Pavement Design & Materials Engineering

The contract requires the development of a pavement design based on specific geotechnical data, including a California Bearing Ratio of 8.7 and accounting for soil conditions with a 15% shrink/swell factor. This involves selecting appropriate construction materials and determining the optimal thickness for each layer of the pavement structure to ensure long-term durability and structural integrity under anticipated loads and environmental conditions. The design must be engineered to mitigate the effects of soil movement caused by moisture changes while adhering to performance standards and industry best practices. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541330 for Materials Engineering Services and is issued by the Tennessee Department of Transportation. The work is to be performed in Lake, Tennessee, with a posted date and response deadline both set for May 8, 2026. The project is part of the agency's infrastructure development efforts, and the successful bidder will be responsible for delivering a complete and compliant pavement design package that integrates field data with analytical modeling to support future construction activities.