TWRA Flintville Hatchery Pipe Repair-UPDATED

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is soliciting competitive bids for a one-time purchase of pipe repair and installation services at the Flintville Hatchery located in Lawrence County, Tennessee. The project scope encompasses the installation of 1,500 feet of 12-inch SDR 35 pipe (supplied by TWRA) including excavation of a 24-inch-wide by 30-inch-deep trench, proper grading for water flow, pipe installation with 57-grade stone encasement, pressure testing, road crossing repairs with concrete pavement, construction of an 80-foot exposed suspended pipe section over a creek, and grass restoration work. All work must be completed by July 31, 2026, with construction activities limited to June and July 2026 to minimize disruption to trout production. Bidders must provide unit pricing on an F.O.B. destination basis, with all costs including labor, materials, overhead, and applicable taxes borne by the contractor. Required qualifications include valid contractor's license, Department of Revenue registration for sales and use tax, proof of non-debarment status, Iran Divestment Act certification, workers' compensation and general liability insurance, and shop drawing approval from TWRA's Engineering Division prior to construction. The solicitation opened April 17, 2026, with written questions and comments due by April 29, 2026, a mandatory site visit scheduled for April 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time, and a bid submission deadline of May 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CDT through the State of Tennessee's EDISON Supplier Portal. Contract award will be made to the lowest-cost responsive and responsible bidder, and payment will not be issued until all work is completed and approved by TWRA's Engineering Division, with a minimum one-year standard manufacturer's warranty required.

No set-aside designations or restrictions limiting eligible respondents to specific organization types or disadvantaged enterprise categories are identified in the available solicitation documents. No incumbent contractors or existing vendors are referenced as current service providers for this project. The procurement documents do not specify an estimated award value or budget range for the contract. Bidders should note that TWRA is responsible for obtaining all required permits (already secured) and marking utility locations, and the contract is subject to appropriation and availability of state funds, with the State reserving the right to terminate for convenience with thirty days' notice or for cause if material contractual breaches occur. Prospective respondents should direct procurement questions to Parker Birt at the Wildlife Resources Agency at 615-291-5948 or Parker.Birt@tn.gov, and technical assistance with the EDISON portal is available through the Edison Help Desk at 866-376-0104 or 615-741-4357.