Building Construction Contractors

The City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee is conducting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ-54-2022) to establish a pool of up to six qualified general construction contractors for building construction, remodeling, renovation, and repair of city-owned facilities over a three-year period. The procurement seeks contractors with a Tennessee General Contractor's License capable of performing comprehensive construction services across multiple work classifications including earthwork, utilities, building construction, site improvements, and general renovation. Proposals were due by July 14, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. CST, with electronic submissions required through the OpenGov e-procurement portal and finalist selections anticipated by July 21, 2022. Evaluation criteria will be weighted as follows: 50% experience, 25% references, and 25% qualifications, with contractors required to demonstrate past project capabilities through references from similar work completed within the past five years. For projects exceeding $100,000, contractors must provide 100% performance and payment bonds, and must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly noted in the documentation. The contract allows for multiple work orders under a master agreement, with potential annual renewals contingent on 60-day notice from either party. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the city reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and is not obligated to guarantee a specific number of projects. Contractors will be expected to manage multiple simultaneous projects and provide detailed cost estimates, project management, and quality assurance services. The master agreement includes provisions for monthly progress payments with 5% retainage until substantial completion and 2% retainage until final completion, with potential liquidated damages of $500 per day for project delays. Insurance requirements include $1 million in commercial general liability, $1 million in automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance. Though no specific budget range was provided, the comprehensive nature of the contract suggests significant potential for substantial construction and renovation work across city-owned facilities.