Long Hunter S. P. Visitor Center Renovation

The Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation, administered through the Central Procurement Office, is requesting bids on exterior renovation work at the Long Hunter State Park Visitor Center under ITB with bids due August 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT, and a pre-bid meeting scheduled for July 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. on-site.

Contractors and all subcontractors must possess an active BC-B or BC-C Tennessee Building Contractor license prior to bid submission, with failure to provide copies resulting in bid disqualification. Work completion is required by September 30, 2027 unless written exception is granted by the Facilities Management Regional Manager.

The scope encompasses exterior renovation of approximately 3,500 square feet, including removal and installation of fiber cement siding and trim, replacement of thirteen windows with new insulated units, installation of new entrance doors with ADA-compliant automatic operators, closed-cell spray foam insulation (minimum R-13), ZIP System sheathing, new six-inch seamless gutters with downspouts, HVAC line set relocation and concealment, new lighting fixtures, covered entryway restoration, and a concrete pad measuring five feet by fourteen feet. Material substitutions require pre-approval; specified approved brands include James Hardie siding, Pella or Anderson windows, ETO doors, Watson or Taylor gutters, and Sherwin-Williams or PPG paint. The contractor is responsible for all permits, utility location and protection, jobsite cleanup, and final site restoration. Workmanship carries a one-year warranty from final inspection, with materials warranted per manufacturer specifications.

All bids exceeding $100,000 must include a payment bond equal to 25 percent of the contract price. Contractors must provide proof of Tennessee Department of Revenue sales and use tax registration or exemption documentation. Prior written approval from the Central Procurement Office is required before subcontracting any portion of work. Pricing is submitted as a unit price for the complete exterior upgrade project in U.S. dollars only. Work is performed at Long Hunter State Park, Route 1, Hobson Pike, Box 2968, Hermitage, Tennessee 37076, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., unless otherwise approved. Contact Cynthia A. O'Brien at 615-532-0216 or cyndi.a.obrien@tn.gov.