Site work for a bridge / tunnel in Knoxville, Tennessee. Completed plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel.

**As Of July 26, 2019 Project has been awarded. Award amount is $1,188,554.14.** The work consists of the replacement of the bridge over First Creek and any other work needed to complete the project as directed by the Engineer. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the Bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the Owner. No bid will be received or accepted after the above-specified time for the opening of bids. Bids that arrive late due to the fault of U.S. Postal Service, United Parcel Services, DHL, FEDEX, any delivery/courier service, or any other carrier of any sort are still considered late and shall not be accepted by the City. Such bids shall remain unopened and will be returned to the submitting entity upon request. All Bids must be made on the required bid form supplied with the Contract documents. All blank spaces for bid prices must be filled in, in ink or typewritten, and the bid form must be fully completed and executed when submitted. Only one copy of the bid form is required. All Bidders must be licensed contractors as required by the Contractors Licensing Act of 1994, and all Acts amendatory thereof and must have an HRA - Highway, Railroad and Airport Construction classification. Bidder's name, address, license number, date of expiration of license, and that part of the license classification applying to the Bid must be placed on the sealed envelope containing the bid. Prior to submitting their bids, bidders are to be registered with the Purchasing Division through the City of Knoxville's electronically.Bid submissions from un-registered bidders may be rejected. If applicable, sub-contractors for electrical work, plumbing work, and HVAC must be shown on the outside of the envelope along with their respective license numbers, expiration date, and classification; where the total cost of the masonry portion of the project exceeds $100,000 in materials and labor, the license number, expiration date, and classification must be listed on the outside of the envelope for the masonry sub-contractor. The envelope must be plainly marked, "Bid on (project) to be opened on (date) at (time)," otherwise the bid cannot be opened or considered. Any bid envelope which contains the listing of more than one contractor in each classification shall be considered in violation and the bid shall not be opened or considered. These requirements are detailed in Tennessee Code Annotated 62-6-119 (B), the State of Tennessee, Department of Commerce and Insurance Board for licensing contractors can provide additional information if required. Attention is called to Chapter 2, Article VIII (Procurement Code) of the Knoxville City Code, which requires that prevailing wages shall be paid workmen on all buildings and construction projects wherein any City funds are expended for such purposes. The Contractor agrees to comply with and to post the prevailing wage laws as provided in the "Prevailing Wage Act of 1975," Tennessee Code Annotated 12-4-401 et seq. For the purpose of this contract the prevailing wage rates shall be the wage rate incorporated in these documents. The City reserves the right to demand the payroll records of Contractor at any time to monitor compliance with the wage rate/discrimination clause(s). Failure by Contractor to provide City with said records within ten working days of the written notice shall constitute a breach of this agreement. Any Bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of the Bids or authorized postponement thereof. Any Bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. No Bidder may withdraw a Bid within ninety (90) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Should there be reasons why the Contract cannot be awarded within the specified period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the Owner and the Bidder. Bidders must satisfy themselves of the accuracy of the estimated quantities in the Bid Schedule by examination of the site and a review of the drawings and Specifications including addenda. After Bids have been submitted, the Bidder shall not assert that there was a misunderstanding concerning the quantities of work or of the nature of the work to be done. When discrepancies occur between unit prices and total prices on the Bid Schedule, the total price submitted for each pay item will be maintained and corrections will be made to the unit prices. Inquiries pertaining to this ITB shall be made in writing and be in the hands of the Purchasing Division by the close of the business day on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Questions can be submitted by letter, fax (865-215-2277), or email to the Assistant Purchasing Agent of the City of Knoxville (powens@knoxvilletn.gov) or City County Building; 400 Main Street; Room 667-674; P.O. Box 1631; Knoxville, TN 37901. The City is not responsible for oral interpretations given by any City employee, representative, or others; and no interpretation of the meaning of the plans, specifications, or other pre-bid documents will be made to any bidder orally. The issuance of written addenda is the only official method whereby interpretation, clarification, or additional information can be given. To be given consideration, such requests/questions must be received at least five (5) business days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. Submitting organizations are strongly encouraged to view this website often to see if addenda are posted. Failure of any bidder to receive any such addendum or interpretation shall not relieve such Bidder from any obligation under his bid as submitted. All addenda so issued shall become part of the Contract Documents. ll Bids exceeding $100,000 must be accompanied by a Bidder's Bond equal to 5 percent of the bid price, executed by the Bidder and a surety company authorized to transact business in the State of Tennessee or by a cashier's or certified check on a duly authorized bank made payable to the City of Knoxville, as a guarantee that, if the Bid is accepted, the required Contract will be executed and the required Performance and Payment Bonds furnished. As soon as the bid prices have been compared, the Owner will return the bonds of all except the three lowest responsible Bidders. When the Agreement is executed, the bonds of the two (2) remaining unsuccessful Bidders will be returned. The Bid Bond of the successful Bidder will be retained until the Payment Bond and Performance Bond have been executed and approved, after which it will be returned. The City may waive technicalities concerning bid documents and may follow up with individual organizations after the bid opening to obtain such documents when it is in the best interests of the City. The City of Knoxville reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids, to evaluate bids, and to accept any bid which, in its opinion, may be in the best interest of the City. All bidders must be licensed contractors and must have an HRA - Highway, Railroad and Airport Construction classification.All interested potential bidders are strongly encouraged to view the "Invitation to Bid and Information for Bidders" on electronically. Drawings, Specifications, and other Contract Documents may be examined at the Knoxville Builders Exchange, Urban League, Black Contractors Association, the Purchasing Division of the City of Knoxville, and can be reviewed electronically.