TWRA Woody Vegetation Mulching - UPDATED

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is seeking a contractor to perform woody vegetation mulching services at the Thorny Cypress and Tumbleweed Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in Dickson County. The project encompasses approximately 307 acres, with 131 acres at Thorny Cypress WMA and 176 acres at Tumbleweed WMA, requiring the cutting and mulching of early successional habitat trees such as Cottonwood, Sweet Gum, Willow, and Hackberry with diameters up to 12 inches. The contractor must use skid steer machines with drum mulching heads, have a minimum of 2 years experience in large-scale mulching projects, and operate equipment with at least 74 horsepower and a high-flow hydraulic system. All mulching activities must be completed by June 28, 2025, with key procurement dates including a bid response deadline of April 27, 2025, and optional site visits to be completed by April 7, 2025. Bidders are required to submit responses through the Edison Supplier Portal and provide documentation of three comparable contracts completed within the past two years, along with references from governmental agencies or non-governmental organizations.

The procurement emphasizes diversity business participation, with opportunities for minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, disabled-owned, and small business enterprises. Contractors must be registered with the State of Tennessee and comply with various state regulations, including providing a certificate of insurance with specific coverage requirements: workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability insurance with minimum coverage amounts. Bidders must complete mandatory documentation including sales and use tax registration, a diversity business participation form, and certifications affirming compliance with the Iran Divestment Act. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the contract will be awarded on a lowest-cost basis to a single contractor who meets all requirements and criteria. Contractors must also verify they have been in business for at least one year, possess suitable equipment, and have trained staff capable of performing the requested services.