Scenic Loop Storm Damaged Tree Cleanup FCFSP

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for a storm-damaged tree cleanup project at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Spencer, Tennessee. The procurement involves removing storm debris across 195 acres impacted by an August 2023 tornado, with work divided into three distinct zones: Zone 1 (73 acres), Zone 2 (96 acres), and Zone 3 (26 acres). Primary objectives include enhancing safety, reducing wildfire risks, cutting down standing or leaning damaged trees, processing tree materials through mastication or removal, and ensuring minimal environmental disruption. Contractors must possess specific Tennessee Building Contractor licenses and comply with detailed environmental protection requirements, including preserving certain tree species like shortleaf pine and shagbark hickory. The bid event runs from June 16, 2025, 8:00 AM CDT to July 9, 2025, 2:30 PM CDT, with a pre-bid site visit scheduled for June 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM Central, located at 2009 Village Camp Road in Spencer, TN. Bidders must submit a Declaration of Intended Use of Subcontractor(s) form and ensure all subcontractors are properly licensed.

The contract includes provisions for diversity business participation, with opportunities for minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and small businesses to contribute to the project. Potential vendors must be registered in the Tennessee Edison purchasing system and complete various compliance forms, including diversity participation documentation, tax registration verification, and contractor licensing information for bids over $25,000. Contractors are required to maintain specific insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance. The contract term is set for twelve months, effective June 30, 2025, with a potential extension option of up to 180 days beyond the initial expiration date. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the document suggests the contract value exceeds $100,000. Bidders must certify they are not debarred or suspended from federal or state transactions and have not been convicted of fraud or other specified offenses within the past three years. The contract will be awarded on a lowest-cost basis to the respondent meeting all requirements and criteria.