Fence-Gate Installation - Selmer - Military - UPDATED

The State of Tennessee Department of Military is issuing an Invitation to Bid for fence and gate installation services at the Army National Guard facility located at 1232 Peach Street in Selmer, Tennessee. The procurement seeks installation of approximately 436 linear feet of 7-foot-tall ornamental security fencing (Ameristar Impasse II or approved equal), one 24-linear-foot cantilever security gate (Ameristar Passport IS or approved equal), approximately 490 linear feet of 6-foot-tall PVC-coated black chain link fencing with three strands of barbed wire, two 10-foot single swing mower/egress gates, access control systems compatible with the existing AIPHONE system including a dual-height gooseneck stand with camera pads and bollards, and heavy-duty gate operators (Hy Security Slide Driver 15 or approved equal). All ornamental security fencing and gates must feature a black "Perma-Coat" finish with a 15-year warranty, and electrical work includes installation of 120-volt or 240-volt single-phase circuits using 1-inch fiberglass/HDPE or PVC conduit with pull strings. The bid is due April 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CDT, with a mandatory in-person site visit required on April 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. CDT; written questions and comments must be submitted by April 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CDT. Qualified respondents must hold a valid Tennessee State Contractor License, be registered with the State of Tennessee Supplier Portal and Tennessee Department of Revenue, and maintain workers' compensation insurance of at least $1,000,000, commercial general liability insurance with combined single limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and automobile liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. The contract will be awarded as a single award to the lowest-cost responsive and responsible bidder, and the contractor bears full responsibility for all labor, materials, equipment, and any costs associated with measurement errors.

There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned for disadvantaged enterprises in this procurement. All respondents must be registered with the State of Tennessee Supplier Portal prior to contract issuance and must comply with all state statutory requirements, including Tennessee Code Annotated 62-6-119, certification of the Iran Divestment Act compliance, and Boycott of Israel certifications. Subcontracting is permitted only with prior written approval from the Central Procurement Office. The contract is effective April 1, 2026, and extends for twelve months, with the State retaining the option to extend the term for an additional period not to exceed 180 days under the same terms and conditions, with a maximum term not exceeding 60 months total. The maximum project liability is $250,000, establishing the budget range for this procurement. Bidders must include all applicable taxes, fees, overhead, and costs in their firm prices delivered F.O.B. destination, with the State exempt from state and federal excise taxes. All questions regarding the bid should be directed to Sharon Pope at 615-741-9588 or sharon.pope@tn.gov, and technical inquiries can be addressed to Project Manager Anthony McCalester at 615-767-0167 or Anthony.mccalester@tn.gov.