Water Control Structure Replacement; TWRA - UPDATED

The Tennessee Department of General Services, Central Procurement Office, is soliciting bids on behalf of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency for replacement of water control structures at White Lake Refuge in Dyer County under ITB 32801-13977, with bids due August 31, 2026 at 1:37 p.m. CDT and a mandatory site visit on August 19, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at GPS coordinates 36.1142, -89.5707.

The scope encompasses mobilization, site preparation, excavation, earthfill and embankment installation, water control structure removal and replacement, aggregate base installation, and pollution control as a single comprehensive contract. Bidders must submit firm, fixed-price unit pricing for the entire project scope. All work must comply with detailed technical specifications for concrete, structural components, and installation procedures established in the specifications document, and comply with applicable Tennessee construction standards and state regulations for water control infrastructure. Respondents must hold Tennessee contractor licensing, register with the Tennessee Department of Revenue for sales and use tax collection, and maintain workers' compensation and general liability insurance with minimum limits of one million dollars.

The contract is a one-time purchase with single award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a firm, fixed-price basis. Pricing shall be F.O.B. destination, inclusive of all labor, materials, overhead, and applicable taxes. The State of Tennessee is exempt from local, state, and federal excise taxes. Completed work must be delivered by September 5, 2026. The contract is subject to appropriation and availability of state or federal funds, and the State retains the right to terminate for convenience with thirty days' notice.

All bidders must certify Tennessee Department of Revenue tax registration or applicable exemption status, sign statements certifying compliance with insurance requirements, attest to non-debarment and non-involvement in fraud or criminal activity within the past three years, confirm compliance with state procurement rules and non-collusion status, confirm they are not on the Iran Divestment Act list, and attest they are not a foreign adversary company under Public Chapter 768 (2026). A Certificate of Insurance is required prior to contract execution. Written questions and comments are due by 2:00 p.m. on August 21, 2026. Contract administrator William Harmon III is reachable at 615-741-3285 or will.harmon@tn.gov.