Palmyra Salt Shed Foundation

Montgomery County, Tennessee is soliciting sealed bids for construction of a reinforced concrete foundation for a new salt shed in the Palmyra area, with bids due July 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time and a mandatory pre-bid conference on July 9, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.; bidders who do not attend the pre-bid conference are ineligible.

The scope is a reinforced concrete foundation constructed in compliance with provided foundation drawings and all applicable local and state codes. The project has an expected duration of 45 days. Bidders must conduct a visual site examination at 3090 Palmyra Road, Palmyra, Tennessee and demonstrate qualifications through submission of financial data, evidence of previous experience, proof of authorization to do business in Tennessee or certification of intent to obtain such authorization, and state contractor license number if applicable.

Montgomery County imposes statutory compliance requirements: contractors must certify compliance with the Non-Boycott of Israel Act (TCA 12-4-1) for contracts of $250,000 or more with suppliers having ten or more employees, and must certify non-inclusion on the Iran Divestment Act list of ineligible entities per Tennessee Code Annotated 12-12-106. Bidders must sign a non-discrimination statement affirming compliance with Montgomery County's policy against discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability. Montgomery County prohibits numerous contract clauses including limitations of liability, indemnification provisions that waive sovereign immunity, assumption of vendor liability, cancellation fees, punitive damages, and confidentiality provisions that violate Tennessee's Open Records Act.

Bids must be submitted on a lump sum basis with bid security in the form of a bid bond equal to 5 percent of the bidder's maximum bid price (base bid plus all alternates) issued by a surety meeting specified requirements. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid. Written questions are due July 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.; addenda will be issued on or before July 21, 2026. The successful bidder must execute and deliver required contract counterparts and bonds within 15 days of receiving the Notice of Award.