Description
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is seeking a qualified contractor to perform a road‑widening project on State Route 53 in Cannon County (lane‑mile 13.002). The scope includes ditch relocation, removal of an unused driveway segment, removal and storage of existing street signs, excavation, placement of a compacted base stone, site restoration, and coordination with TDOT engineers for final paving. The contract will be awarded to the lowest‑cost responsive bidder and requires compliance with state construction standards, prevailing‑wage laws, and extensive insurance and bonding requirements.
• Ditch relocation (west side replacement, east side recreation) and retention of existing utility pipe.
• Excavation and placement of 10‑in. compacted base stone in two lifts; paving to be performed by TDOT after dirt work.
• Removal of unused driveway, removal of street signs (TDOT will reinstall), seeding and straw of disturbed areas; no rock (rip‑rap) required.
• All work must follow TDOT Standard Specifications (Jan 2021) and MUTCD traffic‑control standards.
• Contractor must submit a payment bond (25 % of maximum liability), certificates of insurance, and adhere to prevailing‑wage and nondiscrimination requirements.