Call 025 CN262039

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has issued Solicitation CN262039 for comprehensive tunnel cleaning services at the McCallie, Bachman, and Stringers Ridge tunnels in Hamilton County, Tennessee, specifically within the City of Chattanooga along State Routes 2 and 8. Work must be performed between 8 PM and 6 AM Monday through Saturday with minimal traffic disruptions, using equipment including a minimum 31,000 GVWR truck equipped with spray bars and mechanical brushes, and all operations must comply with the TDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, April 1, 2026 Edition, as well as the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Payment is based on unit pricing per cleaning cycle completed, with acceptance determined by the Engineer at the performance site after inspection of work quality and equipment compliance. Contractors must submit cleaning procedures for approval prior to commencement and ensure all equipment is inspected and approved before use. The contract emphasizes environmental protection, infrastructure integrity, and strict adherence to approved methods, with manual cleaning permitted only where mechanical methods are impractical. The solicitation includes several state-specific special provisions that impose significant compliance obligations. Bidders are prohibited from using telecommunications or video surveillance equipment from Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision, or Dahua, with violations requiring at-contractor-expense removal and replacement. Liquidated damages equal to 1/10 of the bid unit price accrue per missed cleaning cycle, assessed individually rather than cumulatively. Contractors must attest in writing to not knowingly employing illegal immigrants and reaffirm this every six months, with violations triggering a one-year ban on future state contracts under Tennessee law. Wage compliance is mandatory, including payment of state-established rates, certified weekly payrolls with SSNs and addresses, use of registered apprentices, and on-site posting of wage rates. Contractors are required to carry at least $1 million per occurrence general liability insurance with TDOT named as an additional insured and must indemnify the state for personal injury, property damage, and intellectual property claims. Bidders must register with TDOT’s designated plans collaboration software and submit all RFIs and communications through that platform. Proposals must be submitted electronically via TDOT’s Bid Express portal by May 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, and must include certification regarding debarment, criminal offenses, tax liabilities, and prequalification status; any affirmative response in these areas requires explanation and failure to meet prequalification, licensing