How to bid on Cleveland Utilities’ Substation Department Maintenance Building

What Cleveland Utilities is buying

Cleveland Utilities is seeking bids for a substation department maintenance building in Cleveland, Tennessee. This is an invitation for bids, or IFB, in the construction category.

Construction firms that work on building projects may want to review the plans and specifications to decide whether the project fits their capabilities.

Deadline and what happens next

Bids are due October 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.

Submit your bid to the owner as directed in the invitation to bid, and do so before the deadline. Check the invitation for the submission method and any other instructions.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity may suit construction firms interested in building work and able to prepare a bid based on the project’s plans and specifications. Review those documents before deciding whether to bid.

How to access the bid documents

The project is posted in the AGC of East Tennessee online planroom. Register for a planroom account to download the plans, specifications, and addenda. Registration also adds you to the plan holders list; printed sets are available for purchase.

To obtain the bid package, call Shantae Carter at (423) 478-9315. Follow the invitation to bid for instructions on submitting your bid to Cleveland Utilities.

Prepare a complete, competitive bid

Read the plans, specifications, and every addendum, then make sure your pricing and response address the work described in the documents. Check for required forms and submission instructions in the invitation to bid.

Allow time to resolve questions and assemble the response. Before submitting, verify that your bid is complete and will reach the owner before the stated deadline.