Fence-Gate Installation - Crossville TN

The State of Tennessee Department of Military is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for fence and gate installation services at the Army National Guard facility in Crossville, Tennessee, located at 144 Sparta Highway. The procurement involves a single line item contract requiring the installation of approximately 445 linear feet of 7-foot tall security fence (Ameristar Impasse II or approved equal), approximately 600 linear feet of 6-foot tall chain link fence with barbed wire, one 24-linear foot security gate, one 24-foot wide auto-slide chain link gate at the rear entrance, and associated access control components. Key deliverables include integration with the existing AIPHONE access control infrastructure, installation of two dual-height gooseneck stands with cameras, electrical circuits (120v or 240v single phase) run through conduit from the facility service panel, protective bollards and steel pipe bollards at specified locations, detector loops cut in existing asphalt pavement, all posts set in concrete with minimum embedment depths, and all fence finishes with black "Perma-Coat" finish carrying a 15-year warranty. The contractor must also specify equipment including the Ameristar Passport IS gate system and Hy Security SlideDriver 15 gate operators, and if necessary, provide a repeater with as-built drawings for distances exceeding 300 feet. The bid period runs from March 19, 2026, at 11:32 AM CDT through April 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT, with a mandatory site visit on April 7, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. CDT at which all bidders must sign in to be eligible; written questions and comments must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. CDT on April 8, 2026. Bidders must be registered with the Tennessee Supplier Portal prior to contract issuance, hold a valid Tennessee State Contractor License for bids over $25,000, comply with all provisions of the Contractors Licensing Act of 1994, and be responsible for accurate site measurements with no allowances for errors. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-cost responsive and responsible bidder and becomes effective April 1, 2026, for an initial twelve-month term with an option for the State to extend an additional 180 days, with a maximum contract term not to exceed sixty months.

No set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are specified in this solicitation. All respondents must comply with Tennessee Code Annotated Section 62-6-119 regarding sealed bid requirements, certify compliance with the Iran Divestment Act, and provide documentation of registration with the Tennessee Department of Revenue for sales and use tax or proof of exemption. The solicitation requires bidders to submit brand and model names of goods, specify a standard warranty period, indicate whether subcontracting will be used, and provide comprehensive contact information; subcontracting requires prior written approval from the Central Procurement Office with the prime contractor remaining fully responsible for all work. Required insurance includes workers' compensation coverage of at least $1,000,000, commercial general liability insurance with combined single-limit coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and automobile liability insurance of at least $1,000,000. The bid price must include all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for completion, and the contractor must complete cleanup and leave the work area in "broom clean" condition upon completion. The maximum liability for this project shall not exceed $250,000, and while no specific budget range is disclosed, the contract is subject to appropriation and availability of State or federal funds. The State contract administrator is Sharon L. Pope (Sharon.Pope@tn.gov, 615-741-9588), with the project manager being Jerry Carroll (jerry.carroll@tn.gov, 615-519-4783).