Martha Sundquist State Forest Bridge Replacements

Public Notice of Invitation to Bid Page 1 of 2 eB Rev. 0, Dated 09/23 PROJECT: Martha Sundquist State Forest Bridge Replacements Division of Forestry Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee SBC Project No. 100/010-02-2020 DESIGNER: TTL, Inc. 624 Grassmere Park, Suite 14 Nashville, Tennessee 37211 Contact: Randy Laine Phone: (615) 331-7770 BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project will involve the demolition of three wooden bridges, installation of three pre-fabricated aluminum steel plate structures with pre-fabricated foundation system, grading along the roadway with gravel base, placement of river stone or rip rap on the slopes, and placement of topsoil to stabilize disturbed areas. Bids are invited for a General Contract for the Work of the above project. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held: Via MS Teams [Meeting ID: 282 224 821 838; Passcode: TtFFEy; (or call-in (629) 209-4396; 227622896#)] on March 6, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. Local Time (Eastern Time) All parties considering attending the

Pre-Bid Conference will be responsible for ensuring that they do not have a fever, and that they have not come into contact with or otherwise been around someone exhibiting symptoms of the COVID-19 virus. Bids sent by mail or express mail should be directed to the attention listed below, and must be received before 2:00 p.m. Local Time (Central Time) on March 27, 2024. To: Penny L. DiPiazza, Bidding and Contract Officer William R. Snodgrass Tennessee Tower, 24th Floor 312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue Nashville, Tennessee 37243-1102 Phone: (615) 741-6111 Drop off or courier service Bids shall be submitted to the Central Procurement Office after 8:00 a.m. and before 2:00 p.m. Local Time (Central Time) on March 27, 2024. Note: Please allow extra time as all persons choosing to drop off bids must sign-in to the 3rd floor security desk before visiting the Central Procurement Office. To: Central Procurement Office William R. Snodgrass Tennessee Tower, 3rd Floor Nashville, Tennessee 37243-1102 Attn: Penny L. DiPiazza, Bidding and Contract Officer Bids will be publicly opened by the Owner on behalf of the State of Tennessee via WebEx at: Public Notice of Invitation to Bid Page 2 of 2 eB Rev. 0, Dated 09/23 Meeting Number (access code): 2303 580 5753 Meeting Password: 100-010-02-2020 Join by phone: (415) 655-0001. At 10:00 a.m. (Local Time (Central Time)), Thursday, March 28, 2024 Bidding documents may be examined at the Designer’s office and at the following Plan Rooms: Blountville – Associated General Contractors, Tri-Cities Branch Norcross, GA - ConstructConnect Arlington, TX - Dodge Data & Analytics Bid documents may be obtained electronically or in hard copy via the Designer, in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Electronic bid documents do NOT require a plan deposit, but hard copies of bid documents will require the Designer’s receipt of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the State of Tennessee in the amount of $1,000.00 Bidders submitting bids equal to or greater than $25,000 in value are required to be licensed in accordance with state law. A statement of public contract crime status and minority business status is required on the Bid Form. Additionally, the Drug Free Workplace Affidavit and a five percent (5%) bid security is required. Non-discrimination policy applies to this project. The Owner reserves the right to waive informalities and to reject bids.