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.

Water & Wastewater Systems Maintenance Contract

The schedule for the proposed project is as follows:

1. Contractor invitation – August 31, 2026.
2. Facilitate Pre-bid Meeting – September 15, 2026 at 2:00 pm at NU Operation Center Auditorium, 1419 W Highway 25-70, Newport, TN 37821 – Attendance Required.
3. Questions Due – September 24, 2026.
4. Bid Opening – October 6, 2026 at 2:00 pm at NU Main Office, 170 Cope Boulevard, Newport TN 37821.
5. Notice of Award – Will present to Newport Utilities Board on October 27, 2026. Once approved, contract will begin on November 1, 2026.

All bids will be accepted only through BIDNET at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/tennessee/newportutilities 

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Edwina and Lower Quarry Road Pump Station Improvements

ARDURRA’s Proposed Project Schedule:

• Sunday, August 2 – Advertisement
• Tuesday, August 18 at 10:00 AM (EST) – Pre-Bid Meeting Newport Utilities Operations Center (Auditorium) 1419 W. Highway 25/70 Newport, TN 37821
• Wednesday, August 26 – Deadline for Questions
• Tuesday, September 1 at 2:00 PM (EST) – Bid Opening Newport Utilities Main Office (Board Room) 170 Cope Blvd. Newport, TN 37821
• Tuesday, September 22 – Presentation to the Newport Utilities Board for approval. Upon Board approval, the project will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder.

Please direct all project-related questions to:

Eric Gamble

Email: egamble@ardurra.com

Phone: (865) 770-4034

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