2025.03.27 Project 2 IFB Specs.pdf

PROJECT MANUAL

Proposals, Instructions to Bidders, Bidding and Contract Requirements, and Specifications for

METROPOLITAN KNOXVILLE AIRPORT

AUTHORITY

RUNWAY 5R-23L REHABILITATION – PROJECT 2

BIL 3-47-0037-88-2025

AIP 3-47-0037-89-2025

MCGHEE TYSON AIRPORT

ALCOA, TENNESSEE

Prepared for:

ISSUED FOR BID

MARCH 23, 2025

CHA Consulting, Inc.

3008 Topside Business Park Drive

Suite “E”

Louisville, TN 37777

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CERTIFICATIONS

The Plans and Specifications covered by these Contract Documents were prepared under the supervision and direction of the undersigned Registered Engineers whose seals are affixed below.

Daniel P. Ford, P.E.

CHA Consulting, Inc.

3008 Topside Business Park Drive Suite E Louisville, TN 37777

(865) 980-8056

3/23/2025

This Seal Covers the following Technical Specifications:

Sections: C-100, C-102, C-105, P-101, P-151, P-152, P-153, P-155, P-215, P-219, P-401, P-407, P-603, P-610, P-620 P-621, D-701, D-705, D-751, T-901, T-904, T-905, T-908

MST-01, MST-02, MST-03, MST-04, MST-06, PST-10, SST-01

EST-03, LST-01, LST-03

DA NIEL P. FORD

No. 127053

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MCGHEE TYSON AIRPORT RUNWAY 5R-23L REHABILITATION – PROJECT 2

ALCOA, TENNESSEE ISSUED FOR BID – MARCH 23, 2025

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page Numbers

BIDDING REQUIREMENTS

Advertisement for Bid AB-1 to AB-4 Instructions to Bidders IB-1 to IB-12

BID FORMS, SCHEDULES, AND ATTACHMENTS (placeholder)

Bid Form Bid Schedule Bid Attachment:

• Bid Bond

• Form of Noncollusion Affidavit

• Equal Opportunity Report Statement

• DBE Objectives and Policy Statement

• DBE Program

• Buy American Certification

• Certification of Non-segregated Facilities

• Identification of Principals

• Financial Statement

• Experience Record and List of Equipment

• Performance of Work by Contractor

• Performance of Work by Subcontractors

• Subcontractor Solicitation Information

• Bidder Qualification Questionnaire

• Drug Free Workplace Affidavit

• Statement of Compliance Certificate Illegal Immigrants

• Certification Against all Debarment and Suspension

• Contractor License Form

CONTRACT FORMS

Sample Contract Form C-1 to C-6 Contract Appendix A - Required Contract Provisions for Airport Improvement

Program and Obligated Sponsors 32 Pages Contract Attachments:

1. Certificate of Secretary CA-1 to CA-2

2. Attestation Regarding Personnel Used in Contract Performance CA-3 to CA-4

3. Environmental Law Compliance CA-5 to CA-6

4. Certificate of Insurance (placeholder) CA-7 to CA-8

5. Construction Performance Bond PB-1 to PB-2

6. Construction Payment Bond PB-3 to PB-4

7. F-IRS Form W-9 (placeholder) CA-9 to CA-10

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GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 10 - Definition of Terms ...................................................................... GP-10-1 to GP-10-8 Section 20 - Proposal Requirements and Conditions .................................... GP-20-9 to GP-20-12 Section 30 - Award and Execution of Contract ............................................. GP-30-13 to GP-30-14 Section 40 - Scope of Work........................................................................... GP-40-15 to GP-40-18 Section 50 - Control of Work ....................................................................... GP-50-19 to GP-50-24 Section 60 - Control of Materials ................................................................. GP-60-25 to GP-60-28 Section 70 - Legal Regulations and Responsibility to the Public ................. GP-70-29 to GP-70-38 Section 80 - Prosecution and Progress ........................................................ GP-80-39 to GP-80-44 Section 90 - Measurement and Payment .................................................... GP-90-45 to GP-90-52

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

SP-1 Bid Schedule .................................................................................................................................... SP-1 SP-2 Prevailing Wage Rates ..................................................................................................................... SP-1 SP-3 DBE Participation ............................................................................................................................ SP-1 SP-4 Damage Claims/Insurance .............................................................................................................. SP-1 SP-5 Contract Award ............................................................................................................................... SP-4 SP-6 Schedule of Work ............................................................................................................................ SP-5 SP-7 Approval of Equipment and Materials ............................................................................................ SP-5 SP-8 Product Substitutions and Options ................................................................................................. SP-6 SP-9 Manufacturer’s Instructions ........................................................................................................... SP-7 SP-10 Permits .......................................................................................................................................... SP-7 SP-11 Notice to Proceed ......................................................................................................................... SP-7 SP-12 Project Coordination ..................................................................................................................... SP-7 SP-13 Airport Construction Safety Phasing Plan (CSPP) .......................................................................... SP-8 SP-14 MKAA Security Badge Information ............................................................................................... SP-8 SP-15 Construction Vehicles ................................................................................................................... SP-8 SP-16 Protection of Existing Property ..................................................................................................... SP-9 SP-17 Existing Pavement ......................................................................................................................... SP-9 SP-18 Pavement Cleaning Operations .................................................................................................... SP-9 SP-19 Cooperation with Public Utilities .................................................................................................. SP-9 SP-20 Utility Locate Process .................................................................................................................... SP-9 SP-21 Weather Delays ........................................................................................................................... SP-10 SP-22 SWPPP ........................................................................................................................................ SP-11 SP-23 Project Close-Out Forms ............................................................................................................. SP-12 SP-24 Restoration of Construction Areas .............................................................................................. SP-14 SP-25 Waiver of Liens ............................................................................................................................ SP-14 SP-26 Mowing ........................................................................................................................................ SP-14

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FAA SPECIFICATIONS

Item C-100 Contractor Quality Control Program (CQCP) ......................................................... C-100 Item C-102 Temporary Air and Water Pollution, Soil Erosion, and Siltation Control............... C-102 Item C-105 Mobilization ........................................................................................................... C-105 Item P-101 Surface Preparation ............................................................................................... P-101 Item P-151 Clearing and Grubbing ........................................................................................... P-151 Item P-152 Excavation, Subgrade, and Embankment .............................................................. P-152 Item P-153 Controlled Low-Strength Material (CLSM)............................................................. P-153 Item P-155 Lime-Treated Subgrade ......................................................................................... P-155 Item P-215 Base Course from Rubblized Concrete .................................................................. P-215 Item P-219 Recycled Concrete Aggregate Base Course ........................................................... P-219

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Item P-401 Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Pavements ....................................................................... P-401 Item P-407 Asphalt Treated Permeable Base Course (ATPB) ................................................... P-407 Item P-603 Emulsified Asphalt Tack Coat ................................................................................. P-603 Item P-605 Joint Sealants for Pavements ................................................................................. P-605 Item P-606 Adhesive Compounds, Two-Component for Sealing Wire and Lighting ................ P-606 Item P-610 Structural Portland Cement Concrete ................................................................... P-610 Item P-620 Runway and Taxiway Marking ............................................................................... P-620 Item P-621 Saw-Cut Grooves .................................................................................................... P-621 Item D-701 Pipe for Storm Drains and Culverts ....................................................................... D-701 Item D-705 Pipe Underdrains for Airports ............................................................................... D-705 Item D-751 Manholes, Catch Basins, Inlets and Inspection Holes ........................................... D-751 Item T-901 Seeding ................................................................................................................... T-901 Item T-904 Sodding .................................................................................................................. T-904 Item T-905 Topsoiling ............................................................................................................... T-905 Item T-908 Mulching ................................................................................................................ T-908 Item L-107 Airport Wind Cones ................................................................................................. L-107 Item L-108 Underground Power Cable for Airports .................................................................. L-108 Item L-109 Airport Transformers Vault and Vault Equipment .................................................. L-109 Item L-110 Airport Underground Electrical Duct Banks and Conduits ...................................... L-110 Item L-115 Electrical Manholes and Junction Structures .......................................................... L-115 Item L-125 Installation of Airport Lighting System .................................................................... L-125

SUPPLEMENTAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item MST-01 Schedule Requirements .................................................................................. MST-01 Item MST-02 Maintenance and Protection of Air and Ground Traffic during Construction MST-02 Item MST-03 Construction Engineering ............................................................................... MST-03 Item MST-04 Project Security ............................................................................................... MST-04 Item MST-06 State of TN Standard Spec .............................................................................. MST-06 Item EST-03 Horizontal Directional Drilling ............................................................................ EST-03 Item LST-01 RWIS .................................................................................................................... LST-01 Item LST-03 Installation of PAPI and REIL Systems ................................................................. LST-03 Item PST-10 Remediation of Sinkholes and Construction-Induced Dropouts ....................... PST-10 Item SST-01 Sustainability Management Plan ......................................................................... SST-01

APPENDICES

Appendix No. 1 Federal Wage Rates Appendix No. 2 Miscellaneous Construction Forms:

• Sample Proposal Request

• Sample Construction Change Directive

• Sample Change Order

• Sample Inspection Report Appendix No. 3 Agreement for Release of Electronic Files Appendix No. 4 Sample Contract Close-out Document

• Affidavit of Payment

• Affidavit of Release of Liens

• Consent of Surety for Final Payment

• Contractor Warranty Form

• Final Waiver of Lien Appendix No. 5 FAA AC 150/5370-2H – Airport Safety Requirements Appendix No. 6 FAA AC 150/5345-53D – Airport Lighting Equipment Certification Program and Addendum

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Appendix No. 7 Construction Safety Phasing Plan (CSPP) Narrative

Appendix No. 8 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Appendix No. 9 Sustainability Appendix No. 10 Haul Route Records

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Advertisement for Bid

ISSUED FOR BID – March 23, 2025

MCGHEE TYSON AIRPORT

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS AB-1

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

The METROPOLITAN KNOXVILLE AIRPORT AUTHORITY (Owner) shall receive proposals for the Construction of:

MCGHEE TYSON AIRPORT (TYS)

until 2:00 PM local time, Thursday, April 24, 2025. The bids will only be received by secure online network BidNet Direct (www.bidnetdirect.com), RFP No. IFB-MKAA-0000000004. Paper bids will not be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately thereafter via web-based video teleconference. Bids received after the stated deadline for submission will not be accepted. All work shall be performed in strict accordance with the Contract Documents.

The work includes, but is not limited to, the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, incidentals, and tools, and miscellaneous services required for the construction and completion of the Project; and submission of material submittals, forms, applications, equipment warranties/registration and other documents, as required by applicable regulatory authorities.

SCOPE OF WORK

The scope of this project includes grading and drainage improvements in preparation for the Rehabilitation of Runway 5R-23L. General work elements for this project include:

1. Demolition

2. Hot Mix Asphalt

3. Grading and Drainage Construction

4. Temporary and Permanent Erosion & Sediment Control Measures

5. Pavement Marking and Grooving

6. Duct Banks and Conduits

7. Airfield Electrical and Cabling

8. Other Miscellaneous Items

A mandatory Pre-bid Conference will be held at 1:30 PM local time, Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at the Airport Operations Center, 2950 Airfield Service Drive, Building 510, Alcoa, TN. A site visit will immediately follow the meeting. Anyone wishing to attend the site visit must provide a valid driver’s license for photocopying to the Airport Authority at the time of the visit, no exception.

CONTRACT TIME

The Project shall be ready for Final Inspection within a maximum of 230 consecutive calendar days from the effective date of the Notice-to-Proceed.

All Bidders must be licensed contractors as required by the "CONTRACTOR'S LICENSING ACT OF 1994", Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 62-6-101, et seq. Bidder’s attention is directed to section 62-6-119, Tennessee Code Annotated. Bids received that are not in compliance with TCA will not be considered.

All proposals shall include a Bid Form, acceptable Bid Security, Contractor’s Financial Statement, and other attached documents required by the Contract Documents. Any bid not accompanied by the aforementioned required items shall be deemed non-responsive.

https://www.bidnetdirect.com/

MCGHEE TYSON AIRPORT

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS AB-2

Bid security in the form of a bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid is required. Contract security in the form of 100% Performance and Payment bonds will also be required.

No bid may be withdrawn, and all bids shall remain open after closing time for the receipt of proposals for a period of one hundred eighty (180) calendar days. A contract will be awarded to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder in the best interest of the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. Award of a contract is dependent upon concurrence with the Federal Aviation Administration.

AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS

A complete set of electronic bid documents, including plans, specifications, and bid proposal package, will be available for download in electronic PDF format on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at bidnetdirect.com.

Reference RFB No. IFB-MKAA-0000000004.

The bid documents will be available on March 27, 2025, and may be examined by appointment at:

Office of the Engineer: CHA Consulting, Inc.

3008 Topside Business Park Drive Suite “E” Louisville, TN 37777

(865) 980-8056

Black Business Contractors Association: 1828 McCalla Avenue Knoxville TN 37915

Andrews Electric: 3404 Martin Luther King Ave Knoxville, TN 37914

Electronic copies of Bid Documents are also available for viewing only at the following locations:

F.W. Dodge Offices: Online Plan Room;

Knoxville Builders Exchange: Online Plan Room;

A public bid opening will be conducted via web-based video teleconference on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM local time. Any person who wishes to participate in the teleconference shall send an email request to Scott Crimmins of CHA Consulting, Inc. at scrimmins@chasolutions.com by 4:00 PM local time on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, and an email invitation will be returned for the following day’s teleconference.

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE

This project is subject to the requirements of the MKAA Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program. The Owner has established a contract goal of 8.86% participation for small business concerns owned and controlled by qualified disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE). The bidder shall make and document good faith efforts, as defined in Appendix A of 49 CFR Part 26, to meet the established goal.

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MCGHEE TYSON AIRPORT

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS AB-3

CIVIL RIGHTS AND NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 USC §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders or offerors that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

ISSUANCE OF PROPOSALS

The Owner reserves the right to refuse to issue a proposal form to a prospective bidder should bidder be in default for any of the following reasons:

1) Failure to comply with any pre-qualification regulations of the Owner, if such regulations are cited or otherwise included, in the proposal as a requirement for bidding;

2) Failure to pay, or satisfactorily settle, all bills due for labor and materials on former contracts in force (with the Owner) at the time the Owner issues the proposal to a prospective bidder;

3) Contractor default under previous contracts with the Owner;

4) Unsatisfactory work on previous contracts with the Owner.

AWARD OF CONTRACTS

The Owner reserves the right to: 1) reject any or all bids; 2) waive any informalities in connection herewith; 3) accept any bid, either in part or in full, deemed advantageous to it; and 4) reject any or all bids or to award or refrain from awarding the contracts for the work, whichever is deemed to be in the Owner's best interests.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid submitted by a contractor which has claims or litigation pending against the Owner, or in which a contractor which has claims or litigation pending against the Owner is named as a potential subcontractor.

Bryan D. White, PE Vice President of Engineering and Planning

METROPOLITAN KNOXVILLE AIRPORT AUTHORITY

Advertisement Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025

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Instructions to Bidders

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS IB-1

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. DEFINED TERMS

1.1 Terms used in these INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS are defined in the General Provisions, and the Special Provisions of the Construction Contract and shall have the intent and meaning assigned them therein. Terms defined in the General Provisions being redefined by modification in the Special Provisions shall have the intent and meaning assigned them in the Special Provisions.

1.2 The term "Successful Bidder" means the lowest, qualified, responsible, responsive Bidder to whom Owner (based on Owner's evaluation as hereinafter provided) makes an award.

1.3 The term "Bidding Documents" means these Instructions to Bidders, the Bid Forms, Bid

Schedules, and Bid Attachments, Contract Forms, General Provisions, Special Provisions, Technical and Supplemental Technical Specifications, Appendices, Construction Plans, and Addenda issued by the Owner for the purpose of obtaining bids on the Work.

2. BIDDING DOCUMENTS

2.1 Complete sets of Bidding Documents, as distributed by the Engineer via BidNet Direct to all prospective Bidders and plan rooms of record, shall be used in preparing bids; the Owner does not assume any responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from use of incomplete sets of Bidding Documents.

2.2 Engineer, in making electronic copies of the Bidding Documents available on the above terms, does so only for the purpose of obtaining bids on the Work and does not confer a license or grant for any other use.

2.3 Complete sets of Bidding Documents, as issued to plan rooms of record, are for the use of the plan rooms in making the documents available to any interested parties for review at the location of the plan rooms.

3. QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS

3.1 Each Bidder must submit as part of his/her Bid, on the prescribed form, evidence, which may be required by the Owner to determine if the Bidder is qualified to perform the work required for the Project. The evidence shall include, but not be limited to financial data and previous experience, including work in active Airport Operational Areas. Each Bid must also contain evidence of the Bidder's qualification to do business in the state where the Project is located. Conditional or qualified Bids will not be accepted. In addition, pertinent provisions of Paragraph 16 of this section determine additional requirements for qualifications of Bidders.

3.2 By submission of a Bid, the Bidder agrees, if awarded a contract, to perform on the Site and with his own organization, work equivalent to at least Thirty-five Percent (35%) of the total amount of the Work to be performed under the Contract. If during the progress of the

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Work hereunder, the Contractor requests an adjustment of such percentage and the Owner determines that it would be to the Owner's advantage, the percentage of the Work required to be performed by the Contractor's organization may be adjusted; Provided prior written approval of such adjustment is obtained.

3.2.1 Each Bidder must furnish with his/her Bid a list of items that he/she will perform with his/her own forces, and the estimated total cost of these items.

3.2.2 Each Bidder must furnish with his/her Bid a list of items that will be performed by subcontractors, including the name of each prospective subcontractor and the estimated cost for each respective item.

3.3 All Bidders must, at the time of submitting their bid, be properly licensed in the State of

Tennessee and provide evidence of compliance with Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 62-6-119, before such bid may be considered. That statute requires that the following information be provided within the electronic bid document: The name, license number, expiration date of the license and the license classification of (a) the contractor applying to bid for the prime contract; (b) the contractor applying to bid for the masonry contract, if the total cost of the masonry portion of the contract exceeds $100,000; or (c) the contractor applying to bid for the electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation or air conditioning contracts, if that portion of the project cost exceeds $25,000. Prime contractor bidders who are to perform the masonry portion of the project (cost exceeding $100,000) or the electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation or air conditioning or the geothermal heating and cooling must be so designated. Only one contractor in each of the listed classifications shall be written on the bid envelope or included in the electronic bid document. Any bid submitted without furnishing the required information shall be void and shall not be considered.

4. EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SITE

4.1 Before submitting a Bid, each Bidder must (a) examine the Bidding Documents thoroughly;

(b) visit the site to familiarize himself/herself with local conditions that may in any manner affect cost, progress or performance of the Work; (c) familiarize himself/herself with federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations that may in any manner affect cost, progress or performance of the Work; (d) study and carefully correlate Bidder's observations with the Drawings and Specifications; and (e) notify Owner of all conflicts, errors or discrepancies.

4.2 Each Bidder shall be aware that other construction will be in progress on the airport, throughout the duration of this project. Full cooperation regarding any matters of coordination and airport operations is required.

4.3 The Bidder shall comply with the Construction Safety and Phasing Plans (CSPP) and the

Special Provisions in regard to the scope of each contract, and the intended schedules for completing the Projects.

4.4 Before submitting a Bid, each Bidder may, at his/her own expense and assuming all risks, make such additional investigations and tests as the Bidder may deem necessary to

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determine his/her Bid for performance of the Work in accordance with the time, price and other terms and conditions of the Contract Documents. On request in advance, Owner will provide each Bidder access to the site to conduct such explorations and tests as each Bidder deems necessary for submission of a Bid. Bidder shall fill all holes, cleanup and restore the site to its former condition upon completion of such explorations, Bidder shall indemnify, defend, hold harmless Owner’s Commissioners, officers, employees, and Engineer from any and all loss, damage and costs, including attorney’s fees, suffered or incurred as a result of the exercise of the rights of investigation provided herein to Bidder, not limited to, any damages resulting from the negligence of Bidder or Bidder’s agency. Bidder shall provide evidence of Insurance prior to access to the site.

4.5 The lands upon which the Work is to be performed, rights-of-way for access thereto and other lands designated for use by the Contractor in performing the Work, are identified in the Contract Documents.

4.6 The submission of a Bid will constitute an incontrovertible representation by the Bidder that he/she has complied with every requirement of this Article 4 and that the Contract Documents are sufficient in scope and detail to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performance of the Work.

4.7 See General Provision 20-06 for Additional Requirements.

5. ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATIONS

5.1 All questions about the meaning or intent of the Contract Documents shall be submitted to

Engineer in writing at least seven (7) days prior to the bid date. Replies will be issued by Addenda, mailed or delivered to all parties recorded by Engineer as having received the Bidding Documents. Failure of any Bidder to receive any such Addendum or interpretation shall not relieve Bidder from any obligation under this Bid as submitted. All questions shall be submitted in writing to BidNet Direct.

5.2 Questions received less than seven (7) days prior to the date of opening of Bids will not be answered. Only questions answered by formal written Addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect.

6. BID SECURITY

6.1 Each Bid must be accompanied by Bid Security made payable to Owner, in an amount of five percent (5%) of the Bidder's maximum Bid Price (including the Base Bid and all additive bids as applicable) in the form of a Bid Bond prepared on the Form of Bid Bond included in the Bid Documents, duly executed by the Bidder as principal and issued by a surety meeting the requirements of the General Provisions and Supplementary Conditions thereto. Separate bid security must be submitted for each bid.

6.2 Attorneys-in-fact who sign the bid Bonds or Contract Bonds must file with each bond a certified and effectively and currently dated copy of their power-of-attorney.

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6.3 The Bid Security of the Successful Bidder for each contract will be retained until such Bidder has executed the Agreement and furnished the required Contract Security and Insurance Certificates, whereupon it will be returned; if the Successful Bidder fails to execute and deliver the Agreement and furnish the required Contract Security and Insurance Certificates within thirty (30) days of Notice Of Award, Owner may annul the Notice of Award and the Bid Security of the Bidder will be forfeited to Owner as liquidated damages for such withdrawal, failure or refusal. The Bid Security of any Bidder whom the Owner believes to have a reasonable chance of receiving the award may be retained by Owner until the seventh day after the "effective day of the Agreement" by Owner to Contractor and the required Contract Security and Insurance Certificates are furnished, or until the conclusion of the time period for withdrawal of bids specified in the “Advertisement For Bids” contained in these documents. Bid Security of other Bidders may be released within seven

(7) days of the Bid Opening.

7. CONTRACT TIME

7.1 Time for completion of the Project is as stated in the Advertisement and as set forth in the plans and General Provisions.

8. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

8.1 Provisions for Liquidated Damages are set forth in the General Provisions.

9. SUBSTITUTE MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

9.1 The Contract, if awarded, will be in part based on material and equipment described in the

Drawings or specified in the Specifications. Whenever it is indicated on the Drawings or specified in the Specifications that a substitute or "or equal" item of material or equipment may be furnished or used if acceptable to Owner, application for its acceptance must be submitted in accordance with requirements of the Special Provisions.

9.2 Substitutions and Product Options: Bidders are directed to read the statements contained in Special Provisions, for substitutions or product options, which specify the conditions under which the material, devices, or equipment to be furnished by the Contractor are equal to those designated.

10. SUBCONTRACTORS, ETC.

10.1 All Bidders shall submit as part of their Bid on the prescribed schedules a list of all subcontractors and other persons and organizations (including those who are to furnish principal items of material and equipment) proposed for those portions of the Work as to which such identification is required. If requested by Owner, the low Bidder shall submit an experience statement with pertinent information as to similar projects and other evidence of qualification for each subcontractor, other person or organization. If Owner, after due investigation, has reasonable objection to any proposed subcontractor, other person or organization, the Owner may before giving the Notice of Award require the apparent Successful Bidder to submit an acceptable substitute subcontractor without an increase in Bid Price. If the apparent Successful Bidder declines to make any such substitution, the

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Contract shall not be awarded to such Bidder, but his declining to make any such substitution will not constitute grounds for sacrificing his Bid Security. Any subcontractor, other person, or organization so listed and to whom the Owner does not make written objection prior to giving the Notice of Award will be deemed acceptable to Owner.

10.2 No Contractor shall be required to employ any subcontractor, other person, or organization against which he has reasonable objection.

11. BID FORM, SCHEDULES, AND ATTACHMENTS

11.1 Bid forms are provided in the bid documents and are available for download in fillable PDF format on BidNet Direct, as referenced in the bid advertisement.

Each Bidder, at his/her option, may submit the unit prices and amounts via the electronic worksheet located on BidNet Direct. The content of the bid schedules shall be identical to the bid forms provided with the documents, or issued by addendum. Any errors that the Bidder makes in preparing the bid schedules may be grounds for rejecting the bid. All other documents of the bid proposal as provided to all Bidders are required.

Electronic bid documents, Bid Proposal Form, along with certain AutoCad drawings (contour and basic airfield layout) will be available for distribution to official bidders on the plan holders list. The bid proposal forms will be available in fillable PDF or Excel format, as applicable. In addition, an AutoCad file contained existing and proposed contours will also be made available to all Bidders.

Bidders wishing to receive electronic documents should submit a completed and signed “Agreement for Release of Electronic Files” (Appendix) by mail or email to Scott Crimmins at scrimmins@chasolutions.com or CHA Consulting, Inc., 3008 Topside Business Park Drive, Louisville, TN 37777. Once the signed form as been received, instructions will be forwarded regarding how to obtain the files.

11.2 Bid Forms and Schedules must be completed in ink or by fillable PDF and submitted through BidNet Direct, as referenced in the bid advertisement. Each Bid must be submitted on the prescribed forms. All blank spaces and Bid Prices must be filled in. The Bid Price must be stated in words and numerals or as indicated in the Bid Forms.

11.3 The firm, corporation, or individual name of the Bidder must be signed in ink in the space provided for the signatures on the Bid Form. Bids by corporation must be executed in the corporate name by the president or a vice-president (or other corporate officer accompanied by evidence of authority to sign) and the corporate seal must be affixed and attested by the secretary or assistant secretary of the corporation. The corporate address and state of incorporation shall be shown in the space provided.

11.4 Bids by partnerships must be executed in the partnership name and signed by a partner, whose title must appear under the signature and the official address of the partnership must be shown below the signature.

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11.5 Bids by individuals must be signed by the individual Owner and the terms "doing business as" or "sole Owner" must appear under the signature, as appropriate.

11.6 Bids by limited liability company must be executed in the limited liability company name by the president, vice-president, chief manager (or other limited liability company officer accompanied by evidence of authority to sign) and the bid must be attested by the secretary or assistant secretary of the limited liability company. The limited liability company address and state of organization shall be shown in the space provided.

11.7 The Bidder must state in his Bid the name and address of each person or corporation interested therein.

11.8 The numbers of all addenda and the date each was received shall be filled in on the Bid

Form.

11.9 The address to which communications regarding the Bid are to be directed must be shown on the Bid Form.

11.10 Attachments: Each Bidder is required to duly execute the following documents contained within the Bid Proposal:

1. Bid Form B1- to B-5

2. Bid Schedule BS-1 to BS-5

3. Bid Bond B-6 to B-7

4. Form Of Noncollusion Affidavit B-8

5. Equal Opportunity Report Statement B-9

6. DBE Objectives and Policy Statement B-10

7. DBE Program Bid Conditions B-11 to B-22

8. Buy America Certification B-23

9. Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities B-24

10. Identification of Principals B-25

11. Financial Statement B-26

12. Experience Record and List of Equipment B-27

13. Performance of Work by Contractor B-28

14. Performance of Work by Subcontractors B-29

15. Subcontractor Solicitation Information B-30

16. Bidder Qualification Questionnaire B-31 to B-34

17. Drug Free Workplace Affidavit B-35

18. Statement of Compliance Certificate Illegal Immigrants B-36

19. Certification Against All Debarment B-37

11.11 All names must be typed or printed below the signature.

11.12 All bid information, including any modifications of a previously submitted bid as referenced in paragraph 13.1, must be in the spaces provided in the prescribed bid form. Any such information not in the appropriate spaces will be disregarded.

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12. SUBMISSION OF BIDS

12.1 Sealed Bids for each contract shall be submitted separately and shall be submitted at the time and place indicated in the Advertisement. Each Bid shall be marked and addressed as required in the Advertisement and shall be accompanied by the Bid Security and other required documents. Only one copy of the Bid Form, Schedules and other required documents is required for submission of Bid. DO NOT SUBMIT THE PROJECT MANUAL OR

DRAWINGS WITH BID.

12.2 All Bidders must be licensed contractors as required by the "CONTRACTOR'S LICENSING ACT

OF 1994", Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 62-6-101, et seq. The Bidder’s name, license number, expiration date and the license classification of the Contractor and the names, license number, license expiration date, and license classifications of any electrical, plumbing, and HVAC subcontractors must be placed on the outside of the sealed envelope containing the executed Proposal Form. Otherwise, the bid will not be accepted. The Bidder’s attention is directed to Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 62-6-119, and its requirements.

13. MODIFICATIONS AND WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS

13.1 Bids may be modified or withdrawn on BidNet Direct at any time prior to the opening of

Bids.

13.2 If within twenty-four (24) hours after the time Bids are opened, any Bidder files a duly signed written notice with the Owner to the address below and promptly thereafter demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of the Owner that there was a material and substantial mistake in the preparation of his Bid, that Bidder may withdraw his Bid and the Bid Security will be returned. Thereafter, that Bidder will be disqualified from further bidding on the Work.

Mr. Bryan D. White, PE Vice President of Engineering and Planning Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority McGhee Tyson Airport 2055 Alcoa Highway, Suite I Alcoa, Tennessee, 37701

14. OPENING OF BIDS

14.1 Bids will be opened and read aloud publicly. An abstract of the amounts of the bids will be made available after award is made by Owner.

15. BIDS TO REMAIN OPEN SUBJECT TO ACCEPTANCE

15.1 The Bid for the Project shall remain open from when bids are received until the time specified in the Advertisement For Bids.

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The Owner may, in its sole discretion, return the Bid Security prior to the expiration of the period related to the Bid.

16. DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS

16.1 Prior to the opening of Bids, the Owner reserves the right to conduct investigations into the qualifications and experience of any or all persons or organizations wishing to submit a Bid for the Project.

16.2 Based upon the findings of such investigations, the Owner reserves the right to deny any or all persons or organizations the opportunity to submit a Bid for the Project.

16.3 In evaluating Bids after Bids are opened and prior to Award of Contract, the Owner shall consider the qualifications of the Bidders, the performance of the Bidders on any previous projects with the Owner, whether or not the Bids comply with the prescribed requirements, and alternates and unit prices if requested in the Bid Forms.

16.4 The Owner reserves the right to disqualify bids before or after opening, upon evidence of collusion with intent to defraud or other illegal practices upon the part of the Bidder.

16.5 The Owner reserves the right to reject the Bid of any Bidder who does not pass any such evaluation to the Owner's satisfaction.

17. AWARD OF CONTRACT

17.1 If a Contract or contracts are to be awarded, they will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder whose evaluation by the Owner indicates that the Award will be in the best interest of the Owner.

17.2 The determination of the lowest price bid will be based on the total amount for each separate contract, or the total amount of the Alternate Bid. The award of individual contracts or the combined contract for the Alternate Bid depends on receipt of grant funds from the FAA. The amount of grant funding is not known by the Owner at the time of the bid.

17.3 The Owner may conduct such investigations as deemed necessary to assist in the evaluation of any Bid and to establish the responsibility, qualifications and financial ability of the Bidders, proposed Subcontractors and other persons and organizations to do the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents to Owner's satisfaction within the prescribed time.

17.4 The Owner may consider the qualifications and experience of Subcontractors and other persons and organizations (including those who are to furnish the principal items of materials and equipment) proposed for those portions of the Work as to which the identity of Subcontractors and other persons and organizations must be submitted as provided in Items 10 and 12 of these Instructions to Bidders and the General Provisions. Operating costs, and maintenance considerations, performance data and guarantees of materials may also be considered by the Owner.

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17.5 In considering Bids for this Work, attention will be given to the method of construction, which the Bidder plans to follow; the availability of experienced and skilled workers which he/she plans to use in the prosecution of Work; the types of equipment and materials he/she plans to install. The Bidder shall prepare and furnish this information in writing at the Owner's request.

17.6 The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any and all informalities and to negotiate contract terms with the Successful Bidder, and the right to disregard all nonconforming, nonresponsive or conditional bids. Discrepancies between words and figures will be resolved in favor of words. Discrepancies between the indicated sum of any column of figures and the correct sum thereof will be resolved in favor of the correct sum.

17.7 Furthermore, the Successful Bidder(s) must, prior to the award of the Contract, be prepared to discuss in detail all matters relating to any special features of the Work with the end view of obtaining high-grade workmanship and proper performance of the Contract.

18. BONDS, CONTRACT SECURITY AND INSURANCE

18.1 The Contract Form and Special Provisions set forth Owner's requirements as to Bonds and

Insurance, respectively. When the Successful Bidder delivers the executed Agreement to the Owner it shall be accompanied by the required Contract Security and Insurance Certificates and Policies.

18.2 All Bonds (Bid, Payment and Performance) must be signed or countersigned by the Surety

Company's proper agent authorized to do business in the State of Tennessee, on whom service can be made in the event of litigation.

19. SIGNING OF AGREEMENT

19.1 The Contract between the Owner and the Contractor (the “Agreement”) shall be executed on original forms consistent with the Sample Contract Forms included herein, as it may be modified by addendum, and will be subject to all requirements of the Contract Documents, and shall form a binding contract between the contracting parties.

19.2 When Owner gives a Notice of Award to the Successful Bidder(s), it will be accompanied by the required number of unsigned counterparts of the Agreement and all other required Contract Documents. Within fifteen (15) calendar days following the effective date of "Award", Contractor shall sign and deliver all executed counterparts of the Agreement to the Owner with all other Contract Documents including insurance certificates and executed bonds attached thereto. Owner will identify those portions of the Contract Documents not fully signed by the Contractor and such identification shall be binding on all parties.

20. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

20.1 Laws and Regulations: The Bidder's attention is directed to the fact that applicable state laws, municipal ordinances and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction

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over construction of the Project, including the Owner’s, shall apply to the Contract throughout, and they will be deemed to be included in the Contract the same as though therein written out in full.

20.2 Estimated Quantities: Where quantities of work are given in the Bid, these are approximate and are assumed solely for comparison of the Bids. They are not guaranteed to be accurate statements or estimates of quantities of work that are to be performed under the Contract, it being presumed that the Bidder has verified the quantities necessary to complete the Work of the Contract as intended, and any departure therefrom will not be accepted as valid grounds for any claim for damages, for extension of time or for loss of profits; nor will any additional payment be made, regardless of the actual quantities required or ordered to complete the Work. It is understood that the quantities may be increased or decreased as hereinafter provided in General Provision Section 40-02, titled Alteration of Work and Quantities.

20.3 Permits: The Contractor is responsible for obtaining all permits as required by local, state, or federal agencies for the construction of this Project, except as otherwise noted. Permits and approvals, as required by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, and the Federal Aviation Administration will be obtained in conjunction with the Owner.

Assistance on the part of the Contractor, in completing all necessary applications for the permits, will be furnished as needed.

21. MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS

21.1 All chemicals used during project construction or furnished for project operation, whether herbicide, pesticide, disinfectant, polymer, reactant or of other classification, must show approval of either EPA or USDA. Use of all such chemicals and disposal of residues shall be in strict conformance with manufacturer's instructions.

21.2 Contractors must comply with the requirement that siltation and erosion are to be held to the absolute minimum during construction.

21.3 Employment Practices: (1) Contractor shall, to the greatest extent practicable, follow hiring and employment practices for work on the Project which will provide new job opportunities for the unemployed and underemployed, and (2) insert or cause to be inserted the same provision in each construction subcontract.

21.4 Affirmative Action Requirements: The Bidder's attention is called to the Notice of

Requirement for Affirmative Action to Insure Equal Employment Opportunity.

21.5 Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements:

a) The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and its regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, complies with the Civil Rights act of 1964 and disadvantaged business enterprises and airport concession disadvantaged business

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enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

b) Bidders must comply with the President's Executive Order No. 11246 which prohibits discrimination in employment regarding race, creed, color, sex or national origin.

c) Each Bidder shall complete, sign and include in his bid proposal the Equal

Opportunity Report Statement. When a determination has been made to award a contract to a specific Contractor, such Contractor shall, prior to award, after award or both, furnish such other pertinent information regarding his own employment policies and practices as well as those of his proposed subcontractors as the Owner, or the Secretary of Labor may require. All such information required of a subcontractor shall be furnished by the Contractor.

d) Notice of Affirmative Action: Specific goals for minority and female participation expressed in percentage terms are specified in the General Provisions.

e) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program: The Owner has established goals for

DBE participation on this Project, in accordance with 49 CFR, Part 26. The Bidder's attention is directed to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program section of the (Sample) Bid Forms for the specific goal for this project.

21.6 Buy American Preferences: The Buy-American preference requirements established within

49 USC § 50101 require that all steel and manufactured…