THC Tipton Haynes Window Restoration

The Tennessee Historical Commission is procuring window and door restoration services for the Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site located in Johnson City, Tennessee, through a one-time Invitation to Bid (ITB) with Event #32701-13892. The project encompasses comprehensive restoration work at two historic structures: the Historic Law Office, requiring restoration of two twelve-over-twelve windows, one seven-pane door transom, two five-pane door sidelights, and one entry/exit door; and the Historic Tipton-Haynes Home, requiring restoration of nineteen six-over-six windows across multiple elevations and three entry/exit doors. All work must comply with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation (Standard 6), prioritizing repair over replacement using natural-based materials and period-appropriate techniques, including citrus or soy-based paint strippers and linseed oil finishes for unpainted interior surfaces. Bidders must hold an active Tennessee Building Contractor license (BC-Bsm, BC-B, or BC-C classification) and demonstrate a minimum of three years' experience in window restoration with references from prior historic restoration projects. All work must be performed by licensed and insured professionals, and the contractor must provide site protection through plastic tarping, plywood placement in openings, and complete debris removal. The ITB opened on April 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM CDT and closes on May 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM CDT; written questions must be submitted by April 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST. On-site inspection and exact measurements are required prior to submission with no allowances for measurement errors, and site visits can be scheduled for April 28th or 29th between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM EST by contacting Sydney Loomans at 615-253-7266. Award will be made to the single lowest-cost bid meeting all specified requirements.

There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned for disadvantaged enterprises in the procurement documents. All respondents must comply with Tennessee state licensing requirements, including Department of Revenue sales and use tax registration, Iran Divestment Act certification, and state contractor licensing for bids exceeding $25,000. Successful bidders must register with the Tennessee Supplier Portal at https://www.edison.tn.gov prior to contract issuance and submit bids through the state's EDISON online portal. All subcontractors require prior written approval from the Central Procurement Office before assignment or subcontracting. The maximum liability for this project is expected to exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), with a payment bond equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the Maximum Liability required, along with proof of commercial general liability insurance with limits not less than one million dollars per occurrence and two million dollars aggregate. Pricing must be firm and include all delivery costs on an F.O.B. destination basis, with no separate compensation for taxes, travel, meals, or lodging. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are referenced in the procurement documents.