THE CITY OF BRISTOL, TENNESSEE
Invitation to Bid
Sidewalk Replacement
ITB # 26-017
Bid Due Date/Time
June 15, 2026 at 11:15 a.m. EST
City of Bristol Tennessee
Department of Administration
Purchasing Division
ATTN: Vicki Riley
801 Anderson St. Room 203, Bristol, Tennessee 37621
purchasing@bristoltn.gov
ITB 26-017
City of Bristol, Tennessee
June 15, 2026
I. INTRODUCTION
The City of Bristol, Tennessee, hereinafter referred to as “City” is soliciting bids from qualified,
contractors to replace approximately 3,000 square feet of sidewalk, as detailed in the scope of
work section.
Bidnet and The City of Bristol, Tennessee Bidding Opportunities webpage shall be the official sites
for information as related to this Invitation to Bid (ITB). Firms are responsible for checking these
Websites for the issuance of any addendums.
II. PROJECT SCHEDULE
Invitation to Bid Advertised
ITB Questions submittal deadline
Responses to questions by
Sealed Bids Due
Anticipated Award
June 1, 2026
June 5, 2026 at 3 p.m.
June 9, 2026 at 5 p.m.
June 15, 2026 at 11:15 a.m.
July 7, 2026
All written questions related to this bid should be emailed to writchie@bristoltn.gov. No phone call questions
will be accepted. Answers to questions will be posted on the city website as an addendum to this bid.
Information related to this bid obtained from other sources may not be accurate and will not be considered
binding. Contact with City personnel other than the staff person listed above regarding this bid may be
grounds for elimination from the bid process.
III. SCOPE OF WORK
General
Work consists of demolition and replacement of numerous sidewalks and/or ADA curb. All material and work
shall meet current TDOT specifications and standard drawings. Quantities may change at the discretion of the
City. Work is to be completed during the current fiscal year; July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
Mineral Aggregate Base
This work consists of furnishing and placing one or more courses of aggregates, and additives if required, on a
prepared subgrade. Mineral aggregates base shall be Type A Grade D.
Removal of Pavement, Sidewalks, and Curbs Constructed of Portland Cement Concrete
As directed, properly dispose of sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and similar features constructed of Portland cement
concrete designated for removal.
Payment shall include all materials, equipment, and labor necessary to properly remove and dispose of all
waste material as well as any traffic control or mobilization necessary to complete the work.
Payment shall be based on measurements approved by the City Inspector or Engineer.
Concrete Curb Ramps (New or Retrofit)
This work consists of constructing Curb Ramps of 3000 PSI Class A cement concrete including ADA compliant
truncated domes in accordance with TDOT Specifications and standard drawings. All costs of installing curb
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ramp(s), including detectable warning surface(s) in newly constructed or existing sidewalk areas, shall be paid
by Concrete Curb Ramp, per square foot.
Payment shall include all materials, equipment, and labor necessary for construction of the curb ramp(s),
including installation of detectable warning surface(s) as well as any traffic control or mobilization necessary
to complete the work.
Cement Concrete Curb, Gutter, And Combined Curb and Gutter
This work consists of constructing Curb, Gutter, or Combined Curb and Gutter of Portland cement concrete in
accordance with TDOT Specifications and standard drawings and City Standards.
The City will measure Concrete Curb, Concrete Gutter, and Concrete Combined Curb and Gutter for payment
by the cubic yard, complete in place. The volume, per linear foot of length, will be obtained from the
dimensions shown on the appropriate standard. Such payment is full compensation for all subgrade
preparation, backfill, any traffic control or mobilization, and all other incidentals necessary to complete the
work.
CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALKS
This work consists of constructing, on a prepared subgrade, Portland cement concrete Sidewalks. The City will
measure Concrete Sidewalks and Concrete Driveways by the square foot, complete in place, based on surface
area measurements and specified thickness of 4”. Where standard widths are constructed, the measurements
shall not exceed the standard width of 5 feet wide or thickness of 4” without the Engineer’s written approval.
Such payment is full compensation for all subgrade preparation, backfill, any traffic control or mobilization,
and all other incidentals necessary to complete the work.
Specific
1. The Contractor shall be responsible for all traffic control during the project per MUTCD standards.
This will not be paid separately and should be included in the bid price of the above items.
2. The Contractor shall be responsible for removing existing concrete sidewalks and disposing of the spoil
material.
3. The Contractor shall install 4 inches of compacted Class A Grade D stone as a base for the new
sidewalks.
4. Contractor will be responsible for forming the sidewalk and using appropriate safety equipment to
ensure the safety of the general public.
5. The width of the new sidewalk shall be a minimum of five feet in width. Field adjustments will be
allowed upon approval of the inspector of the project.
6. Contractor shall be responsible for adjustment of all utility boxes and decorative brick located within
the curb ramp areas. Cost shall be included in the pay item Concrete Curb Ramps or sidewalk as
applicable.
7. The depth of the sidewalk will be a minimum of 4 inches thick.
8. All driveway entrances are to be constructed with a minimum thickness of 6 inches.
9. Contractor shall pour 3,000 psi concrete with 4% air entrained.
10. Contractor shall provide a smooth and level surface that meets all applicable ADA standards for grade
and cross slope. The City Inspector will inspect all form work for ADA standards before concrete is
poured.
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11. Contractor shall provide expansion joints every five feet and around all fixed objects in the sidewalk. A
non-slip broomed surface shall be provided.
12. The Contractor will provide and place ADA detectable warning mats for the project.
13. The Contractor shall be responsible for all restoration work related to the sidewalk project. This may
include landscaping using dirt, seed and straw and restoring asphalt and or gravel as needed on driving
surfaces.
14. Contractor Qualifications: all bids must demonstrate the Contractor’s qualifications to provide the
services. The following qualifications are required:
a. Contractors who submit a bid must list at least three recent successfully completed projects of
a similar nature (public property) performed by the bidding company, and list contact
information associated with the owner/ customer.
b. Ability to meet milestone requirements and coordinate work with public agencies.
c. All necessary licenses from the state of Tennessee.
d. Contractors who submit a bid must list subcontractors, if any, intended to be used in the
project.
All Vendors and their contractor(s) must be prepared to comply with all state, federal and local
requirements. Vendors are responsible for verifying site conditions. No allowances will be made
if a Vendor fails to adequately examine a location before submitting a bid.
IV. BID BOND
A bid security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid amount must accompany each
proposal by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond to the City of Bristol, TN. The
successful Vendor shall furnish approved Performance and Payment Bonds, each in the amount
of one hundred percent (100%) of the bid amount. Successful vendors are required to comply
with the City of Bristol, TN insurance requirements.
V. BID SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
• Seal bid response in an envelope plainly identified on the outside in the lower left corner of your
envelope with the Bid Name and Number. The Vendor is responsible for insuring delivery on or
before the bid opening date and time to City of Bristol Tennessee Purchasing Department, Attn: Vicki
Riley, Purchasing Agent, 801 Anderson St, RM 203, Bristol, TN 37620.
• All contractor license number and expiration date must be listed on the outside of the bid
envelope.
• The bidder is responsible for insuring delivery on or before the bid opening date and time to
City of Bristol Tennessee, Purchasing Department, Attn: Vicki Riley, Purchasing Agent, 801
Anderson St. RM 203, Bristol TN 37620
• Bids will be accepted until June 15, 2026 at bid closing time. At such time names of bidders
and bid amounts will be read publicly.
• Please submit one (1) original complete signed bid
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• No oral, telephonic, telegraphic, electronic (E-Mail) or facsimile proposals will be considered.
Late proposals will not be considered. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that the
bid arrives at the correct location by the correct time.
Bid Packet must include:
1. Signed Cost Sheet
2. Signed General Conditions
3. Original Bid Bond
4. Certification of Bidder Regarding Debarment
5. Worker’s Compensation Certificate of Coverage
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