Perkins Hollow Road Repairs

Carter County, Tennessee is seeking proposals for a FEMA disaster recovery project (DR-4832-TN) involving road repairs along Perkins Hollow Road. The Request for Proposal (RFP) requires a contractor to repair five road sites by removing existing corrugated metal pipes and replacing them with high-density polyethylene pipes ranging from 15 to 24 inches in diameter and 30 to 40 feet in length. The scope of work includes backfilling with compacted stone material, asphalt resurfacing with 3 inches of binder and 1.5 inches of surface mix, and managing all necessary permits, signage, traffic control, and detours. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 28th, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with all questions due by the same date and time. Proposals are due November 3rd, 2025, at 10:00 AM at 801 E Elk Avenue, Suite 203, Elizabethton, Tennessee. Evaluation criteria include overall quality of the proposed plan (25 points), respondent's ability to perform (25 points), personnel and resources (15 points), past performance (15 points), and pricing (20 points). The selected contractor must complete all work within 60 days of contract award.

The contract emphasizes participation from small, minority, and women-owned businesses, with contractors required to demonstrate subcontractor participation plans. Respondents must carry specific insurance coverage, including $2,000,000 in general liability, $1,000,000 in workers' compensation, $1,000,000 in auto insurance, and $2,000,000 in errors and omissions coverage. As a FEMA-funded project, contractors must comply with federal procurement regulations, including Davis-Bacon Act requirements, equal employment obligations, debarment provisions, and the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment. Contractors must provide evidence of experience with similar road repair projects within the past five years and comply with the Tennessee Employment Protection Act, including E-Verify requirements. While no specific award value is mentioned, the project involves repairs to five road sites, suggesting a substantial infrastructure investment. All submitted proposals will become the property of Carter County Government and are subject to the Tennessee Public Records Act.