Historic Campbell Station Inn Interior Renovations

The Town of Farragut, located in Knox County, Tennessee, is soliciting sealed bids for the Historic Campbell Station Inn Interior Renovations project, a comprehensive historic preservation and restoration effort. The procurement involves extensive interior renovation work at 11409 Kingston Pike, focusing on preserving and restoring historical architectural elements including plaster walls, wood flooring, wood trim, electrical and mechanical systems, and structural components. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on December 17th, 2024, which was a requirement for bidding, with sealed bids due on January 14th, 2025, at 10:00am at the Farragut Community Center. The project includes several alternate bid options such as installing a dumbwaiter, renovating a basement catering area, completing 2nd floor cosmetic improvements, updating Toilet Room 208, and performing tuckpointing on the basement wall. The total project timeline is 180 calendar days from the notice to proceed, with contractors required to submit various compliance documents including a drug-free workplace affidavit, non-collusion affidavit, and statements on ethnicity and gender. Evaluation will be based on identifying the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for delays beyond the completion date.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, though contractors must comply with federal and state regulations regarding equal employment opportunity, non-discrimination, and immigration laws. Hickory Construction Inc. from Knoxville, TN was the sole bidder and is the intended award recipient, with a base bid price of $492,825.00. The alternate bid options include a dumbwaiter installation at $82,800.00, basement catering area renovation at $30,366.00, 2nd floor cosmetic improvements at $52,783.00, Toilet Room 208 updates at $24,286.00, and tuckpointing at the basement wall priced at $27 per square foot. Contractors will be required to provide Builder's Risk Insurance with comprehensive coverage including flood and earthquake protection, with a liability limit equal to the contract amount and a maximum deductible of $10,000. The project emphasizes preservation techniques and compliance with historic restoration standards, suggesting a significant municipal investment in maintaining the historical integrity of the Campbell Station Inn while updating its internal systems and spaces to contemporary standards.