Knox County - Right of Way Acquisition Services for Thorn Grove/Midway SIA Project - 3779 (2026)
Knox CountyCounty · Knoxville, TN- Due
- Dec 3, 2026
- 30 days left
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
- Primary contact
- Brian Hubbs
- (865) 215-5773
The 30-second brief
Knox County is seeking Letters of Interest (LOI) and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for right of way acquisition and appraisal services for the Thorn Grove/Midway State Industrial Access (SIA) Project (State Project Number: 47LPLM-S3-231, Project Pin: 137070.00, Contract Number: 260073). The work involves realigning Thorn Grove Pike and widening Midway Road for the Midway Business Park, requiring right of way acquisition and easements from six properties. Services include property appraisals, market data brochures, independent review of appraisals, negotiations with affected property owners, preparation of written offers, maintenance of acquisition documentation, and assistance with closings in accordance with TDOT requirements. Consultants must be TDOT prequalified and certified in TDOT Local Programs. Submission deadline is December 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time. Questions are due by November 18, 2026. Hard copy submissions must be delivered to Knox County Procurement Division, Suite 100, 1000 North Central Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37917. Electronic submissions are strictly prohibited.
Work experience in required discipline with other government agencies and projects of similar size and scope (20 Points), Demonstrated specialized expertise related to the project (10 Points), Demonstrated capabilities of firm including number of employees assigned to the project and TDOT approval letter (10 Points), Professional licensure (10 Points)
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Summary
Knox County is seeking Letters of Interest (LOI) and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for right of way acquisition and appraisal services for the Thorn Grove/Midway State Industrial Access (SIA) Project (State Project Number: 47LPLM-S3-231, Project Pin: 137070.00, Contract Number: 260073).
The work involves realigning Thorn Grove Pike and widening Midway Road for the Midway Business Park, requiring right of way acquisition and easements from six properties. Services include property appraisals, market data brochures, independent review of appraisals, negotiations with affected property owners, preparation of written offers, maintenance of acquisition documentation, and assistance with closings in accordance with TDOT requirements. Consultants must be TDOT prequalified and certified in TDOT Local Programs. Submission deadline is December 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time. Questions are due by November 18, 2026. Hard copy submissions must be delivered to Knox County Procurement Division, Suite 100, 1000 North Central Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37917. Electronic submissions are strictly prohibited.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Work experience in required discipline with other government agencies and projects of similar size and scope (20 Points), Demonstrated specialized expertise related to the project (10 Points), Demonstrated capabilities of firm including number of employees assigned to the project and TDOT approval letter (10 Points), Professional licensure (10 Points)
- Submit to
- Knox County Procurement Division, Suite 100, 1000 North Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37917
- Scope location
- Knoxville, TN
Questions about this RFI
How do I respond to this RFI from Knox County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 3, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: Knox County Procurement Division, Suite 100, 1000 North Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37917. For questions, contact Brian Hubbs.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFI?
Most government agencies, including Knox 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 RFI submission deadline?
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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) 215-5773. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFI?
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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.