Fence - Gate Installation - Humboldt

The Tennessee Department of Military is soliciting bids for a one-time fence and gate installation project located in Humboldt, Gibson County, Tennessee. The procurement (Event #34101-13524) requires installing approximately 742 linear feet of 7' tall Ameristar Impasse II Gauntlet Style ornamental security fence, one 30 LF cantilever security gate, one 10' single swing mower/egress gate, and approximately 484 LF of 6' tall PVC-coated black chain link fence with barbed wire at a military facility. Key deliverables include comprehensive installation services involving high-tensile pre-galvanized steel construction, specialized gate operators, access controls, and integration with existing AIPHONE systems. A mandatory site visit was originally scheduled for January 7th, 2025, at 15 Hadley Drive, Humboldt, TN, with written questions due by January 9th, 2025. The bid response deadline was amended and extended to January 23rd, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Standard Time, with all bids evaluated on a lowest-cost, responsive basis. Evaluation criteria will include compliance with technical specifications, contractor licensing, insurance requirements, and ability to meet all project scope parameters.

Bidders must be registered with the Tennessee Department of Revenue and possess appropriate state contractor licensing for projects over $25,000. The procurement encourages participation through the Governor's Office of Diversity Business Enterprise (Go-DBE) program, which seeks involvement from minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, disabled-owned, and small businesses. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($1 million per occurrence, $2 million aggregate), and automobile liability insurance ($1 million). The estimated contract value is under $334,000, with the State reserving the right to add additional related items through a Memorandum of Understanding after contract award. Successful bidders must demonstrate capability to provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment, verify site measurements, identify underground utilities, and potentially propose alternative fencing materials if superior specifications can be documented. The project requires careful coordination, precise technical execution, and compliance with all Tennessee state procurement regulations and technical standards.