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The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is soliciting bids for a construction project centered on the fabrication, erection, and installation of structural steel and metal building systems in Henderson, Tennessee, under solicitation number CN264040. The scope includes compliance with industry standards such as AISC, AWS D1.1, ASTM, and UL for structural integrity, welding, roofing performance, and material testing, with inspections conducted at both the fabrication shop and the job site. The contractor is responsible for quality control, submittals of shop drawings, material certifications, and adherence to specifications governing galvanization, weld quality, and seismic and wind load resistance. Performance must align with TDOT’s Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (April 1, 2026 Edition), and all materials must meet strict packaging, preservation, and labeling requirements including temperature controls between 45°F and 90°F for paint and 60°F and 90°F for system materials, with packaging clearly marked with manufacturer details, mixture ratios, and ADA-compliant signage. Contract administration is managed through TDOT’s Construction Division, with no named COR, COTR, or PCO provided in the documentation. Payment procedures, accounting codes, and invoicing platforms such as WAWF are not specified, though electronic submission through the Bid Express portal is mandatory. The solicitation requires adherence to state labor laws including prevailing wage requirements under Tennessee Code Annotated Title 12, non-discrimination policies, and environmental compliance with NPDES and stormwater management plans. Contractors must carry minimum liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and name the State of Tennessee as an additional insured, while also indemnifying the state against claims arising from defective work or materials. Warranty obligations include 2-year coverage for doors and hardware, 10-year for interior finishes, and 2-year for erosion control plantings. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, with mandatory certifications addressing debarment status, tax compliance, Iran divestment regulations, and conflicts of interest, though federal socioeconomic and small business certifications are not required. The contract value remains unstated in the provided documentation, and no evaluation factors or award basis are detailed, indicating the award may be based on technical compliance and lowest price without formal weighting structures.