Big Hill Pond State Park to Pave Walking Trail- UPDATED

The Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation is seeking a qualified contractor to pave a walking trail at Big Hill Pond State Park in Pocahontas, Tennessee. The project involves machine paving approximately 2,000 linear feet of walking trail that is 6 feet wide, including three 8' x 7' bench offsets, using a specific porous paving material made from recycled tires. Contractors must possess an active BC-B sm Tennessee Building Contractor license and be registered in the State of Tennessee Edison purchasing system. The project requires installing a 2-inch compacted base aggregate and a 2-inch thick porous paving surface that is ADA compliant and environmentally friendly, capable of allowing over 5,800 gallons of water per hour per square foot to pass through. Key dates include a pre-bid meeting on March 31, 2025, at 10 a.m. at the park office, with written questions due by April 2, 2025, and bid submissions to be made through the State of Tennessee Edison System between March 21 and April 7, 2025. The work must be completed between contract signing and June 1, 2025, during normal business hours, with the contractor required to attend a pre-construction conference and final inspection.

Bidders must demonstrate compliance with Tennessee procurement regulations, including providing documentation of contractor license information and diversity business participation. The solicitation encourages participation from diverse businesses and requires contractors to confirm non-discrimination practices. Contractors must be registered with the Department of Revenue for sales and use tax and indicate whether they plan to use subcontractors. All bids over $100,000 must include a payment bond for 25% of the contract price, and contractors must carry specific insurance coverages, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability with minimum coverage amounts. While a specific budget is not explicitly stated, the project is expected to exceed $100,000, with payment structured in two line items: one for partial payment of materials and another for final payment of labor. The contract will be awarded on a single, lowest-cost basis to the respondent meeting all requirements and criteria, with the state reserving the right to negotiate, conduct clarifications, and potentially terminate the contract based on funding availability.