Hampton Creek Fish Barrier Replacement - UPDATED

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is seeking a contractor for the Hampton Creek Fish Barrier Replacement project in Carter County, Tennessee, through a one-time purchase procurement identified as Event ID 32801-0000013749. The project involves comprehensive streambank restoration, including clearing, removing, and disposing of existing trees, limbs, logs, and stumps, as well as repairing or installing rock, geotextile, mulch, and vegetation at the Hampton Creek location. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 10 AM EST at the Hampton Creek Trailhead in Roan Mountain, with interested bidders required to contact Chris Haley two business days in advance. The contractor must complete all work within sixty (60) days from the notice to proceed, with work prohibited on weekends and legal holidays. The bid must be all-inclusive for labor, equipment, and materials, and payment will only be made upon completion and approval by the TWRA representative. Bidders must follow TOSHA, OSHA, and EPA standards, maintain a safety representative, and adhere to Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation regulations. The project requires detailed stream diversion, streambank remediation, excavation, embankment construction, and final restoration, with strict guidelines on material quality, placement, and environmental compliance.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Bidders must maintain an active vendor profile in the Edison system and submit documentation including a Certificate of Liability Insurance and proof of Tennessee Department of Revenue registration. The bid is conducted through the PeopleSoft Strategic Sourcing system and requires compliance certifications, including confirmation that bidders are not debarred, suspended, or excluded from government transactions. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the requirements and criteria. Bidders must submit questions by October 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with responses due by the specified response opening date and time of October 31, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability insurance, with specific coverage limits outlined in the bid documents. The procurement contact is Will Harmon, who can be reached at Will.Harmon@tn.gov, and interested parties are advised to carefully review all attached specifications, terms, and conditions.