Description
This five‑year, state‑wide contract calls for a qualified contractor to provide non‑routine repair, inspection, design, and construction services for the Tennessee Advance Communications Network’s radio antenna and tower infrastructure. The work includes tower site visits, geotechnical investigations, structural analysis, modification design, foundation mapping, re‑tensioning of guyed towers, NEPA/FAA filings, and ongoing maintenance‑inspection programs. All work must be performed by the prime contractor’s own staff (no subcontracting) and must meet TIA‑222, NEPA, FAA, and FCC standards. Vendors must hold a Tennessee BC‑B contractor license with a $3 M limit and the S‑Comm Towers and S‑Telecommunications endorsements, plus a PE license for engineering tasks. Pricing is firm‑price, based on hourly labor rates, actual material costs with a maximum 5 % markup, and capped travel‑time billing (max 5 hours one‑way).
• 35 line‑item services, each quoted for 137 units (no unit prices provided).
• Required certifications: Tennessee contractor license, PE license, tower‑climber certification, Iran Divestment Act, sales‑use‑tax registration, and various debarment/immigration attestations.
• Mandatory documentation: license copies, insurance certificates (minimum $1 M CGL, $1 M workers’ comp, etc.), past‑performance references, safety plan, warranty (≥ 1 year), and detailed invoices submitted within 30 days of service.