Knox Buys #00003779

Right-of-Way Acquisition Services for the Thorn Grove/Midway SIA Project

Knox County is seeking a qualified consultant to acquire right-of-way for the Thorn Grove/Midway State Industrial Access Project. - Government buyer: Knox County, Tennessee — Engineering and Public Works, Procurement Division. - Project: Right-of-way acquisition for the Thorn Grove/Midway State Industrial Access (SIA) Project, associated with Midway Business Park and supported in part or in full by a Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) SIA grant. - Scope and quantity: One consulting services package covering six properties. Work includes appraisals and market data brochures for acquisitions and easements, independent appraisal reviews, property-owner coordination and negotiations, written offers and negotiation records, acquisition documentation, coordination with Knox County and TDOT Local Programs, and support for closings and right-of-way certification. - Key requirements: The consultant must be TDOT-prequalified and certified in TDOT Local Programs, and perform the work under the applicable TDOT Right of Way Manual and TDOT Local Government Guidelines for the Management of State Funded Transportation Projects. - OEMs and named commercial entities: No OEM or prospective service vendor is identified. Greenheck Fan Corporation is mentioned in connection with purchasing Midway Business Park, not as a supplier or contractor for this work. - Contract structure: Knox County intends a one-time, lump-sum contract; the notice does not specify a performance duration.

Description

Knox County is seeking a professional property acquisition/appraisal firm to provide right-of-way acquisition services for the Thorn Grove/Midway State Industrial Access (SIA) Project. The project requires right-of-way acquisition from six properties and includes appraisals, independent appraisal reviews, property-owner coordination and negotiations, acquisition documentation, and support for closings and right-of-way certification. The consultant must be prequalified by TDOT and certified in TDOT Local Programs, and perform the work under applicable TDOT requirements. Letters of interest are due December 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time; electronic submissions are not accepted.

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