State Route 53 Widening in Cannon County

Specifications

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is seeking a Contractor to widen State Route 53 in Cannon County at lane mile 13.002 as detailed by Attachment 1. All work shall be completed in accordance with the specifications outlined below. One Contractor will be selected to perform the full scope of services described in this document.

1. Scope of Work

The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, traffic control, and material necessary to perform all services and to complete the following tasks, using Attachment 1 for guidance.

A. Traffic Control

• Provide all necessary traffic control devices, signage, and personnel required to safely perform work on an active State route.

• Ensure all work zones remain protected for the duration of operations at each site and adhere to TDOT Standard Drawings (available in the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (January 1, 2021), found below) and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Standards.

B. Excavation

• Sawcut a clean joint the full depth of the asphalt along the current eastern edge of the road on the white line, and remove and dispose of all asphalt beyond the sawcut.

• Excavate material to a depth to accommodate 6.25 inches of asphalt and 10 inches of compacted base stone.

C. Widen the Road

• Place compacted pug base stone, 10 inches thick, in no fewer than two lifts, compacting to 100% density between lifts, and after the final lift, to accommodate the planned widening of the road, as shown in Attachment 1.

D. Site Restoration

• Demobilize and remove all debris from the site.

• Seed and straw all disturbed areas.

E. Materials

• All materials incorporated into the final product shall be: (i) Sourced from the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation’s Qualified Producer list, and/or (ii) listed on the Department of Transportation’s Qualified Products List.

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By submitting bids for this work, the bidder represents that it has:

• Carefully examined the site of the work described herein.

• Is familiar with local conditions and the character and extent of the work.

• Has carefully examined the Plan images and the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (January 1, 2021) adopted by the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation and recognizes and attests that all work will be conducted in accordance with these plans and standards.

2. Contractor Qualifications:

i. Contractors do not have to submit any evidence of experience completing similar projects.

ii. Contractors may subcontract the work; however, respondent must submit a list of subcontractors at the time of bid.

3. Exclusions: The following items are excluded from the Contractor’s scope of work and will be performed by TDOT.

A. Paving: TDOT forces will pave the road after the dirt work is completed.

4. Project Logistics and Coordination

A. Project Location: Cannon County on SR-53, at Lane Mile 13.002 in alignment with drawings in Attachment 1.

B. Allowable Work Hours: The Contractor may perform work at any time. However, lane closures will be subject to TDOT’s traffic control schedule and must comply with the time restrictions outlined in the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (January 1, 2021).

C. Coordination: The Contractor shall coordinate with TDOT’s designated project representative. The Contractor shall keep TDOT informed of progress and provide timely updates to ensure TDOT can begin paving immediately upon completion of the dirt work.

D. Inspection and approval: TDOT shall serve as the final authority in determining whether the work meets the required specifications. Any work deemed deficient shall be corrected by the Contractor at the Contractor’s expense, including rework, material replacement, and/or regrading as necessary.

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