Tennessee Department of Transportation On-Call Engineering Services - CAE003-004 2026
Tennessee Department of Transportation | State of TennesseeState · Nashville, TN- Due
- Oct 14, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 14, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Natasha Whitfield
- (615) 253-3997
The 30-second brief
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) seeks to retain professional engineering consulting firms for on-call engineering services on various statewide projects under two contracts with a 5-year term and a maximum total funding amount of $6,000,000. Scope of services includes site studies, geotechnical work, soil testing, land/topographic surveys, construction surveys, photogrammetry, airfield design plans, bid preparation support, construction administration, RPR services, independent fee estimates, QA/QC review, funding and regulatory guidance, UAS, BVLOS, Advanced Air Mobility support, and data reporting tools. Proposals are due by October 14, 2026, at 2:00 pm CST, with questions due by October 7, 2026. Evaluation criteria include proposed team member expertise (30%), relevant project experience (25%), technical approach (35%), and workload capacity (10%). Firms must be pre-qualified with TDOT.
Conduct site studies and surveys, Geotechnical work, Soil testing, Land/topographic surveys, Construction surveys, Photogrammetry, Develop airfield design plans and full contract documentation, Provide construction administration or RPR services, Prepare independent fee estimates, Review and provide QA/QC for reports, Analyses, And technical documents, Offer guidance on funding, Regulatory requirements, And the need for additional studies, Support TDOT Aeronautics with UAS, BVLOS, Advanced Air Mobility, And other emerging aviation technologies, Assist with development of data reporting tools, Dashboards, And visualization platforms, Perform general aviation engineering and technical services
Proposed Team member expertise (Section C, D, & E) 30 %, Relevant project or work experience (Sections F & G) 25 %, Technical approach for program support (as explained in Section I) 35 %, Workload capacity: Current workload with TDOT, based on the number of active TDOT contracts 10 %
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Summary
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) seeks to retain professional engineering consulting firms for on-call engineering services on various statewide projects under two contracts with a 5-year term and a maximum total funding amount of $6,000,000.
Scope of services includes site studies, geotechnical work, soil testing, land/topographic surveys, construction surveys, photogrammetry, airfield design plans, bid preparation support, construction administration, RPR services, independent fee estimates, QA/QC review, funding and regulatory guidance, UAS, BVLOS, Advanced Air Mobility support, and data reporting tools. Proposals are due by October 14, 2026, at 2:00 pm CST, with questions due by October 7, 2026. Evaluation criteria include proposed team member expertise (30%), relevant project experience (25%), technical approach (35%), and workload capacity (10%). Firms must be pre-qualified with TDOT.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Proposed Team member expertise (Section C, D, & E) 30 %, Relevant project or work experience (Sections F & G) 25 %, Technical approach for program support (as explained in Section I) 35 %, Workload capacity: Current workload with TDOT, based on the number of active TDOT contracts 10 %
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
23- Conduct site studies and surveys
- Geotechnical work
- Soil testing
- Land/topographic surveys
- Construction surveys
- Photogrammetry
- Develop airfield design plans and full contract documentation
- Provide construction administration or RPR services
- Prepare independent fee estimates
- Review and provide QA/QC for reports
- Analyses
- Technical documents
- Offer guidance on funding
- Regulatory requirements
- The need for additional studies
- Support TDOT Aeronautics with UAS
- BVLOS
- Advanced Air Mobility
- Other emerging aviation technologies
- Assist with development of data reporting tools
- Dashboards
- Visualization platforms
- Perform general aviation engineering and technical services
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Prequalification Form (DT-0330, Part I)
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Nashville, TN
- Reported agency
- Tennessee Department of Transportation
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Tennessee Department of Transportation | State of Tennessee?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 14, 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: [email protected]. For questions, contact Natasha Whitfield.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
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 RFP 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 Natasha Whitfield at (615) 253-3997. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Conduct site studies and surveys, Geotechnical work, Soil testing, Land/topographic surveys, Construction surveys, Photogrammetry, Develop airfield design plans and full contract documentation, Provide construction administration or RPR services, Prepare independent fee estimates, Review and provide. 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: "Proposed Team member expertise (Section C, D, & E) 30 %, Relevant project or work experience (Sections F & G) 25 %, Technical approach for program support (as explained in Section I) 35 %, Workload ca..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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: Prequalification Form (DT-0330, Part I). 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: Nashville, TN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.