Renovation of a transportation facility in Blountville, Tennessee. Completed plans call for the renovation of a transportation facility.

The proposed project includes an approximate 7,800 square foot widening of the existing connecting corridor between the terminal building and the concourse to accommodate sufficient space for a two-lane Passenger Security Screening Checkpoint (SSCP). The widening of the corridor will allow for an improved passenger ingress/egress flow, allow for efficient screening, improved ADA passengers in wheelchairs accommodations, and additional area for passengers' post security. Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid bond from a Surety Company acceptable to the Owner or a cashier's check or certified check made payable to the Tri-Cities Airport Authority for not less than 5 percent of the total amount of the bid. A 100% contract bond will be required upon successful bid as part of the execution of the project contracts. Proposals/bids are required to remain open for acceptance or rejection for the duration outlined in General Contract Provisions 30-02, but the Owner may, in its sole discretion, release any Bid and return the Bid security prior to that date. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids, to waive any informalities and technicalities in the bids received, to the extent permitted by applicable law, and to accept any bid which, in its sole discretion, is in the best interest of the Owner. All bidders are responsible for compliance with Federal and State requirements for preparation and submission of the proposal. The successful bidder shall be responsible for compliance with Federal and State Requirements in the Contract Agreement. Title 49 CFR Part 26, Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Federal and/or State Department of Transportation programs, applies to this contract. The Owner has set a DBE participation goal of 7.16% of the dollar value of this contract. The Owner, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Non-discrimination in Federally Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure the minority business enterprises are afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex or natural origin in consideration of award. Contractor will be required to have a valid Tennessee Contractor's License Number by project commencement date.