Bicentennial Mall SP WWII Globe Vault Replacement

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is requesting bids on repair and replacement of the WWII Globe Vault and Kugel at Bicentennial Mall State Park in Nashville, with bids due September 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM CDT. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM CST; attendance is encouraged but not mandatory. Written questions are due by 2:00 PM CDT on August 20, 2026.

Bidders must possess an active Tennessee Building Contractor License with BC, BC-B, BC-B(sm), or BC-C classification prior to bid submission. A mandatory site visit is required; contractors must verify actual site dimensions and conditions before bidding, and the State will not allow cost adjustments for errors due to failure to visit the site.

The scope includes demolishing and removing the existing 20,000-pound granite globe for reuse, excavating and replacing the mechanical vault with a new fiberglass vault assembly measuring 60 inches wide by 90 inches long by 72 inches deep, installing a 450-gallon collector tank with filtration and chlorination systems, constructing a concrete foundation slab, installing new mechanical and electrical systems within the vault, installing an exhaust fan system, performing pressure testing on existing piping, and conducting operational testing before final commissioning. All work must be completed by October 15, 2026. Workmanship is warranted for one year from final inspection; materials are warranted per manufacturer specifications.

The maximum project budget is expected to exceed $130,000. Pricing must be F.O.B. destination, include delivery, and exclude state and federal excise taxes. A payment bond equal to 25 percent of the maximum liability is required. Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 aggregate, Automobile Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance with $1,000,000 limits. The State of Tennessee must be listed as additionally insured with subrogation waiver. Award will be made to the lowest-cost responsive and responsible bidder. Respondents must register with the State of Tennessee Supplier Portal prior to contract issuance and comply with debarment certification, Iran Divestment Act attestation, and foreign adversary company certification requirements.