The City of Cookeville is actively seeking bids for the construction of a roadway extension that promises to enhance connectivity within the community. The project, which involves extending Henley Drive from Sams Street to Bunker Hill Road, will include the addition of roughly 0.13 miles of three 11-foot lanes. The scope of work being tendered also encompasses the installation of sidewalks, storm sewers, and other related improvements along the stretch. Interested parties have until 10:00 am on Thursday, January 29, to submit their bids to the City of Cookeville Public Works Department, as announced in the official call for bids released by the city.
Bidders looking to participate in this local development opportunity should be prepared to provide a bid guarantee of at least Five Percent (5%) of their bid. It’s important to note that the window to submit bids will firmly close at the specified time, without exception. Each bid packet is tied to a non-refundable fee of $200.00, payable to City of Cookeville, detailed in the instructions accompanying the contract documents. These documents are obtainable at the City’s Public Works & Engineering Department, with the option for potential bidders to review before purchase, as detailed by the City of Cookeville.
According to the city’s bidding requirements, all submitted bids must be accompanied by proper credentials including the contractor's license number and expiration date, which will be verified before the bid is opened. This stipulation is highlighted in the city’s project outline to ensure compliance with Tennessee's statutory regulations for licensed contractors. The licensing requirements reflect the standards as prescribed by Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 62, Chapter 6, Amended by Chapter 406 of the Public Works Acts of 1977.
After the evaluation of bids, the award will go to the lowest, qualified, responsible bidder termed as the "Successful Bidder." Not only will contractors need to submit a competitive bid, but they must also be ready to deliver an acceptable Performance and Payment Bond equal to the full 100% of the contract price. This bond serves a dual purpose, as a guarantee for both the project’s performance and the payment for all involved. The City expressly reserves the right to reject any or all bids should they be deemed not in the City’s best interest, with the further option to re-advertise the project in such an event, as per the City's announcement.
Details regarding the construction project and instructions for bidders are open for review at the Department of Public Works & Engineering online, or directly at their office located at 1115 East Spring Street, Cookeville, TN 38501.
