WTRBA Trace Creek - UPDATED

The State of Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Finance Division, in coordination with the West Tennessee River Basin Authority, is soliciting competitive bids for the removal of a concrete-encased abandoned sewer line obstruction on Trace Creek in Waverly, Humphreys County, Tennessee. This one-time purchase order (ITB #32701-13840) involves the complete demolition and removal of a low-head dam structure that impounds approximately 600 linear feet of water with a 6-foot elevation change, along with comprehensive stream restoration and stabilization work. The scope of work includes structure removal, sewer line capping, haul road construction, boulder vanes, stone toe protection, riprap placement, erosion control measures (silt fence, filter sock, coir fiber blankets), vegetation installation exceeding 1,000 native plants and trees, and asphalt restoration totaling approximately 350 square yards. Construction must commence immediately upon contract execution and be completed within 30 working days, plus one additional day per inclement weather day, with a pre-construction conference required prior to commencement. Bidders must conduct thorough site visits during normal working hours, and written questions and comments must be submitted by April 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM CT, with a pre-response conference scheduled for April 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM CT via Microsoft Teams. Bids are due May 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM CDT, and award will be made to the single lowest-cost responsive bidder meeting all specified requirements. Respondents must be registered with the Tennessee Supplier Portal, hold a valid Tennessee contractor license for projects exceeding $25,000, provide a 5 percent bid guarantee, and furnish performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the maximum liability, estimated to exceed $400,000.

The procurement does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. Respondents must comply with all federal and state regulations including the Clean Air Act, Federal Water Pollution Control Act, Buy America provisions, prevailing wage requirements under the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, and the Iran Divestment Act. All prices must be quoted on an F.O.B. destination basis excluding state and federal taxes, and bidders must provide proof of Tennessee sales and use tax registration or applicable exemptions. This American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Resource Protection Grant-funded project is subject to appropriation and availability of state or federal funds, with compliance required for pending environmental permits including TDEC ARAP authorization, USACE National Wetland Program permits, and a TDEC Construction General Permit. The estimated project budget exceeds $400,000 in maximum liability, though specific contract award values are not explicitly stated in the available procurement documents. Submissions must be made through the state's EDISON Supplier Portal at https://www.edison.tn.gov, with procurement inquiries directed to Josh Polk at (615) 360-4460 or Joshua.Polk@tn.gov.