Fence - Gate Installation - Sweetwater - Military

The Tennessee Department of Military is soliciting bids for a comprehensive fence and gate installation project located at the Army National Guard facility in Sweetwater, Tennessee. The procurement involves installing approximately 300 linear feet of 7' tall Ameristar Impasse II security fencing, one 35-foot cantilever security gate, and 770 linear feet of 6' tall galvanized chain link fence with barbed wire. Contractors must provide access controls compatible with the existing AIPHONE system and heavy-duty gate operators, along with all necessary labor, materials, and equipment. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for January 9, 2025, at 11:00 AM Eastern at 1318 New HWY 68, Sweetwater, TN, with written questions due by 10:00 AM central on January 13, 2025. Bidders must submit documentation of a valid Tennessee State Contractor License, proof of Department of Revenue registration, and maintain specific insurance requirements, including workers' compensation and commercial general liability coverage with minimum $1 million per occurrence limits. The contract will be awarded to the lowest cost responsive bidder who meets all specified requirements.

The procurement allows for alternative fencing materials if vendors can demonstrate equivalency or superiority to the specified Ameristar Impasse II system. Contractors must complete a diversity business participation form and provide an Iran Divestment Act certification. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the bid solicitation requires vendors to disclose and obtain approval for any subcontractors. The estimated project value is under $265,000, with the contract being a one-time purchase for the fence and gate installation. Bidders must comply with all applicable state and federal regulations, maintain proper cleanup responsibilities, and ensure work areas are left in "broom clean" condition. The project includes electrical work for gate operators, installation of protective bollards, concrete mounting pads, and integration with the existing facility infrastructure. Successful contractors will need to demonstrate technical expertise in security fencing installation, access control systems, and electrical integration.