ITB_32701-14004_Amd_1.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) Addendum 1 issued by the Tennessee Department of Parks and Conservation for grounds and maintenance services at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park under solicitation number 32701-14004. The project encompasses comprehensive year-round maintenance of approximately 19 acres of developed park grounds, including weekly mowing during the growing season (minimum 52 visits annually), landscape bed maintenance, tree and shrub care, hardscape cleaning, herbicide and fertilizer application, debris removal, and seasonal tasks. Proposals were due October 1, 2026, with the place of performance at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in Nashville, Tennessee. The contract term is 24 months with potential renewal options for additional one-year periods at the State's discretion. A pre-response conference was conducted with a memorandum posted documenting bidder questions and official agency responses, which became binding addenda to the solicitation.

The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials, and supplies to maintain the park to professional standards and must coordinate with park management regarding scheduling and special events. Compliance with state regulations and environmental requirements regarding pesticide and herbicide use is required, along with comprehensive liability insurance. The addendum process allows for clarifications and modifications to the original solicitation terms and conditions. No specific contract value, pricing structure, set-asides, or incumbent contractor information is detailed in the available documentation. Funding sources and evaluation criteria were not identified in the posted materials as of August 31, 2026.