Engineering Assistance for Carter County Tennessee for Long Hollow Road Bridge

Carter County, Tennessee is seeking engineering firms to provide disaster-related engineering services for three bridge reconstruction projects impacted by Tropical Storm Helene in September 2024: Poga Road Bridge #1, Poga Road Bridge #2, and Long Hollow Road Bridge. The primary objective is to obtain comprehensive engineering design and bidding information for bridges that were completely destroyed during the flooding event. Required deliverables include establishing necessary permitting, providing preliminary design comparisons, verifying flood elevations, and preparing complete scope of work and cost estimates. Qualified firms must demonstrate good standing with TDOT, FHWA, and TDEC to facilitate rapid permitting processes. Evaluation criteria will encompass the overall quality of the proposed plan, respondent's ability to perform services, available personnel and resources, past performance, and pricing. The procurement opportunity is open for responses until December 10, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., with proposals to be reviewed by the Carter County Rebuild Management Team and ultimately considered by County Commissioners.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Respondents must provide proof of insurability and be prepared to comply with federal procurement clauses related to FEMA funding. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documents, the project involves multiple bridge reconstruction efforts that suggest a potentially significant investment. Successful firms will be required to register with the Tennessee Secretary of State's office within seven days if not already registered. The contracts will involve federal funding, which necessitates compliance with various federal procurement guidelines and transparency requirements. Firms must also address potential conflicts of interest and meet anti-lobbying requirements. Though no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the documentation indicates a urgent need for rapid engineering design services to support post-disaster infrastructure reconstruction.