Gence Gate Installation - Elizabethton, TN - UPDATED

The State of Tennessee, Department of General Services Central Procurement Office, on behalf of the Department of Military, is soliciting sealed competitive bids for fence and gate installation services at the Army National Guard facility in Elizabethton, Tennessee, located at 128 Judge Done Lewis. The procurement requires installation of approximately 480 linear feet of 7-foot tall security fencing (Ameristar Impasse II - Gauntlet Style or approved equal), one 38-linear foot cantilever security gate with V-Track system, approximately 985 linear feet of 6-foot tall galvanized chain link fencing with three strands of barbed wire, heavy-duty gate operators (Hy Security SlideDriver 15 or approved equal), access control systems compatible with the existing AIPHONE system, protective bollards, detector loops, access control pads with cameras, and associated electrical and conduit installation. The contract will be awarded on a single-contract basis to the lowest-cost responsive bidder meeting all requirements and specifications, with a 12-month term effective April 1, 2026, and an optional State extension of up to 180 days under the same terms and conditions. All fence and gate models must include 15-year warranties and be installed to specifications with concrete foundations, proper post spacing, and integration with existing facility systems. A mandatory in-person site visit is required on March 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST for bid eligibility; written questions must be submitted by 10:00 AM CST on March 27, 2026, to Solicitation Coordinator George Gentry. Bids must be submitted through the State's EDISON system by April 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CDT, with delivery required by March 10, 2026. Bidders must provide pricing in U.S. dollars on an F.O.B. destination basis with firm and fixed pricing throughout the contract term, excluding applicable state and federal excise taxes from which the State is exempt.

There are no stated set-asides or restrictions limiting responses to specific organization types or disadvantaged enterprises. Respondents must possess valid Tennessee contractor licensing, Tennessee Department of Revenue registration for sales and use tax, and proof of workers' compensation and employer liability insurance of $1,000,000 each, along with commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence or combined single limit. Contractors must register with the State of Tennessee Supplier Portal (edison.tn.gov) prior to contract issuance and provide certification of compliance with the Iran Divestment Act, non-debarment verification, and affirmation that no debarment, suspension, or criminal convictions have occurred within the past three years. Bidders proposing alternatives to the specified Ameristar Impasse II fence and gates must provide comprehensive documentation demonstrating superiority, including detailed spec sheets. The contract carries a maximum liability of $250,000, with the bid value not specified in the available documentation but expected to encompass all materials, equipment, and labor costs for the complete fence and gate installation project.