Fence / Gate Installation - Winchester

The State of Tennessee, Department of General Services, Central Procurement Office is seeking a contractor for a one-year fence and gate installation project at the Army National Guard facility located at 395 George Fraley Parkway in Winchester, Franklin County. The solicitation requires installation of approximately 581 linear feet of 7-foot tall Ameristar Impasse II security fencing, 894 linear feet of 6-foot tall galvanized chain link fencing with barbed wire, and three security gates including two 24-foot roll gates and one 3-foot swing gate. Bidders must attend a mandatory site visit on November 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST to be eligible for contract consideration, with written questions due by 2:00 PM CST on November 5, 2025. The project scope includes comprehensive installation of fencing, access control systems compatible with existing AIPHONE infrastructure, and heavy-duty gate operators, with contractors responsible for obtaining necessary right-of-way permits from the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Evaluation criteria will prioritize the lowest cost bidder meeting all specified requirements, with contractors required to provide comprehensive documentation of material specifications, insurance coverage, and compliance with Tennessee licensing regulations.

The procurement does not specify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but bidders must be registered with the State of Tennessee Supplier Portal and comply with the Tennessee Contractors Licensing Act. Contractors must maintain substantial insurance coverage, including commercial general liability insurance with a $1,000,000 per occurrence limit and $2,000,000 aggregate, workers' compensation insurance of $1,000,000, and automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000. The contract's maximum liability is estimated under $423,000, with a twelve-month term effective November 15, 2025, and a potential 180-day extension option. Subcontracting is permitted only with prior written approval from the Central Procurement Office, and all bidders must certify compliance with debarment status requirements and non-discrimination statutes. Successful contractors will be responsible for complete project execution, including debris removal and restoring the work area to "broom clean" condition, with all pricing to be submitted in US dollars and including all applicable taxes, fees, overhead, and associated costs.