Johnson City RFQ 6876 Traffic Signal Design Engineering Services 2026
Tennessee Department of Transportation | State of TennesseeState · Nashville, TN- Due
- Feb 27, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 17, 2026
- Primary contact
- Debbie Dillon
- (423) 975-2711
The 30-second brief
The City of Johnson City is requesting qualifications from professional consultant engineering firms to provide services related to the survey, design, and preparation of construction documents for the expansion of the city's fiber optic network to connect additional traffic signals. This addendum revises the RFQ documents and extends the submission deadline.
Preparation of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents, Survey and design of traffic signals, R-O-W certification, Utilities certification, Preliminary plans for NEPA, NEPA approved documents, Final design, Phase 1 Letters of Interest, Qualifications, Project Team and their qualifications, References
Phase I: Examples of work experience in traffic signal design with TDOT, The City of Johnson City, and/or other clients; Experience in preparing NEPA documents; Experience in R-O-W certification; Experience in Utilities Certification. Phase II: Past experience in the required disciplines with TDOT and other clients (15%); Past performance on Local Programs projects (15%); Qualifications and availability of staff (40%); Demonstration of the ability to meet schedules (10%); Demonstration of experience in traffic signal design (20%).
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Summary
The City of Johnson City is requesting qualifications from professional consultant engineering firms to provide services related to the survey, design, and preparation of construction documents for the expansion of the city's fiber optic network to connect additional traffic signals.
This addendum revises the RFQ documents and extends the submission deadline.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Phase I: Examples of work experience in traffic signal design with TDOT, The City of Johnson City, and/or other clients
- Experience in preparing NEPA documents
- Experience in R-O-W certification
- Experience in Utilities Certification
Phase II: Past experience in the required disciplines with TDOT and other clients (15%); Past performance on Local Programs projects (15%); Qualifications and availability of staff (40%); Demonstration of the ability to meet schedules (10%); Demonstration of experience in traffic signal design (20%).
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
11- Preparation of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents
- Survey and design of traffic signals
- R-O-W certification
- Utilities certification
- Preliminary plans for NEPA
- NEPA approved documents
- Final design
- Phase 1 Letters of Interest
- Qualifications
- Project Team and their qualifications
- References
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Insurance Checklist
- General Contract Form
- Drug Free Workplace Affidavit
- Scope location
- Johnson City, Tennessee
- Reported agency
- Johnson City
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Tennessee Department of Transportation | State of Tennessee?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 27, 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. For questions, contact Debbie Dillon.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Tennessee Department of Transportation | State of Tennessee 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 RFQ 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 Debbie Dillon at (423) 975-2711. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Preparation of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents, Survey and design of traffic signals, R-O-W certification, Utilities certification, Preliminary plans for NEPA, NEPA approved documents, Final design, Phase 1 Letters of Interest, Qualifications, Project Team and their qualifications. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Phase I: Examples of work experience in traffic signal design with TDOT, The City of Johnson City, and/or other clients; Experience in preparing NEPA documents; Experience in R-O-W certification; Expe..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
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: Insurance Checklist, General Contract Form, Drug Free Workplace Affidavit. Review the full document from Tennessee Department of Transportation | State of Tennessee for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Johnson City, Tennessee. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.