Call 035 CN261042

The solicitation CN261042 issued by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) seeks construction services for a roadway project in Knox, Tennessee, with performance required within the state’s right-of-way. All work must comply with the April 1, 2026 edition of the Tennessee DOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, supplemental provisions, and federal regulations including 23 CFR Part 635, the Davis-Bacon Act, and Executive Order 11246. Contractors must submit certified payrolls on Form WH-347, maintain detailed employment records tracking race, sex, trade, and hours, and meet affirmative action goals for minority and female workforce participation. The prime contractor is required to perform at least 30% of the contract value using its own workforce, with leased employees under direct supervision, and no subletting permitted without written approval. Compliance with labor, safety, and equal opportunity standards is mandatory, and the contractor must carry $1 million in general liability insurance naming the State of Tennessee as an additional insured while indemnifying the state against claims related to work performance or noncompliance. Proposals must be submitted electronically by 10:00 a.m. Central Time on May 8, 2026, through TDOT’s Bid Express portal, with hard copies not accepted. All bidders are expected to access the full contract documents, including plans, special provisions, and addenda, via the Bid Express system. Performance takes place at the project site with final inspection and acceptance governed by on-site verification of compliance with technical standards such as Hot Mix Asphalt compaction thresholds, Intelligent Compaction metrics, and GNSS tolerance levels of ≤2.0 inches. Documentation including payrolls, subcontract records, and material certifications must be retained for three years after final payment and made available for audit. Payment adjustments are tied to performance quality, including fuel cost indexing and asphalt quality metrics, though no formal contract value or line-item pricing details are disclosed. Unique Entity ID (UEI) and SAM.gov registration are required for eligibility, and participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises is encouraged under 49 CFR Part 26, though specific socioeconomic certifications are not submitted as part of this solicitation.