Call 023 CN264037

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is soliciting proposals under solicitation number CN264037 for construction work centered on profiled thermoplastic pavement markings and trenchless pipe installation in Lake, Tennessee. Contractors must provide all equipment, labor, materials, and incidentals to complete work strictly in accordance with the TDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, April 1, 2026 Edition, along with supplemental specifications, special provisions, contract plans, and standard drawings, where special provisions and contract plans take precedence over all other documents. The scope includes installation of 4-inch and 6-inch audible pavement markings, requiring surface preparation, application, curing, traffic protection, and full equipment provision, as well as trenchless pipe installation using methods such as horizontal directional drilling, jack and boring, or hand tunneling, with all engineering design, layout, and inspection costs included in the unit price. All bids must include a unit price for every listed item or face rejection as irregular, and quantities are approximate with no adjustment to unit prices regardless of final measured amounts. Bidders must be prequalified by TDOT in good standing at least 14 days prior to bid opening and hold a valid license from the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance in Heavy Construction, Highway/Railroad/Airport Construction, Specialty, Municipal and Utility Construction, or Electrical Contracting, with a 21-day grace period to obtain licensing after bid opening or risk non-responsiveness. Contractors must also be in good standing with the Tennessee Secretary of State and submit certifications under the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment and for minority/women-owned business enterprise participation. A bid bond is required, and failure to execute the contract after award will result in immediate forfeiture of the bond. Performance and payment bonds are mandatory, along with general liability insurance of at least $1 million. Payrolls must be certified weekly, showing employee details and confirming compliance with prevailing wage requirements under T.C.A. §§ 12-4-401 through 12-4-415, and all employment records are subject to audit by TDOT and the Department of Labor. Final payment is withheld until all deficiencies are corrected, and documentation for audit and record retention must be preserved for three years after final payment. All proposals must be submitted electronically via TDOT’s Bid Express website, with authorization fees of $25 per bid and strict adherence to electronic submission timelines.