Levee Restoration at Horns Bluff Refuge; TWRA

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is requesting sealed bids for levee restoration at Horns Bluff Refuge in Humboldt, Tennessee under ITB 32801-13976, with bids due August 31, 2026 and a mandatory site visit on August 17 at 9:00 a.m. Central Time at Hay Haul Loop (GPS 35.86949, -89.10075).

The scope encompasses restoration and stabilization of approximately 3,500 linear feet of levee, including site preparation, earthwork, fill material placement, riprap placement, slope protection, seeding and vegetation establishment, and erosion control measures. Contractors must demonstrate relevant experience with similar levee or embankment projects and possess appropriate equipment and workforce. Environmental compliance and permitting requirements apply, including coordination with state and federal agencies regarding wetland impacts and wildlife habitat protection. The project is funded through state wildlife management resources and federal matching funds.

Award will be made to the lowest cost responsive and responsible bidder meeting all requirements on a firm fixed-price basis. Pricing shall be submitted on a lump-sum basis for the complete project or broken down by bid items as specified in the bid schedule. All prices shall include F.O.B. destination delivery.

Respondents must be registered with the State of Tennessee Supplier Portal prior to contract issuance and must comply with Tennessee contractor licensing, Department of Revenue registration, and nondiscrimination provisions. Contractors must maintain workers' compensation insurance ($1,000,000), commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), and automobile liability ($1,000,000). The State is exempt from state and federal excise taxes and reserves the right to terminate for convenience with thirty days' notice. Questions are due by 2:00 p.m. on August 19, 2026. Site examination and measurements are the bidder's responsibility; no allowances will be made for errors due to failure to visit the site prior to bid submission.