- Phone
- 1-615-880-3130
- Scope
- 1. Background: Projects are for MWS for distribution and collection system improvements to replace, rehabilitate or relocate existing mains and appurtenances with new infrastructure. 8
RFQ GG000093 Proprietary and Confidential 7/28/2026 10:09 AM The projects include various diameter pipe and main projects that either replace a size, upgrade to a large diameter main, offset existing mains, meter box rehabilitation/replacement, service line excavation and replacement, repairs to water lines and sewer mains (including emergency repairs as needed), and/or other associated work. The term of the IDIQ contracts is for projects to be constructed for a period of three years beginning late 2026. The contracts may be renewed by Metro for an additional two years based on performance and at MWS's discretion. The projects solicited under the IDIQ contracts will vary in construction cost with anticipated construction durations generally less than 2 years. MWS will be responsible for all inspections of these projects. The infrastructure within the projects may be located both inside and outside of the roadway pavement surface but will typically be inside public right of way. Project areas vary in character from mixed light commercial and residential with single family and multi- family mixed densities to industrial and rural. The Contractor shall obtain the required permits for actual construction, such as Nashville Department of Transportation Right-of- Way Excavation Permits, lane closure permits, etc. Some projects may require coverage under TDEC Aquatic Resource Alteration Permits (ARAPs). Construction must adhere to the protocol, stipulations, and methods outlined in the ARAP permits and as further directed by TDEC. Some projects may require permits from CSX or NERR railways. Construction must adhere to the protocol, stipulations, and construction methods outlined in the permit and directed by the railway authority. Special Notifications: Compliance with Substitute Ordinance No. BL2013-380 amending Chapter 13.20 of the Metropolitan Code. Please note that qualified contractors submitting bids are required to comply with Substitute Ordinance No. BL2013-380 amending Chapter 13.20 of the Metropolitan Code. The ordinance amended Chapter 13.20 of the Metropolitan Code to require Contractors to provide written notice to residents whenever excavation work impacts their property. All contracts require strict adherence to this Ordinance as a condition of the Work. Scope Details Contractor(s) will provide various construction projects involving new, rehabilitation, replacement, repair, and/or relocation for water main, sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer force main, and/or stormwater pipes installation. Metro reserves the right to use resulting 9
RFQ GG000093 Proprietary and Confidential 7/28/2026 10:09 AM contracts for emergency repairs. Contractor(s) will provide: • Labor. • Materials. • Equipment. • Construction services for the installation of new or repair of existing water mains, sewer mains, manholes, culverts, stormwater drainage, area drains, valves, blowoffs, fire hydrants, and appurtenances. • Service line renewals and/or service line replacements. • Installation of new water meters, meter boxes. • Pressure Reducing Valves (PRVs), Flowmeters and all associated work to a complete project. • Contractor shall be reimbursed by Metro for any Right-of-Way Permit fees, including any credit card fees if applicable, associated with the performance of work under this contract. Contractor must add a line to any invoice to reflect permit fee amount being requested and provide proper documentation to back up such reimbursement. Documentation must include at least a copy of the receipt and copy of the permit associated with the work performed. Metro will not reimburse for any violation fee since this would only apply when the Contractor fails to adhere to the Metro Code. Any associated administrative cost for getting the permit shall be included in
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- RFQ GG000093
Proprietary and Confidential 7/28/2026 10:09 AM
RFQ GG000093
Title Water Infrastructure Rehab and Repair
Preview Date Open Date 7/28/2026 10:08 AM
Close Date 8/6/2026 2:00 PM Award Date
Time Zone Central Standard Time
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Submit your response to the following contact.
Company Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County
Buyer Marissa Rene Conklin
Location PO Box 196301
Nashville, TN 37219
Davidson
United States
Phone 1-615-880-3130
Fax
E-mail Marissa.Conklin@nashville.gov
When submitting your response, include the following information.
Your Company Name
Company Site (Optional)
Address
Contact Details
Response Valid Until
(Optional)
This document has important legal consequences. The information contained in this document is proprietary of
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. It shall not be used, reproduced, or disclosed to others
without the express and written consent of Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
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Table of Contents1 Overview.......................................................................................................................................................................41.1 General Information..............................................................................................................................................41.2 Schedule................................................................................................................................................................41.3 Negotiation Controls.............................................................................................................................................41.4 Terms....................................................................................................................................................................42 Requirements................................................................................................................................................................52.1 Section 1. RFP Solicitation (Selection) Method...................................................................................................52.2 Section 2. Waiver Process.....................................................................................................................................62.3 Section 3. Commodity Codes...............................................................................................................................62.4 Section 4. Timeline...............................................................................................................................................82.5 Section 5. Solicitation Objective...........................................................................................................................82.6 Section 6. Scope Summary...................................................................................................................................82.7 Section 7. Scope Details.......................................................................................................................................82.8 Section 8. Construction Clauses.........................................................................................................................112.9 Section 9. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Program Requirements.............................................................132.10 Section 10. Insurance Requirements.................................................................................................................162.11 Section 11. Standard Solicitation Requirements...............................................................................................172.12 Section 12. Solicitation Acceptance.................................................................................................................262.13 Section 13. Contract Acceptance......................................................................................................................262.14 Section 14. Evaluation Criteria.........................................................................................................................272.15 Section 15. Affidavits.......................................................................................................................................30
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1 Overview
1.1 General Information
Title Water Infrastructure Rehab and Repair
Buyer Marissa Rene Conklin Outcome Contract Purchase
Agreement
E-Mail Marissa.
Conklin@nashville.gov
1.2 Schedule
Preview Date Open Date 7/28/2026 10:08 AM
Close Date 8/6/2026 2:00 PM Award Date
Time Zone Central Standard Time
1.3 Negotiation Controls
Response Visibility Sealed
1.4 Terms
Agreement Start Date Agreement End Date
Agreement Amount
(USD)
Payment Terms Net 30 Freight Terms SUPPLIER PREPAID
Shipping Method FOB DELIVERY
Negotiation Currency USD (US Dollar)
Price Precision 0
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2 Requirements
*Response is required
Make sure to review the entire solicitation to gain an understanding of all the requirements and expectations
prior to creating and submitting a response.
2.1 Section 1. RFP Solicitation (Selection) Method
1.
Request for Proposal
Pursuant to Metropolitan Code of Laws (M.C.L.) Section 4.12.040, this solicitation document serves as the written
determination of the Purchasing Agent, that the use of competitive sealed bidding is neither practicable nor
advantageous to Metro. Therefore, this solicitation will facilitate the entering into of contract(s) by the competitive
sealed proposals process. The proposal process, flexibility and limitations are governed by the Code and related
Procurement Regulations.
The proposal selection method permits discussions with offerors who submit proposals determined to be reasonably
susceptible of being selected for award. Modifications in proposal content, comparative judgmental evaluations of the
proposals, corrections, and scope adjustments, may occur at the request of the Purchasing Agent or their designee.
There may be one or more amendments to this solicitation. Solicitation amendments are included as updates to the
original solicitation. It is the offeror's responsibility to remain informed on all solicitation amendments and submit the
solicitation response incorporating all amendments.
Offers to Metro online solicitations are required to be submitted within the iSupplier online environment unless
otherwise stated. Hard copy offers will not be considered except as required by law.
Any response to this solicitation is a formal waiver of any claims of confidentiality regardless of what may be stated,
printed, or implied in the submission and/or attachments submitted. All information is made a Public Record after an
award is made.
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The only official position of Metro is found within this solicitation document including answers provided in response
to questions raised. The online discussion tool within iSupplier is the appropriate tool for all questions or
communications concerning this solicitation.
Metro reserves the right to issue additional rounds as it deems necessary for the purposes of evaluation. Additional
rounds may include, but not be limited to, Offeror interviews.
Metro reserves the right to make multiple awards for a contract if it is deemed in the best interest of Metro.
2.2 Section 2. Waiver Process
1. Pursuant to Metropolitan Code of Laws (M.C.L.) Section 4.48.115 (Conflicts with Previous Metro Projects),
Non-Metro employees who provide services to the metropolitan government regarding the feasibility, cost,
design, implementation, or legislative adoption of a particular matter are prohibited from subsequent
participation in the procurement process or resultant contract(s) related to that particular matter.
Any offeror who may meet the standard of MCL 4.48.115 must disclose this potential conflict to the buyer
prior to the solicitation's deadline for questions. This disclosure must include reference to the offeror's prior
work on the particular matter, including the specific project and prospective offerors' participation, and the
timeframe services were rendered. If the offeror is requesting a waiver from MCL 4.48.115 this must be
explicitly stated in the disclosure.
Requests for a waiver will be reviewed by the Procurement Standards Board with final decisions published
in the news items section of purchasing.nashville.gov
2.3 Section 3. Commodity Codes
1. This solicitation is being published under the following UNSPSC (United Nations Standard Products and Services
Code) Commodity Codes:
• 72100000 - Building and Facility Maintenance and Repair Services
• 11111500 - Dirt and Soil
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• 72141124 - Pipe Laying Service
• 72141121 - Water Main Construction Services
• 40170000 - Pipe Piping and Pipe Fittings
• 70171802 - Storm Water Drainage
• 72141505 - Earthmoving Service
• 72152700 - Concrete Installation and Repair Services
• 30121601 - Asphalt
• 72141100 - Infrastructure Building and Surfacing and Paving Services
• 70111709 - Seeding Services
• 72154013 - Fence Construction Services
• 83000000 - Public Utilities and Public Sector Related Services
• 83100000 - Utilities
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2.4 Section 4. Timeline
1.
The following is the general, unofficial anticipated timeline for this solicitation. These dates represent a good
faith effort, accurate at the time of publication. They are non-binding and subject to change. They are for
informational purposes only and subsidiary to official dates/times contained elsewhere in the solicitation:
• 07/29/2026 - Solicitation Opens
• 08/04/2026 - Pre-Offer Meeting: 08/04/2026
• 08/04/2026 - Amendment #1 Published with Pre-Offer PowerPoint and Attendee List
• 08/11/2026 - Deadline to Submit Questions in iSupplier
• 08/13/2026 - Amendment #2 Published with Response to Online Discussion Questions
• 08/27/2026 - Solicitation Closes
• 08/28/2026 - Responsive Offers Provided to BAO for Review
• 09/01/2026 - Responsive Offers Provided to Evaluation Committee
• 09/04/2026 - Evaluation Committee Meeting
• 09/09/2026 - Intent to Award Issued
• 09/19/2026 - Protest Period Ends & Deadline for Awarded Supplier to Provide Outstanding
Documents
• 09/11/2026 - Contract Sent to Awarded Supplier for Review
• 09/21/2026 - Contract Routes for Signature
• 09/28/2026 - Sourcing Process Complete
2.5 Section 5. Solicitation Objective
1. The objective of this solicitation is to enter into an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. Metro
does not guarantee minimum or maximum purchase amounts for the requested goods and/or services.
Purchases shall be made on an as-needed basis by Metro via Purchase Order. No purchase is guaranteed,
and no work shall be performed until receipt of Metro-issued Purchase Order.
2.6 Section 6. Scope Summary
1. The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (Metro) is soliciting
proposals for water infrastructure rehab and repair services. This will result in Multi
awards in competitive range.
2.7 Section 7. Scope Details
1. Background:
Projects are for MWS for distribution and collection system improvements to replace,
rehabilitate or relocate existing mains and appurtenances with new infrastructure.
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The projects include various diameter pipe and main projects that either replace a size,
upgrade to a large diameter main, offset existing mains, meter box
rehabilitation/replacement, service line excavation and replacement, repairs to water lines
and sewer mains (including emergency repairs as needed), and/or other associated work.
The term of the IDIQ contracts is for projects to be constructed for a period of three years
beginning late 2026. The contracts may be renewed by Metro for an additional two years
based on performance and at MWS's discretion.
The projects solicited under the IDIQ contracts will vary in construction cost with
anticipated construction durations generally less than 2 years.
MWS will be responsible for all inspections of these projects.
The infrastructure within the projects may be located both inside and outside of the
roadway pavement surface but will typically be inside public right of way. Project areas
vary in character from mixed light commercial and residential with single family and multi-
family mixed densities to industrial and rural. The Contractor shall obtain the required
permits for actual construction, such as Nashville Department of Transportation Right-of-
Way Excavation Permits, lane closure permits, etc.
Some projects may require coverage under TDEC Aquatic Resource Alteration Permits
(ARAPs). Construction must adhere to the protocol, stipulations, and methods outlined in
the ARAP permits and as further directed by TDEC.
Some projects may require permits from CSX or NERR railways. Construction must
adhere to the protocol, stipulations, and construction methods outlined in the permit and
directed by the railway authority.
Special Notifications:
Compliance with Substitute Ordinance No. BL2013-380 amending Chapter 13.20 of the
Metropolitan Code. Please note that qualified contractors submitting bids are required to
comply with Substitute Ordinance No. BL2013-380 amending Chapter 13.20 of the
Metropolitan Code. The ordinance amended Chapter 13.20 of the Metropolitan Code to
require Contractors to provide written notice to residents whenever excavation work
impacts their property. All contracts require strict adherence to this Ordinance as a
condition of the Work.
Scope Details
Contractor(s) will provide various construction projects involving new, rehabilitation,
replacement, repair, and/or relocation for water main, sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer
force main, and/or stormwater pipes installation. Metro reserves the right to use resulting
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contracts for emergency repairs.
Contractor(s) will provide:
• Labor.
• Materials.
• Equipment.
• Construction services for the installation of new or repair of existing water
mains, sewer mains, manholes, culverts, stormwater drainage, area drains,
valves, blowoffs, fire hydrants, and appurtenances.
• Service line renewals and/or service line replacements.
• Installation of new water meters, meter boxes.
• Pressure Reducing Valves (PRVs), Flowmeters and all associated work to a
complete project.
• Contractor shall be reimbursed by Metro for any Right-of-Way Permit fees,
including any credit card fees if applicable, associated with the performance of
work under this contract. Contractor must add a line to any invoice to reflect
permit fee amount being requested and provide proper documentation to back
up such reimbursement. Documentation must include at least a copy of the
receipt and copy of the permit associated with the work performed. Metro will
not reimburse for any violation fee since this would only apply when the
Contractor fails to adhere to the Metro Code. Any associated administrative
cost for getting the permit shall be included in other items of bid and will not be
reimbursed separately by Metro.
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2.8 Section 8. Construction Clauses
1. Licensing Requirements
Offeror must comply with all of the provisions of the Contractors Licensing Act of 1976 of the State of
Tennessee, the same being set out in Tennessee Code Annotated, 62-6-101 et seq., and Section 62-6-119
as amended by 1997 Tennessee Public Act No. 153. Said Act and amendments are incorporated herein by
reference. The prime contractor is required to be licensed whenever the total project is $25,000 or more. In
addition, contractors and subcontractor's performing the mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, electrical (including
geothermal heating and cooling), and roofing must be licensed when their total portion is $25,000 or more;
with the exception of masonry subcontractors, and they are not required to supply license information until
the total portion is $100,000 (total cost includes materials and labor). Offeror must comply with all specific
licensure requirements of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservations (TDEC). Failure to
include the required licensure information will result in an offer being deemed nonresponsive. Acceptable
State of Tennessee license classification(s) for the project include those identified below.
2.
• MU - Municipal and Utility Construction (monetary limit must be Unlimited for ID/IQ Contract)
*3. Enter your Tennessee Contractor's License Classification(s) and any Sub-Classification(s) if you are not
licensed at the full classification(s). The procuring Metro department will make the determination if this sub-
classification(s) is appropriate for the solicitation. If they deem the sub-classification not appropriate for the
solicitation, then the offer will be deemed nonresponsive.
Response attachments are optional.
Target: TN Contractor's License Classification(s)
*4. Enter your Tennessee Contractor's License ID Number, Expiration Date, and Monetary Limit.
Response attachments are optional.
Target: TN Contractor's License No., Expiration Date, Monetary Limit
*5. Enter required licensing information for all subcontractors including name, classification(s), number, expiration date,
and monetary limit.
Response attachments are optional.
Target: Subcontractors name, license classification(s), license no., expiration date, and monetary limit.
6.
Stormwater Management
All activities performed under this solicitation and resulting contract/PO shall be conducted in full compliance with
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Metro Code of Law Section 15.64 et al (Stormwater Management) including Section 15.64.205.
This requirement pertains to Unlawful/Prohibited Discharges to the Metro Storm Sewer System/Community Waters. It
prohibits the discharge of wastewater and non-stormwater discharges such as wash water, process wastewater, etc. into
the Municipal Storm Sewer System (MS4) or into Community Waters. Any questions relating these provisions should
be routed to the Metro Water Services NPDES Office at (615) 880-2420. This requirement shall apply to all Metro
construction projects in the service area, including areas outside Davidson County. Contractor shall bear responsibility
for all of Contractor's actions that cause Metro Water Services to violate project regulatory permits or Federal, State or
local environmental regulations. Such permits and regulations may include, but are not limited to: U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers 404 Permits TDEC Aquatic Resource Alteration Permits TDEC Construction General Permits Any State or
Federal permits/approvals related to Threatened and Endangered Species Metro Individual NPDES permits Metro
Code Section 15.64.205 - Metro Illicit Discharge Ordinance Metro Stormwater Management Manual Contractor's
responsibility shall include, but not be limited to, payment of all fines, assessments and/or civil penalties incurred due
to Contractor's work, actions, design or installation and payment for any mitigation measures required due to the
violation and cleanup associated with any violation.
Attachments:
File Name or URL Type Description
Stormwater Pollution
Prevention
URL
7.
Bonds
Since this solicitation results in an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract, a separate payment and performance
bond is required for each purchase order exceeding $100,000. Contractor shall submit a separate signed payment and
performance bond, with signed affidavit, with quote for inclus
