Fence/Gate Installation - Lenoir City

The Tennessee Department of Military is requesting bids for fence and gate installation at an Army National Guard facility in Lenoir City, Tennessee, with bids due August 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT and a mandatory site visit on July 31, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT.

The scope includes approximately 341 linear feet of 7-foot tall security fence (Ameristar Impasse II – Gauntlet Style or approved equal) with three-rail design and black Perma-Coat finish; two 24-linear-foot 7-foot tall security gates with steel V-Track roll gate design and four bollard posts; one 8-foot opening single swing gate; approximately 405 linear feet of 6-foot tall galvanized chain link fence with three strands of barbed wire; and one 30-linear-foot chain link swing gate. All posts must be set in concrete with specified embedment depths. The project also requires installation of access control systems compatible with the existing AIPHONE system, including dual height gooseneck stands with cameras, electrical conduit installation, heavy-duty gate operators (Hy Security SlideDriver 15 or approved equal), detector loops, and associated accessories. All fence and gate components must feature black Perma-Coat finishes with 15-year warranties. If the access control system exceeds 300 feet maximum distance, bidders must include a repeater system with as-built drawings. Bidders proposing alternatives to the Ameristar specification must provide detailed documentation demonstrating superiority.

The estimated contract value is $250,000 maximum liability. The contract term is one year effective September 1, 2026, with an option for the State to extend up to 180 days, not to exceed 60 months total. Contractors must maintain workers' compensation insurance of at least $1 million, commercial general liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, and automobile liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence. Subcontracting requires prior written approval. Questions are due August 4, 2026. The project manager is Tony Hughes at 615-557-7460 or tony.hughes@tn.gov; bid questions may be directed to Sharon Pope at Sharon.Pope@tn.gov or 615-741-9588.