Chickasaw SP Stem Repair

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is requesting bids on Lake Lajoie stem repair at Chickasaw State Park in Henderson, Tennessee, with bids due September 25, 2026 and a pre-response conference on September 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST at the park office.

Contractors must hold active Tennessee builder licenses (HC-D, BC, BC-B, BC-b(sm), or BC-C) verified through the Tennessee Commerce and Insurance database prior to award. Bidders must register with the Tennessee Supplier Portal and submit the Declaration of Intended Use of Subcontractor(s) form with subcontractor names and license numbers. Federal Build America, Buy America provisions and Iran Divestment Act compliance are required. All work must be completed by January 1, 2027.

The scope includes demolition of the existing stem, removal of approximately ten cubic yards of siltation to expose the riser gate, repairs to the riser gate and spillway control mechanisms, and installation of a new stainless steel stem with thrust blocks, jam nuts, and brackets. The contract is turnkey with one-year workmanship warranty and manufacturer warranties on materials. Work is performed at 20 Cabin Lane, Henderson, Tennessee, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., unless alternate schedules are approved in coordination with park staff.

The contract term is six months initial with potential extension up to 180 days at the State's sole discretion, not to exceed 60 months total. Prices must be firm and fixed, F.O.B. destination, excluding state and local taxes. Contractors must maintain workers' compensation insurance of at least $1,000,000, commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and automobile liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. A payment bond equal to 25 percent of the Maximum Liability amount is due no later than the day before the contract effective date. Award goes to the lowest-cost respondent meeting all requirements. Written questions are due September 8, 2026. On-site inspection prior to bidding is strongly encouraged.