Call 018 CN261079

Contract CN261079 is a solicitation by the Tennessee Department of Transportation for the construction of a concrete Bulb-Tee beam bridge on AFG Road over the Southern Railway in Hawkins County. The scope of work includes grading, drainage, and paving over 0.232 miles, as well as the relocation of a potable water line. The project is scheduled for completion by June 30, 2028, with bids due by October 2, 2026. Technical requirements include adherence to OSHA excavation and shoring standards, AWS welding qualifications, and specific geotechnical recommendations for bridge abutments on end bearing piles and bents on reinforced concrete spread footers. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on total bid price, provided all unit prices are submitted. Bidders must be licensed with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance Board for Licensing Contractors and provide a bid guaranty of at least five percent of the bid amount. Key compliance mandates include the Build America, Buy America Act, Davis-Bacon and Related Act provisions, and the procurement of Railroad Protective Liability Insurance approved by the railroad. The project also incorporates environmental controls for abrasive blasting and specific material handling standards for PVC piping and paint storage.