Development Resource Center Interior Improvements

The Development Resource Center Interior Improvements project for the City of Chattanooga involves comprehensive interior renovations across multiple floors of the building, including the first, second, and third floors. The scope encompasses interior carpentry work such as constructing new walls with windows, installing new doorways, repairing existing door frames, and modifying door swings. Additionally, the project includes extensive electrical work, such as adding lighting, emergency exit signs, and upgrading electrical systems, as well as plumbing and sprinkler system installations, notably adding a sprinkler head. A significant component involves upgrading accessibility features by installing an ADA button-activated system on three sets of doors. The work also involves coordinating with various city departments and vendors, ensuring proper permit acquisition, and adhering to security and damage repair protocols during construction. The procurement process is managed through multiple invitation for bids and addenda, with bid openings scheduled for November 6, 2025, following initial deadlines in October 2025. The project size is estimated between $500,000 and $1,000,000, and it is designated under NAICS code 238220, indicating specialized electrical and carpentry services. The documentation emphasizes detailed coordination, safety, and compliance requirements, with several addenda providing clarifications on project scope, bid procedures, and technical revisions. The primary point of contact for the project is Debbie J. Talley, and the project is overseen by the City Engineer, William C. Payne, P.E., ensuring adherence to city standards and specifications throughout the renovation process.