Call 023 CN261073

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for Contract No. CN261073, which involves concrete pavement repair on I-75 in Knox County. The project covers a 0.300-mile stretch from the I-40 Eastbound exit ramp to the bridge over Pampemill Drive and must be completed by August 31, 2027. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with the department evaluating total bids and reviewing unit prices to ensure they are not excessively unbalanced. Bidders must be licensed by the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance and must complete a prequalification questionnaire at least fourteen days before the bid opening. Submissions are required via internet bidding, and all bids must include a unit price for every listed item to avoid being rejected as irregular. Strict traffic management protocols are in place, requiring seven days' notice for lane closures, with specific night-hour restrictions for pavement marking and shoulder work. Failure to comply with lane closure regulations may result in liquidated damages of 1,000 dollars per hour. The contractor must adhere to the TDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction dated April 1, 2026, and comply with the Prevailing Wage Act and the National Defense Authorization Act regarding telecommunications equipment. Required documentation includes a Contract Payment and Performance Bond, a certification regarding debarment and suspension, and a subcontractor bid quotes list to be submitted within five calendar days after the bid opening.