Description
The State of Tennessee is seeking bids for a five‑year contract to provide non‑routine (non‑maintenance) services supporting its statewide radio‑antenna and telecommunications tower infrastructure. The work encompasses inspection, repair, modification, new‑tower construction, de‑commissioning, and related engineering and geotechnical services. Bidders must be licensed Tennessee general contractors and possess a professional‑engineer license, with all engineering performed in‑house. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and will be administered through the Edison Supplier Portal.
• Perform TIA‑based inspections, re‑tensioning, and repair of both self‑supporting and guyed towers across Tennessee.
• Deliver structural analysis, design drawings, NEPA/FCC filings, and 30‑day electrical/thermal load studies for new tower builds and colocation projects.
• Conduct geotechnical investigations, foundation mapping, material testing, and de‑commissioning of obsolete tower structures.
• Provide hourly labor rates, material supply (with ≤ 5 % markup), and a one‑year warranty on parts and labor for new installations.
• Maintain extensive documentation (site‑visit logs, photos, transmission‑line sweep data) and adhere to strict safety and insurance requirements.