ITB Middlebrook Pike ATMS Project

The City of Knoxville, Tennessee, in collaboration with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), is seeking bids for the Middlebrook Pike Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) Project, identified as Contract No. C-24-0309. This infrastructure improvement initiative aims to enhance traffic operations by upgrading 24 signalized intersections along Middlebrook Pike (SR 169), spanning 8.30 miles from the University and College intersection to Joe Hinton. The project's primary deliverables include the installation of network switches, fiber optic cables, conduit banks, roadside units, and advanced traffic control elements to modernize the city's transportation infrastructure. Sealed bids will be received until 11:00 AM EST on May 20, 2025, at the City County Building, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for May 6, 2025, at 1:00 PM, offering both in-person and virtual Zoom attendance. Bidders must be prequalified with the Department of Transportation in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated Section 54-5-117 and must submit a proposal bond or certified check equaling 5% of the bid amount. The project has a total completion time of 577 days from the Notice to Proceed and will follow Tennessee Department of Transportation's Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.

The procurement includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 2.43%, which must be met or exceeded, ensuring opportunities for minority-owned and small businesses. Contractors must be licensed with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance's Board for Licensing Contractors and submit comprehensive documentation, including prequalification questionnaires and subcontractor bid quotes. The project is federally funded and subject to TDOT approval, with the City of Knoxville reserving the right to reject any or all proposals and make the contract award within 60 days after the proposal opening. Bidding documents can be obtained from the City of Knoxville's procurement website and can be reviewed at locations such as the Knoxville Builders Exchange, Urban League, and Black Contractors Association. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project—involving technological infrastructure, traffic signal improvements, and system integration—suggests a significant investment in urban transportation technology. The City emphasizes equal opportunity and non-discrimination, ensuring full opportunity for all businesses to submit bids regardless of age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or disability.