Call 041 CN262044

The solicitation CN262044 issued by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) seeks contractors for highway construction services under federal-aid programs, with a primary focus on intelligent compaction of Hot Mix Asphalt using GNSS-equipped rollers and real-time data collection systems. Performance is required at project sites within Putnam County, Tennessee, with final acceptance determined by International Roughness Index measurements taken on completed roadways, where a maximum IRI of 65 or better and a minimum 15% improvement over baseline conditions are required for full payment. All materials must comply with domestic procurement mandates under 2 CFR Part 184 and 23 CFR Part 635.410, requiring certified use of U.S.-produced iron, steel, and manufactured goods, and contractors must submit weekly certified payrolls using Form WH-347 and maintain detailed employment records for three years post-completion. The contract imposes strict labor compliance standards under 29 CFR Part 3 and 41 CFR Part 60-3, mandating equal employment opportunity obligations, affirmative action plans, and non-discrimination practices as part of both prime and subcontractor agreements, including adherence to Title VI and DOT’s DBE program under 49 CFR Parts 21 and 26. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Bid Express portal by 10:00 a.m. Central Time on May 8, 2026, and must conform precisely to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (April 1, 2026 edition) and accompanying special provisions. The contract forbids assignment or subcontracting without prior written approval, and each subcontract over $10,000 must include identical compliance requirements as the prime contract. Contractors are required to designate a superintendent with full authority over site operations and an EEO compliance officer to oversee workforce practices, and must actively cooperate with unions to increase minority and female workforce participation where applicable. All data from intelligent compaction equipment must be recorded and available for government review, and failure to meet performance thresholds or compliance obligations may trigger payment reductions, sanctions, or disqualification from future opportunities. No contract value, pricing structure, or evaluation factors are disclosed, and while electronic invoicing via HaulHub is referenced, specific payment office, COR/COTR, or accounting data details remain unspecified.