Montgomery Bell SP Road Improvement

The State of Tennessee Department of General Services, Central Procurement Office, is soliciting bids for road improvement work at Montgomery Bell State Park in Burns under ITB 32701-13971, with bids due September 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for August 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST. The awardee must hold an active Tennessee Building Contractor license (BC-B, BC-B(sm), BC-C, HRA, HRA-B, or HRA-E classification) prior to bid submission, with all licenses verified through the Tennessee Commerce and Insurance database before award.

Work includes demolition, headwall and culvert rehabilitation, concrete curb installation, asphalt roadway construction at two locations totaling approximately 2,002 square feet, roadway milling and overlay of approximately 4,582 square feet, riprap drainage installation covering approximately 370 square feet, and directional signage reconstruction at the triangle intersection. All subcontractors with work valued at $25,000 or more must maintain active Tennessee Building Contractor licenses in their applicable trades. The contractor is responsible for all permits and associated fees; all work must comply with state-approved versions of the International Building Code, TDOT specifications, industry standards, and manufacturer recommendations. Work is warranted for not less than one year from final inspection.

The contract is a one-time purchase with no renewal options. Pricing must be firm, fixed, and F.O.B. destination, including all labor, materials, equipment, overhead, and indirect costs. The State is exempt from excise taxes, which shall not be included in bids. The awardee will be the lowest-cost responsive and responsible bidder. Prospective bidders must conduct site visits; no allowances are made for errors due to failure to visit the site. Written questions are due August 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent and 25 percent of the Maximum Liability amount are required prior to the effective date. Commercial General Liability of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 aggregate, Workers Compensation and Employers Liability of $1,000,000, and Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence are required, with the State listed as an additional insured. Bids must be submitted through the EDISON supplier portal. The contract administrator is Sydney Loomans, 615-253-7266 or Sydney.Loomans@tn.gov.