Edgar Evins State Park Water Tank Restoration

The State of Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, through the Central Procurement Office, is soliciting competitive sealed bids for a one-time purchase contract to restore an existing water tank at Edgar Evins State Park located in Silver Point, Polk County, Tennessee. The comprehensive scope of work encompasses demolition, abrasive blasting to SSPC-SP No. 10 Near White Finish standards, structural repairs, removal and replacement of inlet/outlet piping, installation of confined space stickers and new padlocks, repair of float level mechanisms, installation of a new overflow flapper with mesh screening, crack and pinhole inspection and repair, application of high-build epoxy liner to interior surfaces, installation of silicone sealant on lapped seams, and disinfection per AWWA standards. All work must be completed by August 28, 2026, with on-site labor performed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Prospective bidders are required to hold active Tennessee Building Contractor licenses (BC-B, CMC-A, MU classification, or higher), possess valid Department of Revenue registration for sales and use tax, and comply with all state and federal laws including the Iran Divestment Act. A pre-response conference is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST at Edgar Evins State Park, and site visits are strongly encouraged prior to bid submission; written questions must be submitted to Solicitation Coordinator Sydney Loomans by 2:00 PM CST on April 23, 2026. The contract will be awarded as a single award to the lowest cost responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation based on pricing compliance, contractor qualifications, and adherence to specifications including approved material brands such as Tnemec Series 93 for coating applications and Sika-Flex 1A silicone for seams. Payment is due upon project completion and final acceptance, no later than ten days following completion, with workmanship warranted for a minimum of one year and materials warranted per manufacturer specifications.

There are no stated set-aside designations or restrictions limiting organizational types from responding to this procurement. Contractors and all applicable subcontractors must disclose whether subcontractors will be utilized and provide valid licenses for any proposed subcontractors prior to bid submission. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the solicitation documents. The maximum liability is expected to exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000), and all quotes must be submitted F.O.B. destination with prices including all applicable taxes and fees; the State is exempt from local, state, and federal excise taxes. A payment bond equal to 25 percent of the maximum liability amount is required and must be submitted no later than the day immediately preceding the effective date. Contractor insurance requirements include workers' compensation ($1,000,000), commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), and automobile liability ($1,000,000), with the State named as an additional insured except for workers' compensation and professional liability policies. All respondents must be registered with the State of Tennessee Supplier Portal prior to contract issuance.