Cherry Lane Extension, from east of I-840 to west of I-84 (New Interchange)

The City of Murfreesboro is requesting sealed bids for the Cherry Lane Extension from east of I-840 to west of I-84, a new interchange construction project (PIN 116200.02, Federal Project No. STP-M-9311 (26), State Project No. 75LPLM-F3-120), with bids due November 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST. The project is federally funded under the Surface Transportation Program with state coordination through Tennessee.

The scope encompasses design and construction of a new traffic interchange and roadway extension 0.436 miles in length, with over 400 line items spanning clearing and grubbing, excavation, asphalt concrete and Portland cement concrete paving, bridge construction with drilled shafts and piles, drainage systems, traffic control, signage, pavement markings, water line installation, and seismic reinforcement. Estimated quantities include 62,550 tons of graded solid rock borrow excavation, 531,329 cubic yards of unclassified borrow excavation, 20,580 square yards of Portland cement concrete pavement, and 51,134 square yards of sodding. The project completion deadline is August 31, 2029.

The DBE participation goal is zero percent. All unit prices are fixed for the contract duration, though quantities are approximate and subject to increase or decrease without affecting unit prices. Extra work not in the original plans and specifications will be compensated at applicable unit prices if listed in the proposal, or in accordance with Tennessee Department of Transportation Standard Specifications if no unit price applies.

Bidders must submit a proposal guaranty equal to five percent of their total bid amount as either a certified check or proposal bond, serving as agreed liquidated damages if the successful bidder fails to execute the contract and required payment and performance bonds within ten days of award notification. All bidders must be registered with the Tennessee Department of Revenue for sales and use tax collection or provide confirmation of exemption status, and must certify compliance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the Iran Divestment Act, and independent contracting status with the municipality.