PreBid_Memo.pdf

This is a prebid information memo issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for repairs on five buildings at Booker T. Washington State Park in Chattanooga. The project encompasses repairs to the Group Lodge Dining Hall, Group Camp Dining Hall, Shelter 1-B, Point Restroom, and Restroom 2, with work including relocating warmers, updating restrooms, painting, sealing flooring, and repairing gutters and drainage systems. A pre-bid site visit is scheduled for January 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST at the park's Visitor Center located at 5801 Champion Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee. Attendance at the pre-bid site visit is optional but encouraged. Written questions from bidders are due by January 22, 2026, and bids must be submitted by January 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. All contracted work must be completed between contract execution and May 1, 2026. The pre-bid conference is designed to allow prospective bidders to discuss invitation to bid requirements and ask questions regarding bidding process, terms, conditions, and specifications; however, any changes discussed must be formally reflected in writing in the final invitation to bid to be binding.

Bidders must possess an active Tennessee Building Contractor license (BC-B sm, BC-B, or BC-C) and register with the Tennessee EDISON Supplier Portal. A payment bond equal to 25 percent of the maximum contract liability is required, indicating the project value exceeds $100,000. All subcontractors must be identified in the bid, with the primary contractor assuming full responsibility for their work. Bidders must provide current sales and use tax registration documentation and confirm compliance with the Iran Divestment Act and federal debarment requirements. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-cost responsive and responsible bidder, with the state reserving the right to conduct clarifications and negotiations. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are indicated for this solicitation.