ADA Improvements for Patterson Park and MPD

The City of Murfreesboro is requesting sealed bids for ADA improvements at Patterson Park and Murfreesboro Police Department headquarters under ITB-11-2027, with bids due November 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST and a pre-bid conference scheduled for November 3, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Bidders must hold Tennessee general contractor licenses.

The scope includes construction of new vestibule interiors and exterior sliding automatic entrances at both facilities to achieve ADA compliance. Work encompasses parking areas, walkways, restrooms, and entrance modifications at Patterson Park and corresponding accessibility upgrades to the MPD building at 1004 North Highland Avenue. Site visit to Patterson Park follows the pre-bid conference; attendance is recommended but not mandatory.

Bids must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov procurement portal with public opening via Zoom. Each bid requires 5% bid security (bid bond or certified check), with physical copies delivered to the City Purchasing Department at 111 West Vine Street prior to award. The successful bidder must furnish performance and labor/material payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract sum from a Tennessee-licensed bonding company. Contract documents include AIA A101-2017 and AIA A201-2017 with detailed specifications and project drawings. Bidders must provide proof of Tennessee general contractor licensing, drug-free workplace certification, Iran Divestment Act compliance and non-boycott of Israel certification, and a Contractor Responsibility Questionnaire. Contract award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Substantial completion timeframe will be specified in the Notice to Proceed; liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day apply for failure to meet the completion deadline. Monthly progress payments occur within 30 days of architect authorization with 5% retainage until substantial completion. Interest on unpaid amounts accrues daily at the JP Morgan prime rate.