Specifications.pdf

This Specifications document supports a Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Invitation to Bid for roadway excavation and compaction services in Cannon County. The project involves site preparation work, including excavation and compaction, to prepare for the construction of two left turn lanes on Cannon County roads (eastbound and westbound). Mandatory pre-bid site inspections are required for all bidders to take exact measurements and examine the premises. Bid responses must be submitted through the State's Supplier Portal (EDISON) between December 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST and January 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. All work must be completed prior to March 1, 2026. Written questions from prospective contractors are due by January 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CT. The contract is structured as a one-time purchase with a firm offer period of ninety days, and the State reserves the right to conduct negotiations with responsive and responsible bidders or reject any or all responses.

Evaluation of bids will be weighted at 100% on pricing, with contractors required to provide unit pricing for excavation and preparation work. Prospective contractors must hold valid Tennessee contractor licenses, provide documentation of sales and use tax registration with the Tennessee Department of Revenue, and comply with prevailing wage requirements outlined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 12-4-401 through 12-4-415. A payment bond equal to twenty-five percent of the maximum liability amount is required to guarantee payment to subcontractors, laborers, and material suppliers. The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must certify that their bids are made without collusion or fraud. The procurement contact is Joshua Polk at 615-360-4460 or Joshua.Polk@tn.gov, and technical assistance with the EDISON portal is available through the Help Desk at 866-376-0104 or 615-741-4357.