Tennessee DOT GEC CEI/MEI Engineering Services RFP 2026 - Statewide (4 contracts)
Tennessee Department of Transportation | State of TennesseeState · Nashville, TN- Due
- Sep 9, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 24, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Erin Rakus
- (615) 253-3997
The 30-second brief
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is seeking proposals from professional engineering consulting firms to provide General Engineering Consultant (GEC) services for Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CEI) and Maintenance Engineering and Inspection (MEI) on an on-call basis. The scope of work includes staff augmentation, erosion prevention and sediment control (EPSC) inspection, natural stream relocation, intelligent transportation system (ITS) inspection, utility coordination, surveying, materials testing, geotechnical field services, and bridge inspection. The contract term is five years with a maximum total dollar amount of $150,000,000 across four statewide contracts. Proposals are due September 9, 2026, and a mandatory pre-submittal meeting for prime consultants is scheduled for August 17, 2026. Firms must be pre-qualified with TDOT and evaluation will be based on team capability, past experience, and technical approach.
Documentation associated with construction/maintenance engineering and inspection services
Team capability (30%), Past work experience (5%), Size of prior projects (5%), Technical approach (25%), Workload capacity (5%), Past performance evaluations (5%), Presentation (25%)
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Summary
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is seeking proposals from professional engineering consulting firms to provide General Engineering Consultant (GEC) services for Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CEI) and Maintenance Engineering and Inspection (MEI) on an on-call basis.
The scope of work includes staff augmentation, erosion prevention and sediment control (EPSC) inspection, natural stream relocation, intelligent transportation system (ITS) inspection, utility coordination, surveying, materials testing, geotechnical field services, and bridge inspection. The contract term is five years with a maximum total dollar amount of $150,000,000 across four statewide contracts. Proposals are due September 9, 2026, and a mandatory pre-submittal meeting for prime consultants is scheduled for August 17, 2026. Firms must be pre-qualified with TDOT and evaluation will be based on team capability, past experience, and technical approach.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Documentation associated with construction/maintenance engineering and inspection services
REQUIRED STAFFING
14- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Statewide, 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 September 9, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Erin Rakus.
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 Erin Rakus at (615) 253-3997. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What staffing is required for this project?
This solicitation outlines specific staffing requirements. The required roles include: Staff Augmentation, construction engineering & inspection, maintenance engineering and inspection, erosion prevention and sediment control (EPSC) inspection, natural stream relocation and mitigation inspection, intelligent transportation system (ITS) inspection, utility coordination services, survey. Proposers should demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience for each required role.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Documentation associated with construction/maintenance engineering and inspection services. 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: "Team capability (30%), Past work experience (5%), Size of prior projects (5%), Technical approach (25%), Workload capacity (5%), Past performance evaluations (5%), Presentation (25%)" 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 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. Additionally, proposals should address staffing requirements as outlined in the solicitation. 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: Statewide, TN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.