Tennessee Department of General Services #32701-13907

Historic Dry Stack Stone Wall Repair & Restoration at Cragfont State Historic Site, TN

This opportunity seeks professional masonry services for the repair and restoration of the historic dry stack stone wall at Cragfont State Historic Site in Castalian Springs, Tennessee. - Government Buyer: - Tennessee Department of General Services, Central Procurement Office - Tennessee Historical Commission (Environment & Conservation) - Project Scope: - Repair and restoration of approximately 2,200 square feet (600 feet in length) of dry stack stone wall - Wall to be restored to an average height of 3.5 feet, including copestones - Work includes evaluation, careful disassembly in 50-foot sections, removal of modern repair materials, reuse of salvageable stones, and sourcing of additional stone as needed - Quality checks with site director and program coordinator required - Requirements: - All work must comply with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings (masonry) - Contractors must be licensed and insured professionals with one of the following: - Licensed Masonry Contractor (LMC classification) or S-Dry Stone Wall license - General Contractor with BC, BC-B, or BC-B(sm) classifications (must subcontract masonry if over $100,000) - Level three craft certification with the Dry Stone Walling Association or Master Craftsman (level 3) with the Dry Stone Conservancy - Compliance with safety and cleanup standards - Site visits are strongly encouraged prior to bid submission - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the focus is on specialized historic masonry services - Single line item for dry stack stone wall repair and restoration - Notable Details: - One-time purchase contract, single award to the lowest cost responsive bidder - Estimated contract value exceeds $125,000 - Warranty and inspection provisions apply - Place of Performance: - Cragfont State Historic Site, 200 Cragfont Rd, Castalian Springs, TN 37031

Description

This solicitation is for the repair and restoration of the Cragfont Dry Stack Stone Wall located at Cragfont State Historic Site in Castalian Springs, Tennessee. The project involves evaluating the existing stone wall, careful disassembly in sections, removal of modern repair materials, and reconstruction using salvageable stones and additional sourced stone as needed. The work must comply with historic preservation standards and requires licensed masonry contractors with specific certifications. Bidders are encouraged to conduct a site visit prior to submission, and bids are due by May 27, 2026.

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