Requests for Proposal

All RFPs are in PDF format. Bid Tab is in Excel format.

To respond to RFPs, please use the following link:
https://www.bidnetdirect.com/tennessee/newportutilities

To submit a bid, you must register as a vendor at the link above. NU utilizes this procurement system to post all solicitation opportunities. We welcome all vendors to register to the Tennessee Purchasing Group. There is NO CHARGE to register; simply follow the registration path and select the “Limited” package, option to OFF, and select “Finalize the registration”. You will receive notifications of matching solicitations and addenda even when selecting the Free, Limited Access package. To receive notifications from other Purchasing Groups or Statewide notifications, select one of the other registration options. Call the Bidnet Support Team at 800.835.4603, option 2 for assistance.

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River Street Sewer Repair

NUB’s proposed schedule for this project is as follows:

1. Contractor invitation on April 16th, 2026.
2. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at 10:00am on April 28th, 2026 at NU Operations Center (Auditorium) located at 1419 West Highway 25-70, Newport, TN 37821. Following the pre-bid meeting a site tour will occur at the project site.
3. Questions due by May 6th, 2026 at 5:00pm.
4. Bid opening will be at 2:00pm on May 12th, 2026 at NU Main Office (Board Room), 107 Cope Blvd, Newport TN 37821.

All questions and bids should be directed to Eric Gamble with Ardurra: (865) 770-4034 or egamble@ardurra.com