Tennessee Department of Transportation State Highway Construction Bids - October 2, 2026 Letting
Tennessee Department of Transportation | State of TennesseeState · Nashville, TN- Due
- Oct 2, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 25, 2026
The 30-second brief
State highway construction bids for multiple projects across Tennessee counties, including grading, drainage, paving, bridge construction, bridge repair, slope stabilization, and traffic signal modernization improvements. Internet bidding is mandatory on all contracts through Bid Express. Submission deadline is October 2, 2026. Prime contractors must prequalify with the Department of Transportation and be licensed with the State of Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance Board for Licensing Contractors.
Price, experience, approach, references, DBE participation
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Summary
State highway construction bids for multiple projects across Tennessee counties, including grading, drainage, paving, bridge construction, bridge repair, slope stabilization, and traffic signal modernization improvements.
Internet bidding is mandatory on all contracts through Bid Express. Submission deadline is October 2, 2026. Prime contractors must prequalify with the Department of Transportation and be licensed with the State of Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance Board for Licensing Contractors.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Price
- Experience
- Approach
- References
- DBE participation
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Bid bond
- W-9
- References
- Non-collusion affidavit
- Insurance certificate
- Signed addenda
- Submit to
- Bid Express
- Scope location
- Nashville, TN
- Reported agency
- Tennessee Department of Transportation
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid 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 2, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Bid Express.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
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 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.
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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, experience, approach, references, DBE participation" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Tennessee Department of Transportation | State of Tennessee?
All active and historical solicitations from Tennessee Department of Transportation | State of Tennessee are tracked and searchable. As a state agency, Tennessee Department of Transportation | State of Tennessee regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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 bond, W-9, references, non-collusion affidavit, insurance certificate, signed addenda. 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.