519 E. State Street Roof Structure and Interior Repairs

The City of Murfreesboro is conducting a sealed bid procurement (ITB-20-2026) for comprehensive roof structure and interior repairs at 519 E. State Street, a 1912-built residential property that previously sustained fire damage to the attic. The scope of work includes complete removal and replacement of the roof structure (excluding interior ceiling joists), installation of new roofing materials, soffit and overhang work, electrical service reworking, drywall patching, flooring installation, insulation upgrades to R-30, bathroom and kitchen renovations, exterior door replacement, plumbing modifications, and final finishing work. The project is funded through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) using federal funds and requires bidders to submit lump-sum pricing that is all-inclusive of labor, materials, equipment, services, and accessories necessary for project completion. Key deliverables include substantial completion of all rehabilitation work within 45 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of 1% of the total contract value assessed per day for delays beyond day 46. Sealed bids must be received by 2:00 p.m. CST on February 11, 2026, with public opening via Zoom. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the project site, and written questions must be submitted by January 28, 2026. Bidders must be properly licensed Tennessee contractors (required for projects exceeding $25,000) and provide names and descriptions of any proposed subcontractors, all of which require City approval. Bids must comply with all federal clauses and include one-year warranties on all work from the date of homeowner sign-off.

This procurement includes Section 3 requirements from the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, mandating that contractors provide employment and training opportunities for lower-income residents and award subcontracts to businesses located in or substantially owned by project area residents. The contract incorporates provisions for equal employment opportunity compliance and non-discrimination standards throughout project execution. A lead-based paint hazard risk assessment was conducted on November 17, 2025, identifying lead-based paint on the front columns and bent metal exterior trim; contractors must employ professionally trained, experienced, and licensed lead workers for any lead abatement work. Federal compliance requirements include Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements, debarment verification through SAM, anti-lobbying certifications, bonding requirements (5% bid guarantee and 100% performance and payment bonds for contracts exceeding $250,000), Copeland Anti-Kickback Act compliance, domestic preference for U.S.-produced materials, and environmental compliance with the Clean Air Act. The contract specifies a maximum of one progress payment up to 55% of the contract amount upon at least 60% project completion and City inspection approval, with final payment upon City completion inspection and homeowner acceptance. While no specific budget range is disclosed in the procurement documents, a $25,000 project cost cap is referenced, with change orders exceeding this amount requiring Mayor and Council approval. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the available documentation.