Call 021 CN261045

The solicitation CN261045 issued by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) seeks bids for a construction project located in Grainger County, Tennessee, under the NAICS code 237310 for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. The contract requires full compliance with the Tennessee DOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, April 1, 2026 Edition, along with associated Contract Plans, Special Provisions, and federal regulations including 23 CFR Part 635, Title 2 CFR Part 184, and 29 CFR Part 3. Contractors must furnish all materials, equipment, labor, and services necessary to complete the work to the satisfaction of the Department’s designated official, with inspections and acceptance occurring at the project site. A critical requirement mandates that at least 30% of the total contract price must be performed using the prime contractor’s own workforce, excluding specialty items, and no portion of the contract may be subcontracted without prior written approval. All fabricated materials such as iron, steel, and manufactured products must be produced in the United States, with certification provided to the Engineer upon each delivery. Labor practices must adhere to federal prevailing wage rules, certified payroll submissions (Form WH-347), and EEO obligations under Executive Order 11246 and 49 CFR Part 26, including good faith efforts to meet Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation goals. The contractor must maintain comprehensive records—payroll, EEO, and subcontractor compliance—for three years after final payment. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Bid Express platform by 10:00 a.m. Central Time on May 8, 2026, with hard copies explicitly prohibited. Bidders must ensure all unit prices are included in the electronic bid package, as submissions missing any unit pricing will be rejected. The contractor must appoint a full-time, on-site superintendent with full authority over all construction activities and must comply with OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 safety standards, allowing for unannounced government inspections. While no contract value is disclosed, payment mechanisms include adjustment formulas tied to fuel and bituminous material costs, and electronic invoicing systems such as WAWF or IPP are not specified. The solicitation does not include detailed packaging, marking, or preservation requirements, nor does it list any formal attachments beyond Attachment A concerning Appalachian Development Highway System preferences. Evaluation factors for award, contracting officer contacts, payment