Call 026 CN261037

The contract solicitation CN261037 issued by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) outlines a federal-aid highway construction project focused on asphalt concrete surface work in Hancock County, Tennessee. The scope requires contractors to execute pavement work in compliance with the Tennessee DOT Standard Specifications, April 1, 2026 Edition, while adhering to federal regulations including the Build America, Buy America Act, Davis-Bacon Act, and Equal Employment Opportunity mandates. Performance is evaluated primarily through the International Roughness Index (IRI), with payment adjustments tied directly to smoothness outcomes—contractors achieving IRI values below 65 inches per mile receive full payment, while those exceeding 90 must perform mandatory corrective action such as mill and inlay. Additional performance factors include asphalt layer thickness, lift configuration, and prior milling, with payment tables varying based on these conditions. The contract structure operates under a trade-off system, not LPTA, where technical quality influences compensation, incentivizing superior workmanship over lowest bid. Contractors must ensure at least 30% of the work is performed in-house, comply with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation goals under 49 CFR Part 26, and meet affirmative action and non-discrimination requirements under Executive Orders 11246 and 11375. All labor must be paid prevailing wages, and certified payrolls using OF-347 are required. Materials must originate in the United States per Buy America regulations, with documentation such as Form FHWA-1273 flowing down to subcontractors. No packaging, marking, or barcoding specifications are provided; compliance focuses on material origin rather than physical handling. Electronic systems including HaulHub for asphalt delivery tickets and Intelligent Compaction data submission are referenced, but no formal invoicing platform is mandated. Proposals must be submitted electronically by the specified deadline via TDOT’s Internet Bidding system, and all offerors must certify their eligibility through SAM.gov, with no separate UEI or CAGE code submission required. Recordkeeping for labor, EEO, and DBE compliance must be maintained for three years after final payment, and violations of environmental laws or lobbying activities must be reported to federal authorities. No contract value, FOB terms, or detailed delivery schedule are disclosed, and no COR, COTR, or PCO contacts are listed.