Stone House Rangers Renovation NBFSP- UPDATED

The State of Tennessee's Department of Environment and Conservation is seeking a comprehensive renovation project for the Stone House Rangers Residence at Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park in Carter County. This Invitation to Bid (ITB) #32701-13763 solicits proposals for a full-scale renovation encompassing multiple construction and repair elements, including roof replacement with composite shake shingles, window and door replacements, deck construction and repair, interior and exterior painting, flooring installation, basement renovation, and electrical and plumbing system upgrades. The project requires on-site work to be completed between December 1, 2025, and June 1, 2026, with strict adherence to state-approved building codes and manufacturer recommendations. Contractors must possess active Tennessee Building Contractor licenses and submit sealed bids through the Edison Supplier Portal by November 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. A pre-response conference is scheduled for November 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM CT at the park's office, with site visits strongly encouraged to take precise measurements and examine the premises. Evaluation will focus on the lowest-cost response that meets all specified requirements, with material brands pre-specified including Cedur shingles, Pella windows, Jeld-Wen doors, Pergo flooring, and Sherwin-Williams or PPG paint.

The procurement opportunity is open to licensed Tennessee contractors who are registered in the State of Tennessee Supplier Portal and Department of Revenue. Subcontractors must be pre-approved and identified on a Declaration of Intended Use of Subcontractor(s) form, with licensing requirements for trades involving work exceeding $25,000. Successful bidders must provide a payment bond equal to 25% of the maximum contract liability and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 general liability per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate, and $1,000,000 workers' compensation. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, contractors must comply with non-discrimination requirements and verify they are not debarred from federal or state contracts. The contract represents a one-time purchase with an estimated maximum liability exceeding $100,000, with pricing to be firm and all-inclusive. Invoicing must occur within 10 days of project completion and acceptance, and all contractors must adhere to state regulations including the Iran Divestment Act and prohibitions on employing illegal immigrants.