Call 026 CN261064

Contract CN261064 is a solicitation by the Tennessee Department of Transportation for the construction of a 1.284-mile State Industrial Access route serving the Eastman Chemical Company in Sullivan County, Tennessee. The scope of work encompasses grading, drainage, paving, signals, and the construction of bridges and retaining walls. A significant portion of the project involves electric utility relocation, including the installation of both overhead and underground electrical distribution systems, such as wood and steel poles, conductors, transformers, and conduit cable ducts. The project must be completed on or before October 31, 2028. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with the Department conducting a unit price analysis to ensure costs are reasonable and not unbalanced. Bidders must meet stringent qualification requirements, including a minimum bonding capacity of 5 million dollars, liability insurance of 3 million dollars, and a proven track record of completing at least 5 million dollars in electrical utility projects. Technical compliance is mandatory across various standards, including AASHTO, ANSI, ASTM, and NEMA, with a specific requirement that pipes be sourced from domestic plants. Bids must be submitted electronically via Bid Express by October 2, 2026, and all prospective bidders must complete a prequalification questionnaire at least fourteen days prior to the bid opening.