Blount County Ionwave #2026-0096 Addendum 2

Blount County Solicits Contractor for Dark Island Pedestrian Bridge Replacement

Blount County, Tennessee is seeking a contractor for the complete rehabilitation of the Dark Island Pedestrian Bridge in Maryville, TN. - Project Scope: - Full demolition and replacement of the existing pedestrian bridge - Includes all labor, materials, equipment, site preparation, and site stabilization - Contractor must supply the bridge structure; no specific OEMs or vendors are named—bidders propose their own bridge supplier - Requirements: - Mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit at the Blount County Highway Department - Submission of a bid bond (5% of bid amount), and performance and payment bonds (each for 100% of contract value) - Contractor must be licensed in Tennessee and provide proof of insurance (general liability, pollution, builders risk, professional liability) - Compliance with affidavits and certifications (drug-free workplace, non-collusion, Iran Divestment Act, Buy America, non-boycott of Israel) - Retainage may apply if contract exceeds $500,000 - Liquidated damages of $500 per day for late completion - Contract Award: - Awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder - Work must be completed within a contractor-specified period after notice to proceed - Locations: - Pre-bid meeting and project administration at Blount County Highway Department, 1227 McArthur Rd., Maryville, TN - Bid submission and opening at Blount County Courthouse, 385 Court St., Maryville, TN

Description

Blount County, Tennessee, on behalf of the Blount County Highway Department, is seeking to procure a contractor for the rehabilitation construction of the Dark Island Pedestrian Bridge. The project involves the replacement of an existing bridge with a new bridge, including demolition of the existing structure, reconstruction, minor site preparation, and site stabilization. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit will be held on April 22, 2026, at the Blount County Highway Department. Bidders must attend this meeting to be eligible to bid. Bids are due by May 7, 2026, and must be submitted through the online bidding system or as a manual hard copy by the deadline.

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