Construction, Maintenance, and Repairs of Bridges and Culverts

The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is requesting proposals from qualified contractors for construction, maintenance, and repair services for Metro-owned bridges, underpasses, culverts, and guardrails, with proposals due July 30, 2026 at 2:07 p.m. Central Time. This is an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with no guaranteed minimum or maximum purchase amounts; work will be assigned on an as-needed basis through individual purchase orders with no mobilization costs reimbursed.

The solicitation carries a 22% Small Business Enterprise/Service-Disabled Veteran (SBE/SDV) participation commitment over the life of the contract, with a 3% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) goal and 9% Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) goal. Contractors must hold a Tennessee Highway, Railroad and Airport Construction license with unlimited monetary limit.

The scope includes furnishing all labor, tools, appurtenances, and materials for maintenance, repair, and construction work. Repairs may require decorative finishes, patterns, colors, or materials matching existing infrastructure. All work must comply with NDOT Details and Specifications and TDOT Standard Specifications, occur within Metro's jurisdiction, and include project management, pre-construction meetings, traffic control, utility coordination, and field construction oversight. Performance and payment bonds are required for purchase orders exceeding $100,000. General liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and worker's compensation with statutory limits are mandatory.

Evaluation criteria are weighted at 40 points for cost, 25 points for qualifications and experience, and 35 points for methodology and approach. The pre-offer meeting was held July 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. Questions were due July 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The anticipated intent to award issuance is August 19, 2026. Offers remain valid for 150 days from the solicitation closing date. Payment terms are Net 30 with supplier-prepaid freight on FOB delivery basis. Liquidated damages are $2,500 per calendar day for delays in both substantial and final completion.