40100 - Attenuators -UPDATED

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is conducting a competitive procurement for multiple truck and trailer mounted attenuators across the state, with the bid event specifically impacting Knox County. The solicitation seeks to acquire 8 truck mounted attenuators with fold-in bed storage, 30 truck mounted attenuators with full 180-degree tilt, 30 truck mounted attenuator tailgate mounting systems, 30 trailer mounted attenuators with flashing arrow boards and mid-axle design, and 10 trailer mounted attenuators with rear axle design. The procurement also includes 100 hours of maintenance and repair services. All equipment must meet MASH-2016 Test Level 3 standards and be compatible with vehicles weighing between 13,500 and 25,000 pounds. The bid event opens on September 22, 2025, and closes on October 10, 2025, with all items scheduled for delivery by October 15, 2025, to multiple locations including Knoxville, Chattanooga, Nashville, and Jackson. Acceptable manufacturers include Scorpion II Trailer Attenuator by Traffix Devices, SMT by Valtir, or approved equivalents.

The procurement will be conducted through the Tennessee Edison Supplier Portal, with bids to be submitted in US Dollars. While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned, bidders must provide documentation of sales tax registration and comply with non-discrimination policies. The contract will have an initial term of 36 months with potential for up to two 12-month renewals, not exceeding 60 months total. The total procurement includes an estimated $50,000 for replacement parts and $100,000 for optional parts and accessories. The state will award a single contract to the respondent whose bid meets all requirements at the lowest cost, with prices remaining firm for the first 365 days. Contractors will be required to maintain specific insurance coverages, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability insurance with predetermined minimum coverage amounts. The maximum state liability will be specified in a written dollar amount, with no guaranteed minimum purchase quantity.