Vault Expansion - Henderson - Military

The Tennessee Department of Military is issuing an Invitation to Bid for a one-time vault expansion project at the Henderson Armory located at 759 East Main Street, Henderson, TN 38340. This procurement seeks a single qualified contractor to complete a comprehensive vault expansion and upgrade project designed to bring existing military arms storage infrastructure into compliance with federal military storage security standards for Category II through Category IV weapons. The scope of work encompasses eight primary deliverables: installation of new reinforced 8-inch concrete masonry unit (CMU) walls with expanded metal reinforcement; creation of a 48-inch by 84-inch opening in the existing vault wall with hollow metal casing; installation of pierced steel planking over the expansion area floor; installation of a new dehumidifier sized for approximately 6,800 cubic feet; installation of new LED lighting fixtures; provision of electrical conduit by a subcontractor for electronic security systems; installation of new sensors and alarms by the owner's electronic security systems vendor; and completion and invoicing of all work no later than June 30, 2026. All reinforcing materials must meet specific military storage standards as outlined in AR 190-11, Appendix G, and acceptable reinforcement options include steel bars, steel landing mat, expanded metal, steel plate, steel mesh, and sheet metal, each with detailed gauge, spacing, and weight specifications. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 10, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CDT with point of contact SFC Scotty Edwards (731-607-7754); written questions and comments must be submitted to Solicitation Coordinator Sharon Pope (615-741-9588 or sharon.pope@tn.gov) no later than April 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CDT. The proposal submission deadline is April 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CDT through the EDISON procurement system, and award will be made to the single responsive and responsible respondent whose proposal meets all requirements and specifications at the lowest cost.

There are no identified set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that may respond to this procurement. All respondents must be registered with the Tennessee Department of Revenue and the State Supplier Portal prior to contract award; for contracts exceeding $25,000, a valid Tennessee State Contractor License with specified classification and expiration date is required, and documentation of sales and use tax registration with the Tennessee Department of Revenue or proof of exemption must be provided. All bidders must affirm compliance with the Iran Divestment Act, certify non-debarment status, and disclose any planned subcontractors, in addition to providing a standard warranty period. Required insurance coverage includes workers' compensation insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000, commercial general liability insurance with combined single limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and automobile liability insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000. The project budget is not to exceed $150,000, with pricing to be submitted on an F.O.B. destination basis including all delivery costs and excluding Tennessee state and local taxes. The contractor is responsible for on-site inspection, exact measurements, cleanup to "broom clean" condition, and compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, including wage and hour laws and nondiscrimination requirements.