Fence - Gate Installation - Springfield - Military

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 in Springfield, Tennessee, located at 5255 Highway 76 East, Springfield, TN 37172. The procurement encompasses the installation of approximately 554 linear feet of 7-foot-tall ornamental security fencing (Ameristar Impasse II or approved equivalent) with black Perma-Coat finish, one 20-linear-foot cantilever security gate (Ameristar Passport IS or approved equivalent), approximately 515 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, and associated access control and heavy-duty gate operator components compliant with Hy Security Slide Driver 15 specifications. The bid event opened on March 24, 2026, with a submission deadline of April 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT through the State's EDISON procurement system. A mandatory in-person site visit is required for all bidders on April 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT, and written questions or comments must be submitted by April 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT to the Project Manager, Richard Carignan. The contract will be awarded as a single award to the lowest-cost responsive and responsible bidder, with an initial term of twelve months effective April 1, 2026, and an option for extension up to an additional 180 days, not to exceed 60 months total. All bidders must provide firm fixed pricing in U.S. dollars including all materials, labor, taxes, fees, and overhead costs, with invoicing required within 30 days of service completion.

Bidders must be registered with the Tennessee Department of Revenue and the State of Tennessee Supplier Portal prior to contract issuance, and all bids exceeding $25,000 that require a contractor's license must include the Tennessee State Contractor License Number and applicable license classifications with expiration dates for the prime contractor and any subcontractors. Respondents must certify compliance with the Iran Divestment Act, provide evidence of non-debarment or suspension from federal or state transactions, and demonstrate they are not subject to illegal immigrant prohibition restrictions. The contractor must maintain workers' compensation insurance ($1,000,000), commercial general liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), and automobile liability insurance ($1,000,000). The access control system must integrate with the existing AIPHONE system currently in place at the facility, and the contractor must complete all conduit work in a concealed and protected manner. Subcontracting is permitted only with prior written approval from the Central Procurement Office, with the prime contractor remaining fully responsible for all work performed. The State of Tennessee is exempt from sales and use taxes, and the maximum project liability is $250,000, with the State reserving the right to establish term contracts with one or more sources at agreed-upon prices.