Notwithstanding § 54-5-116, the bidder making the bid accepted shall be responsible and qualified under the laws of the state and under any valid rule or regulation of the commissioner; provided, that the commissioner is empowered to make reasonable rules and regulations the commissioner deems proper for the qualification of bidders as to financial responsibility, experience, organization and equipment, the number of contracts, the aggregate of the contract amounts at the contract unit prices, the character of construction, the number of miles of construction each bidder or contractor may have under contract or construction at one (1) time, or any other matter that would, in the commissioner's judgment, promote the best interests of the state in its highway construction, the power to make the rules and regulations being expressly not limited to rules and regulations as to the matters expressly listed in this section.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 54 - Highways, Bridges and Ferries
§ 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
§ 54-5-120. Inspection, Approval and Acceptance of Work to Be Specified
§ 54-5-122. Full Settlement With Contractor
§ 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