Blount County - Dark Island Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation - ITB 2026-0096 (2026)
Blount CountyCounty · Maryville, TN- Due
- May 7, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 10, 2026
- Primary contact
- Jackie Cooper
- (865) 273-5740
The 30-second brief
Blount County, TN on behalf of the Blount County Highway Department is seeking to procure a contractor for the Dark Island Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation construction project (ITB No. 2026-0096). The work consists generally of the replacement of an existing bridge with a new pedestrian bridge including demolition, reconstruction, minor site preparation, and site stabilization. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on April 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Blount County Highway Department, Conference Room 4, Blount County Operations Center, 1227 McArthur Rd., Maryville, TN 37804, followed by a site visit. Bidders must attend this meeting to bid. Bid documents and online submission are available via the IonWave portal at https://blounttn.ionwave.net/login.aspx. Hard copy bids may be submitted to Blount County Purchasing, Blount County Courthouse Room 319, 385 Court St., Maryville, TN 37804-5906. Bid submission deadline is May 7, 2026, at 1:30 PM EST. Bidder questions are due by April 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. Requirements include a 5% bid bond, 100% performance and payment bonds, a drug-free workplace affidavit, Tennessee contractor licensing (TCA 62-6-119), and compliance with prevailing wage and insurance requirements.
Dark Island Pedestrian Bridge Rehab 2026, Allowance For Authorized Contract Amendments
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Summary
Blount County, TN on behalf of the Blount County Highway Department is seeking to procure a contractor for the Dark Island Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation construction project (ITB No. 2026-0096).
The work consists generally of the replacement of an existing bridge with a new pedestrian bridge including demolition, reconstruction, minor site preparation, and site stabilization. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on April 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Blount County Highway Department, Conference Room 4, Blount County Operations Center, 1227 McArthur Rd., Maryville, TN 37804, followed by a site visit. Bidders must attend this meeting to bid. Bid documents and online submission are available via the IonWave portal at https://blounttn.ionwave.net/login.aspx. Hard copy bids may be submitted to Blount County Purchasing, Blount County Courthouse Room 319, 385 Court St., Maryville, TN 37804-5906. Bid submission deadline is May 7, 2026, at 1:30 PM EST. Bidder questions are due by April 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. Requirements include a 5% bid bond, 100% performance and payment bonds, a drug-free workplace affidavit, Tennessee contractor licensing (TCA 62-6-119), and compliance with prevailing wage and insurance requirements.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Dark Island Pedestrian Bridge Rehab 2026, Allowance For Authorized Contract Amendments
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Attachment B - Bid Cover and Contractor License Information Form
- Attachment C - COI
- Attachment D - Required for all Manual Submissions
- Attachment E - Blount County Required Forms Bid 2026-0086
- Proposal Bid Bond
- Business License
- Addenda
- Contractor License Information TCA 62-6-119
- Change Orders
- Performance and Payment Bond
- Submit to
- https://blounttn.ionwave.net/login.aspx
- Scope location
- Maryville, TN
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Blount County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 7, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://blounttn.ionwave.net/login.aspx. For questions, contact Jackie Cooper.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Blount County in TN, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jackie Cooper at (865) 273-5740. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Dark Island Pedestrian Bridge Rehab 2026, Allowance For Authorized Contract Amendments. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Blount County?
All active and historical solicitations from Blount County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Blount County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Attachment B - Bid Cover and Contractor License Information Form, Attachment C - COI, Attachment D - Required for all Manual Submissions, Attachment E - Blount County Required Forms Bid 2026-0086, Pro. Review the full document from Blount County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Maryville, TN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.