Little_White_Oak_Pre-Bid_Map_02-10-2026.pdf

This is a pre-bid site visit notice issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for the Little White Oak Reclamation Project. The project encompasses a comprehensive 24-month environmental restoration initiative covering 65.3 acres of abandoned strip mine areas across three sites in Campbell County, Tennessee. Reclamation services include clearing and grubbing 65.3 acres, area grading and excavation of 61.3 acres, landslide grading on 4 acres, installation of 3,765 tons of riprap, 8,000 square yards of filter fabric, 11,100 linear feet of silt retention barriers, stream channel and riparian habitat restoration, road maintenance, and vegetation establishment. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for February 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST at 1090 Little White Oak Road, Duff, Tennessee 37729, with attendance required for bid eligibility. The bid submission period runs from January 15, 2026, at 8:00 AM CST through March 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with electronic submissions required through the EDISON system. The contract is valued at over $1.5 million and includes options for the State to extend the term up to an additional 180 days, with a maximum total contract duration of 60 months. Primary contacts are Trevor Martin at 865-207-8995 and Sydney Loomans.

The project is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Interior's Office of Surface Mining and requires compliance with Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage standards and Build America domestic procurement preferences mandating that all materials and products be produced in the United States. Bidders must demonstrate tax registration, valid contractor's license, certifications regarding non-debarment and compliance with state procurement rules, and certification through the Applicant Violator System with no outstanding violations. Comprehensive insurance coverage is required, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and pollution liability insurance. Performance and payment bonds are mandatory at 100% and 25% of maximum contract liability, respectively. The contract will be awarded to the qualified bidder offering the lowest cost that meets all specified requirements and technical specifications, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned.