Fiery Gizzard S. P. Electrical System

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is requesting bids for complete removal and replacement of the electrical system at Fiery Gizzard State Park Visitor Center in Monteagle under ITB event 32701-0000013973, with bids due August 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT and a pre-bid meeting on August 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the site. Contractors and applicable subcontractors must possess an active Tennessee Building Contractor license prior to bid submission.

The scope encompasses removal and installation of a 400-amp 3-phase manual transfer switch, two 200-amp 3-phase main breaker electrical panels, one 125-amp load center, grounding infrastructure including five copper ground rods, new service entrance and weather head wiring, 26 LED troffer fixtures, approximately 76 feet of track lighting with motion-activated controls in the museum area, dedicated circuits for HVAC (four disconnects with surge protection), water heater, water fountain/bottle filler, security cameras, communications equipment, bathroom and kitchen outlets, front desk circuits, and exterior entrance lighting. The scope also includes metal siding replacement at two locations, three new support walls with insulation and drywall, installation of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and hand dryers, and comprehensive labeling of all electrical components. All material substitutions require pre-approval; specified approved brands include Square-D electrical panels and breakers, Lithonia lighting fixtures, Accuity Brands control systems, and DiversiTech HVAC disconnects. The contractor bears responsibility for all permits, systematic load calculations and circuit tracing to identify code deficiencies, compliance with the International Building Code, National Electrical Code, and NFPA standards, site cleanup, damage repair, and one-year workmanship warranty. On-site work must occur between December 1, 2026, and January 7, 2027.

The estimated contract value exceeds $100,000 for this one-time purchase with a 12-month contract term. Bids over $100,000 require a payment bond equal to 25 percent of the contract price. All prices must be F.O.B. destination and exclude state or federal excise taxes. Respondents must register with the Tennessee Department of Revenue and on the State of Tennessee Supplier Portal at https://www.edison.tn.gov prior to contract issuance. Questions are due August 8, 2026. Contact Cynthia A. O'Brien at 615-532-0216 or cyndi.a.obrien@tn.gov.