Fence-Gate Installation - Shelbyville TN

The Tennessee Department of Military issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for fence and gate installation services at the Army National Guard facility located at 2009 S Cannon Boulevard in Shelbyville, Tennessee. The procurement encompasses the installation of approximately 484 linear feet of 7-foot-tall ornamental security fencing (Ameristar Impasse II or approved equal), two cantilever 7-foot security gates for a 20-linear-foot opening, approximately 517 linear feet of 6-foot-tall PVC-coated black chain link fencing with three strands of barbed wire, one 8-foot single swing mower/egress gate, dual-height gooseneck stands with access control pads and cameras, heavy-duty gate operators (Hy Security Slide Driver 15 or approved equal), protective steel pipe bollards, electrical circuits (120v or 240v single phase), conduits for data communication, detector loops in asphalt pavement, fire and emergency access lockboxes, and internal solenoid lock kits. All components must be integrated with the existing AIPHONE access control system. The contract will be awarded as a single award to the lowest-cost responsive bidder on a firm, fixed-price basis with all costs including delivery on an F.O.B. destination basis. Prospective bidders are required to attend a mandatory in-person site visit on March 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT as a prerequisite for bid submission. Written questions and comments must be submitted by 10:00 AM CDT on March 30, 2026. Bids must be submitted through the State's EDISON system with a deadline of April 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT. Bidders must provide Tennessee State Contractor License Numbers, proof of sales and use tax registration with the Tennessee Department of Revenue, supplier portal registration, and comprehensive documentation for any product alternatives. Required qualifications include proper licensing under Tennessee's Contractors Licensing Act, workers' compensation insurance of at least $1,000,000, commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and automobile liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence.

No set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are specified in the procurement documents. The contract is open to all qualified vendors meeting the licensing, insurance, and registration requirements. The contract term is effective April 1, 2026, for twelve months, with the State retaining the option to extend for an additional period not to exceed 180 days under the same terms and conditions. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The State of Tennessee is exempt from all local, state, and federal excise taxes, which shall not be included in bidder pricing. The maximum contract liability is capped at $250,000, representing the budget range for this procurement. Payment will be made upon submission of compliant invoices documenting satisfactorily completed services, with invoices due within 30 days of completion. The contractor is responsible for site cleanup and returning the work area to broom-clean condition upon project completion.