Long Hunter S.P. Visitor Center Renovation

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is seeking bids for the renovation of the Long Hunter State Park Visitor Center, identified by solicitation number 32701-13959, with a response deadline of August 10, 2026. The project involves comprehensive exterior upgrades including demolition of existing damaged elements, installation of ZIP System sheathing, James Hardie fiber cement siding, Energy Star-rated Pella windows, an ADA-compliant entrance with automatic operator, a 70 square foot 3,000 PSI concrete pad with broom finish, six-inch seamless gutters with leaf guards, rerouting of HVAC line sets using copper tubing, and application of two coats of Sherwin-Williams paint over 3,500 square feet. All work must adhere to applicable building codes including IMC, IPC, ADA Standards, and EPA Section 608, while following manufacturer specifications and industry best practices, with full-time contractor supervision required to avoid disruption to park operations. The contract is structured as a one-time purchase under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation model, where technical compliance is a threshold requirement and the lowest responsive bid will be awarded. Bids must be submitted through the State of Tennessee Supplier Portal, with electronic submissions required via the Edison system, and mail submissions accepted at the specified Nashville address. All responses must include detailed pricing for a single line item covering the entire scope, and contractors must comply with special requirements including a payment bond equal to 25% of the maximum liability, prohibition of tobacco use on-site, strict confidentiality of state information, immigration compliance with semi-annual attestations, and certification that they are not engaged in a boycott of Israel or have investment ties to Iran. State ownership of all materials and equipment is absolute, and contractors are obligated to leave the site in a broom-clean condition upon completion. Contractors must also avoid implying state endorsement in marketing and may only perform additional work if formally authorized through a signed Memorandum of Understanding. The project location is 2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage, TN, with F.O.B. destination terms mandating that all pricing includes delivery and on-site installation. The primary point of contact for procurement inquiries is Cyndi O’Brien, and administrative and payment coordination is handled by Becky Johns. All vendors are responsible for maintaining up-to-date profiles in the Supplier Portal, ensuring passwords are renewed every 90 days, and submitting bids well before the deadline to avoid system timeouts or