Chickasaw State Park Stem Repair

The Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation is soliciting bids for stem replacement and riser gate repair at Chickasaw Lake Lajoie Dam located at Chickasaw State Park in Henderson, Tennessee, with bids due October 22, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. CDT. On-site inspection is mandatory; the State provides no allowance for errors due to failure to visit the site. A pre-response conference is scheduled for October 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST at the park office, though attendance is optional.

Scope includes demolition of the existing stem and associated components, dredging of approximately ten cubic yards of siltation, repair of the riser gate and spillway control mechanisms, and installation of a new stainless steel stem with thrust blocks, jam nuts, brackets, and actuation equipment. The contractor must deliver a turnkey project with all finish work, painting, caulking, and final cleanup included in the contract price. Work must be completed by January 1, 2027, performed Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with coordination required to minimize park-operations interference. Workmanship is warranted for one year from final inspection; materials are covered under manufacturer warranties.

Contractors and subcontractors over $25,000 in contract value must hold active Tennessee builder licenses (HC-D, BC, BC-B, BC-b(sm), or BC-C) and be registered with the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Bidders must comply with federal Build America, Buy America provisions, the Iran Divestment Act, and attest that they are not foreign adversary companies under Public Chapter 768 (2026). Subcontractors require prior written approval from the Central Procurement Office.

Bidders must maintain commercial general liability insurance with $1 million per-occurrence and $2 million aggregate limits, workers' compensation, and automobile liability insurance. A payment bond equal to 25 percent of maximum liability is required. Contract is subject to appropriation and availability of state or federal funds. The State reserves the right to terminate for convenience with 30 days' written notice or for cause.

Written questions and comments are due October 16, 2026. No contract value is stated in the solicitation.