Clinchfield Street Bridge Rehabilitation

The City of Kingsport held a bid‑opening for the Clinchfield Street Bridge Rehabilitation project on April 9, 2026. Only one bidder, Southern Constructors, Inc., submitted a bid of $1.275 million. The procurement team will evaluate the bid and issue a recommendation at a later date. The project involves the rehabilitation of an existing municipal bridge and will be managed by the city’s public works and engineering staff. • Scope: Structural rehabilitation of the Clinchfield Street Bridge (likely includes deck, substructure, and related civil works). • Budget: Single recorded bid of $1,275,000; no other financial breakdown provided. • Competition: Low – only one bid received, indicating limited vendor interest or a niche market. • Procurement Process: Bid opening completed; evaluation pending with no disclosed timeline for award. • Contacts: Procurement staff listed (Brent Morelock – Procurement Manager; Olivia Nickens – Procurement Specialist; Michael Thompson – Public Works Director; David Harris – Civil Engineer) but without direct contact details.