Montgomery Bell State Park Replace 44 Roofs

The Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation is seeking bids for a comprehensive roof replacement project at Montgomery Bell State Park in Dekalb County. The procurement involves replacing roofs on 44 group camp structures, including a check-in station, cabins, bathhouses, and a pavilion, with specific requirements for material and installation. Contractors must remove existing roofing materials, inspect and potentially replace roof decking, and install new architectural shingles from approved brands like Heritage and Owens Corning in Rustic Hickory color with a 30-year warranty and 100 mph wind resistance. Bidders must possess an active Tennessee Building Contractor license (BC-B (sm), BC-B, BC-C, or BC-21) and submit a Declaration of Intended Use of Subcontractor(s). The bid event is open from August 15, 2025, to September 2, 2025, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for August 25, 2025, at 10 a.m. in the Visitor Center. The project timeline requires on-site work to begin November 1, 2025, and be completed no later than April 1, 2026, during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

The state encourages diversity in bidding, specifically promoting participation from minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, disabled-owned, and small business enterprises. Contractors must comply with various state regulations, including registering with the Department of Revenue for sales and use tax and providing comprehensive insurance coverage. Bids over $100,000 must include a payment bond for 25% of the contract price. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-cost respondent meeting all requirements, with a one-time purchase and twelve-month contract term. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project is noted to exceed $100,000. Contractors will be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, performing site cleanup, and ensuring minimal interference with park operations. Additionally, the successful bidder must provide a one-year workmanship warranty and comply with all applicable building codes and state procurement regulations.