Tennessee Department of General Services #34901-13925

Statewide Tower Repair, Construction, and Engineering Services for Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN)

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, through the Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN), is seeking bids for a comprehensive, five-year statewide tower repair and construction contract. - Government Buyer: - Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security - Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN) - Central Procurement Office - Scope of Work: - Statewide repair, construction, and modification of communication towers supporting TACN - Services include new tower builds, geotechnical investigations, collocation services, tower modifications, TIA inspections, mapping, decommissioning, and engineering support - Towers range from 25 to 1,000 feet, including self-supporting and guyed types - Products/Services Requested (selected line items and quantities): - New tower site visits (10) - Geotechnical/resistivity tests (10) - Structural analysis for collocation (20) - Appurtenance and tower mapping (20 each) - TIA inspections for various tower types and heights (multiple line items, 5–30 each) - Hourly rates for mapping/inspection (800), crew members (800), and crew leads (200) - Decommissioning of existing towers (8) - Foundation mapping, construction inspections, and materials testing - Emergency response and certified climber requirements - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide certified climbers and engineering services - Provision of parts with a maximum 5% markup - Detailed documentation, safety, and licensing compliance - Statewide coverage across multiple Tennessee districts - Emergency contact and rapid response capability - No specific OEMs or tower manufacturers are named; the solicitation is open to qualified tower service providers. - Estimated contract value is likely in the multi-million dollar range due to the scope and duration.

Description

This solicitation is for the TACN Statewide Tower Repair project. It involves repair work on towers across the state of Tennessee. The solicitation includes terms and conditions, specifications, and a survey document to guide prospective bidders. The response due date for this solicitation is June 19, 2026.

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