The City of Johnson City is procuring structural repairs for the Freedom Hall Natatorium, a public aquatic facility located at the Freedom Hall Civic Center. The work includes concrete repair, installation of new steel support members, a permanent safety‑harness/fall‑protection system, coating applications, and associated demolition, shoring, and cleanup. Bids were submitted in a lump‑sum format with a mandatory $25,000 structural contingency, and the contract was awarded to BurWill Construction Company, Inc. The solicitation required a mandatory site‑visit on June 5, 2026, a bid deadline of June 19, 2026, and a public bid opening on April 19, 2026. The award is a firm‑fixed‑price, single‑award contract issued under full and open competition.
• Scope: Concrete remediation, steel support fabrication/erection, safety‑harness system design and installation, coating and corrosion protection, temporary protections, and final cleanup.
• Procurement: Lump‑sum bid with $25,000 contingency, 5 % bid bond, performance/payment bond (25 %–100 % per Purchasing direction), and extensive insurance requirements.
• Timeline: Mandatory site‑visit June 5, 2026; bid submission June 19, 2026; award date not disclosed; contract execution “ASAP” with a one‑year workmanship warranty.