Knox County - Knox County Railroad Crossing Improvements - 00003759 (2026)
Knox CountyCounty · Knox County, IN- Due
- Nov 3, 2026
- 6 days left
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
- Primary contact
- Brian Hubbs
- (865) 215-5753
The 30-second brief
Knox County requests bids for the construction of Knox County Railroad Crossing Improvements, Bid 3759. The project consists of paving, signage, and striping of two (2) highway-rail grade crossing locations in Knox County, TN. Bidders must be Tennessee Department of Transportation Pre-Qualified Contractors and hold required licensing classifications. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on October 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time at the Knox County Procurement Division, 1000 N. Central Street, Suite 100, Knoxville, TN 37917. Questions are due in writing by Friday, October 23, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. local time. Bids are due by Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. local time and must be submitted by hand or commercial carrier to the Knox County Procurement Division, accompanied by a 5% certified check or bid bond. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price are required.
Paving, Signage and striping of two (2) highway-rail grade crossing locations
Price
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Summary
Knox County requests bids for the construction of Knox County Railroad Crossing Improvements, Bid 3759.
The project consists of paving, signage, and striping of two (2) highway-rail grade crossing locations in Knox County, TN. Bidders must be Tennessee Department of Transportation Pre-Qualified Contractors and hold required licensing classifications. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on October 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time at the Knox County Procurement Division, 1000 N. Central Street, Suite 100, Knoxville, TN 37917. Questions are due in writing by Friday, October 23, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. local time. Bids are due by Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. local time and must be submitted by hand or commercial carrier to the Knox County Procurement Division, accompanied by a 5% certified check or bid bond. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price are required.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Paving, Signage and striping of two (2) highway-rail grade crossing locations
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
bid envelope cover sheet, certified check or Bidder's Bond (5%)
- Submit to
- Knox County Procurement Division, 1000 N. Central Street, Suite 100, Knoxville, TN 37917
- Scope location
- Knoxville, TN
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Knox County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 3, 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: Knox County Procurement Division, 1000 N. Central Street, Suite 100, Knoxville, TN 37917. For questions, contact Brian Hubbs.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Knox County in IN, 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 Brian Hubbs at (865) 215-5753. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Paving, Signage and striping of two (2) highway-rail grade crossing locations. 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: "Price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Knox County?
All active and historical solicitations from Knox County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Knox County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 3, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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: bid envelope cover sheet, certified check or Bidder's Bond (5%). Review the full document from Knox 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: Knoxville, TN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.