Call 043 CN264038

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has issued Solicitation CN264038 for construction services in Shelby, Tennessee, with a submission deadline of May 8, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Central Time. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the Bid Express electronic bidding system, and failure to include unit prices for all items will result in rejection. The contract requires strict adherence to federal and state regulations, including 23 CFR 635.410(c) and 2 CFR 184, mandating that all construction materials—such as non-ferrous metals, plastics, lumber, and engineered wood—be manufactured in the United States. Contractors must comply with the Davis-Bacon Act, paying prevailing wages and submitting certified weekly payroll records (Form WH-347) while retaining all financial and labor documentation for three years after final payment. Performance is subject to inspection at the project site, with pavement smoothness evaluated using the International Roughness Index (IRI) as defined in Special Provision 411C, and asphalt deliveries must be tracked via an electronic ticketing system containing twelve mandatory data elements. Contractors are required to self-perform at least 30% of the total contract value, excluding specialty items, and must obtain prior written consent from the Contracting Officer for any assignment or subcontracting. Compliance with the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program under 49 CFR Part 26 and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act (49 CFR Part 21) is mandatory, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, or age. The contract enforces equal employment opportunity obligations under Executive Order 11246, requiring affirmative action plans, joint labor-training programs, and ongoing reporting of workforce demographics. All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, hold a valid Unique Entity ID (UEI), and disclose certain federal compliance disclosures, including felony convictions or unpaid tax debts, which trigger submission of Standard Form LLL. Oversight responsibilities are shared between TDOT and the Federal Highway Administration, with the contractor obligated to maintain on-site supervisory presence and grant unrestricted audit access to all records. The solicitation does not specify a total contract value, contract type, or detailed evaluation factors, but performance-based payment adjustments tied to IRI thresholds indicate a quality-driven outcomes methodology.