2021 Tennessee Code
Part 1 - General Provisions
§ 54-5-116. Opening Bids and Awarding Contracts

Sealed bids shall be opened in the presence of the bidders and public generally by the commissioner, or an authorized agent of the department, and the bidder making the best and most advantageous offer shall be awarded the contract by the department within thirty (30) days, upon complying with all requirements of the department, the lowest bid to be accepted.

Structure 2021 Tennessee Code

2021 Tennessee Code

Title 54 - Highways, Bridges and Ferries

Chapter 5 - State Highways

Part 1 - General Provisions

§ 54-5-101. System of State Highways — Designation by Department for Construction, Repair or Maintenance

§ 54-5-103. Chapter Definitions

§ 54-5-105. Attorneys General to Represent Department

§ 54-5-106. Judgments and Expenses in Condemnation Cases Paid Out of County General Funds

§ 54-5-109. Plans and Specifications and Contracts for Building Each Road or Bridge Authorized

§ 54-5-112. County Legislative Bodies Must Authorize Payment by Counties

§ 54-5-113. Contracts to Be Written and Signed

§ 54-5-115. Bonds to Accompany Bids

§ 54-5-116. Opening Bids and Awarding Contracts

§ 54-5-117. Accepted Bidder to Be Financially Responsible and Qualified Under Rules and Regulations of Commissioner

§ 54-5-118. Rejection of Bids

§ 54-5-120. Inspection, Approval and Acceptance of Work to Be Specified

§ 54-5-122. Full Settlement With Contractor

§ 54-5-129. Commissioner Financing Improvements of Section of State Highway System — Funds to Be Repaid Without Interest

§ 54-5-130. Counties Required to Contribute Proportionally for Construction of Highways

§ 54-5-133. Eradication and Control of Noxious Weeds

§ 54-5-137. Elimination of Hazardous Right-of-Way Conditions

§ 54-5-141. Highway Rights-of-Way — Retention for Scenic or Environmental Purposes

§ 54-5-142. Designation of Bicycle Routes

§ 54-5-144. Memorial to Fallen Tennessee National Guardsman