Obersvation Deck Renovations at PCSP

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is seeking bids for a comprehensive observation deck renovation project at Panther Creek State Park located in Hamblen County. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) #32701-13773 requires a licensed contractor to complete a full-scale renovation of the existing observation deck to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) access standards. Specific project scope includes demolition of existing deck components, landscaping, metal railings, steps, signs, and concrete/composite walkways, followed by new construction involving concrete curbing, footers, pressure-treated deck beams, support posts, upper and lower deck framing, composite decking, aluminum railing systems, and an upper deck bench seat. Bidders must possess an active Tennessee Building Contractor license (BC-B, BC-Bsm, or BC-C) and attend an optional pre-bid site visit scheduled for November 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET at the park's visitor center. The bid submission deadline is December 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with contract work to be completed within 60 days of contract receipt, conducted during normal business hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The procurement opportunity does not specify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. All subcontractors must be registered in the State of Tennessee Edison purchasing system and provide proof of applicable licensing, insurance, and workers' compensation. The maximum contract liability is expected to exceed $50,000, with all prices to remain firm and irrevocable for 90 days. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including workers' compensation ($1,000,000), commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), and automobile liability ($1,000,000). The successful bidder will be required to provide a payment bond equal to 25% of the maximum liability and must be registered through the State of Tennessee Supplier Portal (Edison system) prior to contract issuance. Additional compliance requirements include Department of Revenue registration, prohibition on use of illegal immigrants, and adherence to nondiscrimination provisions and applicable state and federal laws. Workmanship will be warranted for one year from the final inspection date, with materials warranted according to manufacturer specifications.