, targeting the installation of traffic signal systems, signage, conduit, and related infrastructure at specified intersections in Davidson County and across Tennessee. The work must comply with TDOT’s Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, April 1, 2026 Edition, as well as federal regulations including 23 CFR Part 635, Buy America provisions under 2 CFR Part 184, and Davis-Bacon wage requirements. The contractor is required to self-perform at least 30% of the contract work using its own personnel and equipment, excluding specialty items, and must maintain direct control over all labor, ensuring compliance with equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation goals. All work must be performed on-site at designated locations such as Dickerson Pike at Old Hickory Blvd, Gallatin Pike at Conference Dr, and Lebanon Pike at Stewarts Ferry Pike, with final acceptance tied to successful completion and inspection at these locations. The solicitation mandates strict adherence to labor, safety, and recordkeeping standards, including submission of certified payrolls via Optional Form WH-347, retention of personnel and procurement records for three years beyond project closeout, and full compliance with federal and state safety regulations. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Bid Express portal by 10:00 a.m. Central Time on May 8, 2026, and require a signed Proposal Certification, Proposal Guaranty Bond, and unit pricing for all line items; failure to provide a unit price for any item will result in rejection. Although detailed pricing is not included in the solicitation, quantities are specified for items such as signal head assemblies, conduit types, cable lengths, and aluminum signs, with payment tied to completed unit work. The contractor must also ensure all subcontractors meet compliance obligations, and no portion of the work may be sublet without prior written authorization. Despite the absence of explicit contract value, award methodology, or formal evaluation factors, the solicitation emphasizes technical compliance, workforce participation, and regulatory adherence over price as the primary selection criteria, with electronic submission and strict procedural requirements governing all responses.