Water Control Structure Replacement; TWRA

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, in partnership with Ducks Unlimited, is seeking bids for a one-time procurement to replace the water control structure at White Lake Refuge in Dyer County, Tennessee. This project involves the removal and replacement of a concrete weir to manage water within the refuge and includes comprehensive tasks such as mobilization, site preparation, excavation, earthfill, embankment construction, and pollution control. The contract will be awarded as a single award to the lowest-cost respondent who meets all specified requirements and demonstrates the ability to perform the work. Technical standards are stringent, requiring grading tolerances of 0.1 feet, material compaction to at least 95% of Standard Proctor Maximum Dry Density, and strict adherence to OSHA excavation and lifting standards. Contractors must comply with several federal and state mandates, including the Buy America provision, which requires all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials to be produced in the United States. Additionally, the contractor must adhere to the Clean Air Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, while making maximum use of EPA-designated recovered materials. Insurance requirements include maintaining commercial general liability coverage with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. Bids must be submitted through the Edison Supplier Portal by the August 31, 2026, deadline. Respondents are required to provide a signed statement certifying agreement to all insurance terms and must certify compliance regarding the Iran Divestment Act and foreign adversary status. All work is subject to inspection by the agency, and payment is contingent upon the availability of state or federal funds.