Call 018 CN261079

The Tennessee Department of Transportation has issued solicitation CN261079 for the construction of a concrete Bulb-Tee beam bridge on AFG Road over the Southern Railway in Hawkins County. The project scope includes grading, drainage, and paving over 0.232 miles, as well as the relocation of a potable water line. The contract is scheduled for completion by June 30, 2028, with bids due by October 2, 2026. Award will be granted to the lowest responsible bidder, provided the proposal is responsive and contains unit prices for all listed items. Technical requirements include adherence to OSHA excavation and shoring standards, AWS welding certifications, and Build America, Buy America Act compliance. Geotechnical reports identify the site as consisting of the Sevier Shale Formation, with specific instructions for using weathered shale and silty clay in embankment fill. Contractors must be licensed by the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance and obtain specific Railroad Protective Liability Insurance approved by the railroad. The project also incorporates federal regulatory provisions via Form FHWA-1273, Davis-Bacon Act labor standards, and Equal Employment Opportunity requirements.