§ 12-4-801. Part Definitions

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Public construction project” means and includes a public works project as defined in the Local Government Public Obligations Act of 1986, compiled in title 9, chapter 21; “Responsible bidder” means a person who has the capacity in all respects to perform fully the contract requirements, […]

§ 12-4-802. Allowance of Bidding Preferences — Reciprocity

Whenever the lowest responsible and responsive bidder on a public construction project in this state is a resident of another state which is contiguous to Tennessee and which allows a preference to a resident contractor of that state, a like reciprocal preference is allowed to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder on such project who […]