Notice to engineering firms regarding a request for qualifications and letters of interest from tdot pre-qualified firms

The City of Murfreesboro is requesting Letters of Interest from TDOT pre-qualified engineering firms for Construction Engineering and Inspection services on the West Rutherford Boulevard Extension project, with submissions due June 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. TDOT pre-qualification is mandatory for participation.

The scope encompasses full-time inspection of bridge construction over Interstate 24, including structural elements, traffic control coordination, and safety compliance; as-needed inspection of roadway construction; coordination with the City, contractor, utilities, and other stakeholders; monitoring of contractor compliance with plans, specifications, and TDOT standards; and documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping for project administration. The project has an estimated schedule of approximately thirty months.

Evaluation criteria are: firm experience, credentials, and staff qualifications and availability (35%); past experience in required disciplines with the City or other agencies and demonstrated ability to meet schedules (35%); evaluations on prior similar projects (5%); and knowledge and experience with bridge construction over active interstate facilities, including traffic control and lane closure coordination (25%). The contract will be awarded on a direct cost plus net fee basis.

The City will evaluate initial Letters of Interest submissions, select several finalists, and issue a formal RFQ to those finalists. Final selection will be based on comparative evaluation of RFQ responses. The City encourages submissions from certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise firms and minority-owned and women-owned firms. Contact Cathy Smith, Purchasing Director, at (615) 849-2629 or cismith@murfreesborotn.gov for additional information regarding scope of services. Submissions must be made through the City's e-Procurement Portal, OpenGov.