Call 006 CN264903

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for Call 006 CN264903, a construction project located in Dyer, Tennessee, under NAICS code 519290. The solicitation requires contractors to provide all equipment, labor, materials, and means necessary to perform road and drainage excavation, borrow excavation, undercutting, embankment, aggregate base, treated permeable base or lean concrete, and asphalt work, all in strict compliance with the April 1, 2026 edition of the Tennessee Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, along with supplemental specifications, special provisions, contract plans, and standard drawings. Proposals must be submitted electronically via TDOT’s Bid Express website by the posted deadline of June 26, 2026, and must include a unit price for every listed item; failure to do so results in rejection as irregular. Bidders must be prequalified by submitting a questionnaire at least 14 days prior to bid opening, hold a valid license with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance within 21 days of bid opening, be in good standing with the Secretary of State with a valid Certificate of Existence or Authorization, and provide a certified electronic bid bond or cashier’s check. Award will be made to the apparently lowest responsible bidder after verification of price reasonableness through engineer-led cost analysis. Contractors must comply with extensive legal, labor, environmental, and administrative requirements. Legal compliance includes indemnifying the State, its officers, and agents against any liabilities arising from violations of federal, state, or local laws, and adhering to all environmental regulations including water quality and stormwater permit requirements tied to TDEC ARAP, USACE 404, TVA Section 26a, and NPDES/SSWMP. Employment eligibility is strictly enforced with mandatory completion and retention of DHS Form I-9 for all employees, and a prohibition against knowingly employing undocumented workers, with non-compliance subject to a one-year ban under Tennessee Code Annotated § 12-3-309. Weekly certified payroll records must be submitted, containing employee addresses and Social Security numbers, affirming compliance with prevailing wage laws and Tennessee Commissioner of Labor wage determinations. Bonding requirements include a payment and performance bond or irrevocable letter of credit, alongside general liability insurance of at least $1 million. Contractors must ensure compliance with federal debarment and suspension prohibitions, and certify they have no outstanding federal tax