ITB_32701-14007_Amd_1.pdf

This is an amendment to an Invitation to Bid (ITB #32701-14007) issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for comprehensive repairs to the ranger residence at Big Hill Pond State Park in Pocahontas. The project encompasses roofing replacement with metal roofing, removal of vinyl siding and installation of fiber cement siding in a board-and-batten pattern, soffit and fascia work, gutter and downspout installation, attic insulation, and associated demolition work. A pre-response conference is scheduled for September 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, with questions and comments due by September 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Bids are due September 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. All work must be completed by December 1, 2026, and left in finished, turnkey condition. The amendment updates the ITB schedule of events and replaces the specifications document with an updated version, with all revisions effective upon release.

Bidders must possess an active Tennessee Building Contractor license (BC, BC-A, BC-B, BC-b(sm), or BC-C) as a mandatory qualification verified through the Tennessee Commerce and Insurance database before award. Work is performed on a lump-sum, not-to-exceed basis. Approved material brands include James Hardie fiber cement siding and soffit, Sherwin Williams Park brown paint, and Dupont or Kingspan house wrap. Contractors must obtain all permits and associated fees, maintain a one-year workmanship warranty from final inspection, register with the Tennessee Edison purchasing system and the Department of Revenue for sales and use tax collection before contract execution, carry state-compliant certificates of insurance, and coordinate work schedules with park management during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.). All work must comply with state-approved versions of the International Building Code. Invoices are due within 10 days of project completion and acceptance.