Lake Renovation and Remediation Services; TWRA

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is seeking lake renovation and remediation services for Woodhaven Lake at Montgomery Bell State Park and Travis McNatt Lake at Big Hill Pond State Park through a 36-month single-award contract. The comprehensive scope of work includes eliminating existing fish populations using piscicides, removing dead fish, monitoring water quality, applying lime or fertilizer, and restocking forage and sport fish over multiple seasons. Specific deliverables include stocking 1,531,200 forage fish (Threadfin Shad, Bluegill, Golden Shiner, Coppernose Bluegill, and Redear Sunfish) and 10,890 sport fish (All-female F1 and Florida Largemouth Bass and Channel Catfish). Contractor qualifications are stringent, requiring five years of experience, an on-staff Fisheries Biologist with a minimum B.S. degree, two certified pesticide applicators, and a drone capable of chemical spraying. Mandatory site visits are scheduled for November 7, 2025, at Travis McNatt Lake and November 13, 2025, at Woodhaven Lake, with contractors required to confirm attendance two business days prior. The bidding period runs from October 27, 2025, to November 21, 2025, with bids to be submitted through the EDISON procurement system.

The procurement does not specify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses. Contractors must provide proof of current liability insurance, sales and use tax registration, and comply with non-debarment requirements and the Iran Divestment Act. Specific insurance requirements include $1,000,000 in workers' compensation and employer liability, $1,000,000 per occurrence commercial general liability with $2,000,000 aggregate limits, and $1,000,000 automobile liability insurance. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract involves multiple stocking phases with payments made upon completion of each specified phase as approved by the TWRA Fisheries Division representative. Bids will be evaluated on a per-acre treatment basis for piscicide application and per-fish-species basis for stocking, with the award going to the lowest-cost responsive bidder meeting all established requirements. The contract allows for potential extension of up to 180 additional days at the State's discretion, suggesting flexibility in project implementation.