Montgomery Bell SP Road Improvement

The Tennessee Department of General Services is soliciting bids for the Montgomery Bell State Park Road Improvement project under solicitation number 32701-13971, with a response deadline of September 2, 2026. The work encompasses comprehensive roadway and site enhancements including asphalt milling and overlay using BM-64 and E-64 mixes, installation of 370 square feet of riprap-lined drainage with geotextile fabric, rehabilitation of headwalls using salvaged stone, replacement of a 24-inch HDPE culvert liner, construction of 75 linear feet of concrete curb, and installation of new stop bars and signage. All work must comply with TDOT asphalt specifications, Tennessee State Parks Design Guidelines, and best commercial practices for materials and workmanship, with final inspection and acceptance occurring at the project site under F.O.B. destination terms. The contract requires full compliance with Tennessee state laws, including contractor licensing under BC-B or BC-B(sm) classifications, tax registration with the Department of Revenue, and adherence to energy efficiency standards requiring Energy Star certification for all supplied goods. The solicitation follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award process, where technical acceptability is a mandatory threshold and cost is the sole determinant among qualified bidders. Contractors must submit a payment bond equal to 25% of the maximum liability, provide proof of insurance and bonding, and certify compliance with numerous state-specific mandates including the Iran Divestment Act, prohibition of boycotting Israel, and attestation that they are not a foreign adversary company as defined by 2023 state legislation. Additional requirements include maintaining publicly accessible Safety Data Sheets for chemicals, leaving the worksite in a broom-clean condition, prohibiting any implication of state endorsement in marketing, and protecting confidential state information indefinitely. The contract includes mandatory clauses covering audit rights, termination for convenience, indemnification, data privacy, and anti-discrimination provisions, though it does not reference federal FAR clause numbering. Invoices must include contractor letterhead, W-9 form, ACH authorization, and exclude contractor taxes, with no electronic invoicing systems like WAWF specified. The Contract Administrator, Sydney Loomans, serves as the primary point of contact for performance oversight, and all proposals must be submitted via the Tennessee Supplier Portal or by mail to the Nashville state office by the specified deadline.