Fence and Gate Installation - Jacksboro TN

The Tennessee Department of Military is requesting bids for fence and gate installation at the Army National Guard facility in Jacksboro, Tennessee, with bids due September 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT. Attendance at a mandatory site visit on September 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT at 301 Industrial Parkway is required for bid eligibility.

The scope includes installation of approximately 409 linear feet of 7-foot tall security fencing (Ameristar Impasse II Gauntlet Style or approved equal) with three-rail design, 2.75-inch pales, and black Perma-Coat finish carrying a 15-year warranty; two automated security gates totaling 66 linear feet (32 and 34 linear feet) with one 36-inch single man gate; heavy-duty gate operators; and access control systems compatible with the existing AIPHONE system. All posts must be set in concrete with minimum 36-inch embed depth. Electrical work includes installation of 120v or 240v single-phase circuits from the nearest service panel to gate operators and access control systems, with conduits concealed in concrete. Bidders proposing alternatives to the Ameristar brand must submit comprehensive specification documentation demonstrating superiority. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, site measurements, and utility identification; the State will not pay additional costs resulting from measurement errors.

The estimated maximum liability is approximately $250,000. The contract term is twelve months effective September 1, 2026, with an option to extend up to an additional 180 days under the same terms, provided the maximum cumulative term does not exceed 60 months. Pricing shall be firm and fixed, submitted on an F.O.B. destination basis, and exclude sales and use taxes. Contractors must hold valid Tennessee Contractor Licenses, register with the Tennessee Supplier Portal, and provide proof of Tennessee Department of Revenue registration. Written questions are due September 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST. Award will be made to the lowest-cost responsive and responsible bidder on a single-award basis. The project manager is Tony Hughes at 615-557-7460 or tony.hughes@tn.gov.