Site work and paving for a road / highway in Columbia, Tennessee. Completed plans call for site work for a road / highway; and for paving for a road / highway.

**As of June 02, 2025, the project was awarded to Nickell Construction , with an awarded amount of $701,276.50* As of May 30, 2025, the project was awarded to Nickell Company, LLC, with an awarded amount of $701,276.05. https://www.columbiadailyherald.com/story/news/2025/05/02/columbia-east-8th-south-main-streets-to-close-for-road-construction/83370772007/ The City of Columbia will close the South Main Street and 8th Street intersection beginning Monday through Tuesday, Sept. 2, to construct a new roundabout aimed at improving traffic flow and enhancing pedestrian safety in the downtown area. The new traffic feature will also serve as a lasting tribute to the city's place in civil rights history. At the center of the roundabout will stand a statue of Justice Thurgood Marshall, donated by the Columbia Peace and Justice Initiative, a local organization dedicated to promoting awareness, education and engagement around civil rights history in Columbia. The statue honors Marshall's legal work in Columbia following the 1946 unrest. Marshall, who later became the first African American United States Supreme Court Justice, was part of a legal defense team representing local citizens in a landmark case that helped ignite the modern Civil Rights Movement. The events in Columbia also prompted President Harry S. Truman to form the President's Committee on Civil Rights, which laid the groundwork for civil rights legislation nationwide. "We are proud this project not only enhances our infrastructure and provides a needed improvement to East 8th Street, a long-time Council strategic initiative, but also reflects our community's commitment to recognizing our place in the history of the modern Civil Rights Movement," said Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder. "The Thurgood Marshall Roundabout will stand as a powerful symbol of Columbia's role in the broader struggle for civil rights in America and will hopefully encourage others, residents and visitors alike, to learn more about this piece of our community's history." "CPJI is excited to partner with the City of Columbia to be a catalyst for historic revitalization downtown on East 8th Street. This visionary project features a magnificent statue of Thurgood Marshall and a tribute to the heroes of 1946, which will serve as a landmark in our journey to explore the past, redeem the present, and inspire the future," Trent Ogilvie, co-founder and President of the Columbia Peace and Justice Initiative, remarked. "Our city made a significant contribution to the early Civil Rights Movement, and I'm excited to see this project come to completion. I believe it will introduce even more people to the story of 1946 and the heroic stand for justice," added Russ Adcox, co-founder and Vice President of CPJI. The roundabout is a vital part of Columbia's ongoing commitment to improving traffic circulation and pedestrian safety, while also promoting a more walkable and accessible downtown, the press release said. "This is an exciting and meaningful project for our city," said City Manager Tony Massey. "It reflects a smart infrastructure solution while providing an opportunity to honor a pivotal figure in American history whose work in Columbia had national impact." Additional details regarding detours and traffic control measures will be shared by the city in the coming weeks. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Work to be done consists of the providing labor, materials, equipment, insurance and bonds to install a roundabout at the intersection of South Main Street and 8th Street in downtown Columbia. BIDS shall be accompanied by a cashier's check or BID Guarantee bond in the amount not less than five percent (5%) of the BID made payable to the City of Columbia, OWNER, and subject to the conditions provided in the INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish an acceptable PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. All bids submitted must conform to the requirements of the Tennessee Code Annotated 62-6-119. Questions may be addressed to the City Engineer, Glenn Harper, PE, gharper@columbiatn.gov. The OWNER reserves the right to waive any irregularities or reject any or all BIDS. Event bid note: All Bidders must be TDOT Prequalified and licensed CONTRACTORs to perform the type construction herein described as required by Tennessee Code Annotated. BIDs must be submitted at the time and place indicated in the INVITATION TO BIDDERS and shall be included in a sealed envelope marked: 1. Project title, 2. Bidder's name and address, 3. Bidder's Tennessee CONTRACTOR's License Number and Expiration Date, 4. Bidder's License Classification, 5. Contract for which BID is enclosed. 6. Business phone number and email address of contact person.