Cedars of Lebanon SP Nature Center/Gift Shop Reno

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is requesting bids for renovation of the Nature Center and Gift Shop at Cedars of Lebanon State Park in Lebanon, Tennessee, under ITB Event Number 32701-0000014028, with bids due October 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT. All bidders must hold an active Tennessee Building Contractor license (BC-B, BC-C, or higher classification) prior to bid submission; applicable subcontractors must also be licensed.

The scope encompasses comprehensive renovation work: demolition of existing flooring, drywall, insulation, ceiling tiles, and lighting; installation of new concrete slab with rebar and vapor barrier (minimum 25 yards); framing and drywall installation; lumber replacement where rot is discovered (budgeted at $5,000 material cost); 18 new can lights; insulation (R-15 wall, R-38 attic); baseboard, trim, crown molding, and window returns; luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout; new exterior doors with hardware; gutters, gutter guards, downspouts, facia board, and rafter tails; 12-inch culvert beneath a pea gravel walkway; and two coats of paint. All work must comply with 2021 IBC Building Codes and designated approved brands for concrete, insulation, drywall, lighting, flooring, gutters, doors, hardware, and paint. Material substitutions and subcontractor use require pre-approval. Work shall be performed Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. unless alternate schedules are approved by Facilities Management. Completion is required by February 12, 2027.

Total project costs are expected to exceed $100,000. Bids exceeding $100,000 must include a payment bond equal to 25 percent of the contract price. The contract is a one-time purchase with a 12-month term. Prices must include F.O.B. destination delivery and exclude applicable taxes. Award will be made at lowest cost to a responsive and responsible bidder.

A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Visitor Center, 328 Cedar Forest Road, Lebanon. Attendance is optional. Questions are due October 16, 2026. Bidders must register with the Tennessee Supplier Portal and comply with Iran Divestment Act and debarment certification requirements. The contractor must maintain a one-year warranty on workmanship and comply with manufacturer warranties on materials.