Ranger Residents Interior Renovation at FCFSP - UPDATED

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, specifically the State Parks Division's Facilities Management, is soliciting bids for a comprehensive interior renovation of the Ranger Residence at Fall Creek Falls State Park located in Pikeville, Bradley County. The project requires a single contractor to provide all materials, labor, and equipment to complete an extensive interior renovation, including complete demolition and replacement of paneling, doors, ceilings, plumbing, electrical systems, and flooring. Specific renovation requirements include installing PEX supply lines, PVC drain lines, a 200-amp electrical panel, R-19 wall and R-32 attic insulation, new drywall with level 4 finish, kitchen cabinets with an island, appliances, two full bathrooms with a custom master shower, and HVAC modifications. Contractors must possess an active BC-B or higher Tennessee Building Contractor license, and all work must comply with 2021 IBC Building Codes. The bid event opens November 7, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST and closes December 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with a pre-construction conference scheduled for November 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM CT at the Fall Creek Falls State Park Office. Bids will be submitted electronically through the State's PeopleSoft Strategic Sourcing portal.

The procurement opportunity appears to be open to all qualified contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses. Contractors must be registered with the State of Tennessee Supplier Portal and provide a payment bond equal to 25% of the maximum contract liability. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, and automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract is structured as a one-time purchase with a maximum liability expected to exceed $100,000.00. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-cost responsive and responsible respondent meeting all requirements. Contractors must submit documentation including company contractor's license information, proof of sales and use tax registration, and certification of compliance with the Iran Divestment Act. The project requires on-site work to be completed between contract signing and April 2, 2026, with the contractor maintaining a one-year warranty on workmanship from the final inspection date.