Newport Utilities invites proposals for a nonexclusive maintenance and improvements contract for water and wastewater systems. Bids must be received by October 6, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. Local time via BidNetDirect. The contract term is one year with an option to renew for two additional years. Bidders must meet specific qualifications, including having completed five similar projects in the past three years and possessing required equipment. A prebid meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2026.
Proposals must be received by Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. local time. all proposals must be received by tuesday, october 6, 2026 at 2: 00 p. m. local time.
Payment will be made within thirty days of the completion of services in an acceptable condition to Newport Utilities and receipt of invoice, whichever is later. payment will be made within thirty 30days of the completion of services in an acceptable condition to newportutilities and receipt of invoice, whichever is later.
Warranty for workmanship shall be for a period of one year from date of testing. warranty for workmanship shall be for a period of one 1 year from date of testing.
Bidders must have completed within the past three years a minimum of five projects of similar nature and scope. has completed within the past three 3 years a minimum of five 5 projects of similar nature and scope to the work being bid
Liquidated damages as specified in the work order will be deducted from the contractor's final estimate if the work is not completed prior to expiration of the time limit specified in the work order. liquidated damages as specified in the work order will be deducted from the contractors final estimate if the work is not completed prior to expiration of the time limit specified in the work order
The contractor shall visit and examine the site to become acquainted with the adjacent areas, means of approach to the site and conditions of actual job site. the contractor shallvisit and examine the site to become acquainted with the adjacent areas, means ofapproach to the site and conditions of actual job site.
Questions are due by September 24, 2026. questions due september 24, 2026.
Awards will not be made to any person, firm, or company in default of a contract with Newport Utilities, the state of TN, or the federal government. awards will not be made to anyperson, firm, or company in default of a contract with newport utilities, newport, tn, the state of tn, or the federal government.