Fence and Gate - Lewisburg

The State of Tennessee, Department of Military, is soliciting competitive bids for fence and gate installation services at the Army National Guard facility in Lewisburg, Tennessee, located at 822 E Commerce Street. The scope of work includes installation of approximately 371 linear feet of 7-foot tall ornamental security fence (Ameristar Impasse II or approved equal), one cantilever 7-foot tall security gate for a 20-linear-foot opening, approximately 466 linear feet of 6-foot tall PVC-coated black chain link fence with barbed wire, and one 16-foot single swing mower/egress gate. Additional deliverables encompass access control components compatible with the existing AIPHONE system, a dual height gooseneck stand with two access control pads and cameras, electrical installation of single-phase circuits with conduit and pull strings, two protective 6-inch steel pipe bollards filled with concrete and painted safety yellow, and heavy-duty gate operators (Hy Security Slide Driver 15 or approved equal) with associated accessories. Qualified bidders must be registered with the State of Tennessee Supplier Portal, comply with Tennessee contractor licensing requirements for projects exceeding $25,000, and maintain required insurance coverage including workers' compensation ($1,000,000), commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate), and automobile liability ($1,000,000). A mandatory in-person site visit is scheduled for April 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT with attendance and sign-in required; written questions and comments must be submitted by April 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT. Bids must be submitted through Tennessee's EDISON procurement system by April 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT, with contract award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specifications. The contract term is twelve months effective April 1, 2026, with an optional extension period not to exceed 180 days.

This solicitation contains no identified set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or specific organizational restrictions beyond standard licensing and registration requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The contractor must ensure integration with the existing AIPHONE access control system and coordinate with all site utilities including sewer, gas, water, data, and electrical lines as illustrated in the provided site diagram. All materials must include appropriate finishes and warranties, including a 15-year black "Perma-Coat" finish for ornamental fencing and gates. The State has established a maximum liability cap of $250,000 for the project, with pricing to be submitted on a unit price basis F.O.B. destination, excluding State taxes. Bidders proposing alternatives to specified products must provide comprehensive documentation and specification sheets demonstrating product superiority at the time of bid submission, and all work must be completed with areas left in "broom clean" condition upon completion.