City of Norris Forest Road Maintenance Request for Quote 2026
- Due
- Oct 8, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Duration
- 8 months
- Primary contact
- Bailey Whited
- (865) 494-7645
The 30-second brief
The City of Norris requests hourly-rate quotes for woods road maintenance and related work within the Norris Municipal Watershed. Maintenance activities include minor grading, constructing and renovating broad-based rolling dips, water control structures, filling gullies, spreading rock, pond renovation, clearing vegetation, and road opening across specified trails including Hi Point Trail Road, Freeway Trail Road, Raccoon Run Trail Road, Mockingbird Trail Road, Forester's Trail Road, and East Trail Road. Contractors must supply hourly quotes, estimated time, equipment delivery fees, equipment types (bulldozer with angle/tilt blade required), schedule availability, and relevant references demonstrating Best Management Practices (BMP) experience for woods road grading. The contract period runs from October 16, 2026 to June 30, 2027, with quotes due by October 8, 2026.
Hourly quote and estimated time requirement to complete the entire project; estimated fees for equipment delivery and/or movement; type(s) of equipment to be used; estimated schedule availability; references from contractee(s) that verifies expertise in building broad based (rolling) dips on woods roads per Best Management Practices (BMP); number of years and extent of work experience grading and building woods roads to BMP standards
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Summary
The City of Norris requests hourly-rate quotes for woods road maintenance and related work within the Norris Municipal Watershed.
Maintenance activities include minor grading, constructing and renovating broad-based rolling dips, water control structures, filling gullies, spreading rock, pond renovation, clearing vegetation, and road opening across specified trails including Hi Point Trail Road, Freeway Trail Road, Raccoon Run Trail Road, Mockingbird Trail Road, Forester's Trail Road, and East Trail Road. Contractors must supply hourly quotes, estimated time, equipment delivery fees, equipment types (bulldozer with angle/tilt blade required), schedule availability, and relevant references demonstrating Best Management Practices (BMP) experience for woods road grading. The contract period runs from October 16, 2026 to June 30, 2027, with quotes due by October 8, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Hourly quote and estimated time requirement to complete the entire project
- Estimated fees for equipment delivery and/or movement
- Type(s) of equipment to be used
- Estimated schedule availability
- References from contractee(s) that verifies expertise in building broad based (rolling) dips on woods roads per Best Management Practices (BMP)
- Number of years and extent of work experience grading and building woods roads to BMP standards
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
references from contractee(s) that verifies expertise in building broad based (rolling) dips on woods roads per Best Management Practices (BMP)
- Submit to
- Norris Community Building, 20 Chestnut Drive, Norris, Tennessee; www.cityofnorris.com/bids
- Scope location
- Norris, TN
Questions about this QUOTE
How do I respond to this Quote from City of Norris?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 8, 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: Norris Community Building, 20 Chestnut Drive, Norris, Tennessee; www.cityofnorris.com/bids. For questions, contact Bailey Whited.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Quote?
Most government agencies, including City of Norris 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 Quote 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 Bailey Whited at (865) 494-7645. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Hourly quote and estimated time requirement to complete the entire project; estimated fees for equipment delivery and/or movement; type(s) of equipment to be used; estimated schedule availability; references from contractee(s) that verifies expertise in building broad based (rolling) dips on woods r. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from City of Norris?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Norris are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Norris regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 8 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Quote?
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: references from contractee(s) that verifies expertise in building broad based (rolling) dips on woods roads per Best Management Practices (BMP). Review the full document from City of Norris for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Norris, TN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.