Tennessee Department of General Services #32701-14032

Lake Lajoie Dam stem replacement, riser-gate repairs, and limited dredging

Tennessee is seeking a turnkey contractor to repair Lake Lajoie Dam’s riser gate and replace its stem assembly at Chickasaw State Park. - Government buyer: Tennessee Department of General Services, Central Procurement Office, procuring for the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation; the work is associated with Tennessee State Parks and Facilities Management at Chickasaw State Park. - Scope: One-lot project to remove and dispose of the existing stem and components; dredge approximately 10 cubic yards of silt as needed to expose the riser gate, with material contained on-site; repair the riser gate and spillway controls; and install and test a new stem assembly. The contractor must demonstrate safe operation and train park staff. - Specified OEM and components: TRIVACO bevel gear dual-operation assembly, model VO1SDT (also shown as VO-1SDT), with 8.23:1 primary and 20.86:1 secondary ratios. Other specified components are custom-fabricated stem guides, 316 stainless-steel stems, and a bronze hex coupler nut; the hex jam nut and block nut are specified as 932 Bronze. Pre-approved equivalents may be considered. - Other notable requirements: Contractor is responsible for turnkey completion, cleanup, proper debris disposal, applicable permits and codes, Tennessee contractor licensing, and compliance with Build America, Buy America provisions. Substitutions require approval; a performance and payment bond may be required. A minimum one-year workmanship warranty is specified. - Schedule: Work is to begin after purchase-order receipt. The source materials give inconsistent completion deadlines, so the controlling completion requirement should be confirmed with the buyer. No option periods or annual subscription are identified.

Description

The solicitation seeks a contract to furnish materials, equipment, supplies, and labor for dredging and stem repairs at Chickasaw Lake Lajoie Dam in Chickasaw State Park. Work includes removing the existing stem, dredging approximately 10 cubic yards of silt as needed to expose the riser gate, repairing the riser gate and controls, and installing a new stainless steel stem and associated components. The contractor must demonstrate safe operation and train park staff, and complete the work subject to the specifications and applicable licensing requirements. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 15, 2026; responses are due October 22, 2026.

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