The City of Johnson City is contracting for a comprehensive renovation of the Freedom Hall Natatorium pool, encompassing complete pool‑plumbing replacement, filtration‑room upgrades, concrete demolition and replacement, full resurfacing and tile work, and associated safety and start‑up procedures. The work must meet all applicable local, state, and federal codes, include a detailed confined‑space safety plan, and be performed by a licensed Tennessee contractor with the required bonds and insurance. The award was made to Langley and Taylor, LLC, the lowest responsive bidder, for a lump‑sum price (base bid plus 10 % contingency) of approximately $470,800.
• Scope: removal/installation of 10 skimmers, main drains, 30 return inlets; filter‑room valve and pipe upgrades; pool plaster, tile, coping, and deck resurfacing; concrete work; confined‑space safety compliance; start‑up & commissioning.
• Requirements: Tennessee contractor’s license, 5 % bid bond, 100 % performance/payment bonds, comprehensive insurance, drug‑free workplace affidavit, and OSHA‑compliant confined‑space safety plan.
• Financials: Base bid $428,000 + 10 % contingency $42,800 = $470,800 (awarded); optional pump & filter upgrade $48,450 available.