Description
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is soliciting a single‑award contract to perform excavation, grading, and compaction for two new left‑turn lanes on a state‑maintained road in Cannon County. The contractor will saw‑cut and remove existing asphalt, place and compact a minimum 10‑inch engineered base across an 18‑foot width, and restore the site, while TDOT handles traffic control and final paving. The work must be completed and accepted by March 1 2026, with bids due January 15 2026.
• Scope: Saw‑cut/remove existing pavement, excavate organic material, place ≥10 in compacted stone base (lift ≤6 in), grade to 18 ft width, seed/straw disturbed areas.
• Exclusions: Traffic control and final asphalt paving (TDOT responsibility).
• Budget: $336,000 total (includes TDOT’s paving and striping after contractor’s work).
• Requirements: Valid Tennessee contractor license, insurance (CGL $1M/$2M, auto $1M, workers’ comp $1M), 25 % payment bond, compliance certifications, and site visit prior to pricing.
• Timeline: Questions due Jan 5 2026, bid submission Jan 15 2026, project completion by Mar 1 2026.