WTRBA Running Reelfoot Bayou

This contract is for a 24-month maintenance services agreement with the West Tennessee River Basin Authority to perform essential environmental and infrastructure maintenance along Reelfoot Bayou and its tributaries in Humboldt, Tennessee. The work encompasses floodplain bench excavation, installation of rip rap and drainage structures, vegetation stabilization, and the operation of hydraulic and amphibious excavators and tracked skid steers, all requiring skilled labor and oversight by a project supervisor and coordinator. All activities must comply with WTRBA permits, avoid environmental disruption, and adhere to U.S. Geological Survey datum for elevations. The contractor assumes full liability for noncompliance, and all work must be performed to meet quality standards defined by best commercial practices in the absence of explicit technical specifications. Performance is tied to F.O.B. destination terms, with delivery and inspection occurring at the work site, and acceptance is presumed if no defects are reported within 30 days of completion. The contract is structured with unit pricing for hourly equipment and labor rates, alongside capped allowances for materials, drainage structures, third-party services, construction contingency, and landowner impact, totaling an estimated value of $2,150,000. Payment will be processed electronically via ACH direct deposit upon submission of compliant invoices directly to the requesting agency, with no reliance on federal systems like WAWF. Bidders must register and submit proposals exclusively through the Tennessee Supplier Portal (Edison), using Internet Explorer or Firefox, with no support for Chrome. Proposals require mandatory certifications regarding debarment status, Tennessee Department of Revenue registration, prohibition of unauthorized employment, professional licensing, and compliance with state-specific laws including the Iran Divestment Act and prohibitions on boycotting Israel. A payment bond equal to 25% of the contractor’s maximum liability is required, and the State retains the right to take over contract performance with 30 days’ notice. Strict confidentiality obligations apply to all state-provided information, advertising or branding the State is prohibited, and contractors must leave sites in broom-clean condition upon completion. The solicitation closed on May 29, 2026, and award is expected to follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation approach.