Inlet Structure & Doors at TWRAs Lillards MILL

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is soliciting a one-time purchase of a precast concrete inlet structure, a precast concrete vault, and a single stainless-steel access door for installation at Lillard’s Mill in Lewisburg, Tennessee. The solicitation, numbered 32801-13964, is posted on the State of Tennessee Supplier Portal and requires all bids to be submitted electronically via the PeopleSoft Strategic Sourcing system by August 18, 2026, at 6:00 PM CST, with questions due by August 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price purchase under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation model, meaning award will be made to the lowest-priced responsive bidder whose proposal fully meets all technical specifications, including compliance with ASTM C478 for the precast components and BILCO Type J-3ALH20 standards for the access door. Delivery is required F.O.B. destination to the specified site at 1006 Milltown Rd, Lewisburg, TN 37091, within 60 days of purchase order issuance, with acceptance finalized 30 days after delivery if no defects are reported. All items must retain intact manufacturer labeling and serial numbers; used, altered, or unmarked equipment is unacceptable. The contract includes stringent compliance clauses addressing foreign adversary company restrictions, Iran divestment, boycott of Israel prohibitions, and mandatory HIPAA and PPACA adherence, with the contractor required to indemnify the state for violations. State ownership of all delivered goods is absolute, and the agency reserves the right to assume contract performance at any time with no liability for consequential damages. Contractors must not imply state endorsement in marketing and cannot restrict former employees from working with the state post-contract. Proposals must include signed certifications for debarment status, fraud, and compliance, with failure to comply leading to disqualification. Payment procedures require invoices submitted within 30 days of delivery with W-9 and ACH authorization, though no formal electronic invoicing system is mandated. The contracting officer is Nickki Davis, reachable via email or phone, and all bidders must maintain up-to-date profiles in the Supplier Portal, which does not support Google Chrome. No contract value is disclosed in the solicitation, and no packaging, marking, or barcoding standards beyond manufacturer labeling are specified.