The City of Johnson City is procuring professional engineering consulting services to design and interconnect traffic signals as part of a fiber‑optic network expansion. The work includes preparation of NEPA documentation, traffic‑signal survey and design, right‑of‑way certification, and utilities certification, all performed under TDOT Local Programs guidelines. Vendors must be on TDOT’s pre‑approved consultant list or submit a TDOT pre‑qualification (unlimited status) and meet extensive insurance and drug‑free workplace requirements. The solicitation follows a three‑phase evaluation (letter of interest, technical qualification, optional interview) with weighted criteria emphasizing staff qualifications, experience in traffic‑signal design, and ability to meet schedule milestones. The contract was ultimately awarded to Cannon & Cannon, Inc., with no disclosed price; payment terms are Net 30 after invoicing.
• Scope: NEPA docs, traffic‑signal design, ROW and utilities certification for fiber‑optic expansion.
• Eligibility: TDOT pre‑qualified engineering firms, extensive insurance, drug‑free affidavit.
• Evaluation: 15 % experience, 15 % past performance, 40 % staff qualifications, 10 % schedule ability, 20 % traffic‑signal design experience.