Tennessee Code Title 12. Public Property, Printing and Contracts § 12-4-801

(1) “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;

(2) “Responsible bidder” means a person who has the capacity in all respects to perform fully the contract requirements, and the integrity and reliability which will assure good faith performance; and

(3) “Responsive bidder” means a person who has submitted a bid which conforms in all material respects to all documents, whether attached or incorporated by reference, utilized for soliciting bids.