Bicentennial Mall SP WWII Globe Vault Replacement

State of Tennessee · Bid Brief

Deadline
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:59:59 GMT stated by source
Source text: 09/09/2026 · Central time
Location
Not stated by the source
Status
open derived
Solicitation number
32701-13972

Scope

From: Specifications

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WWII Globe Vault Replacement
Bicentennial Mall State Park
600 James Robertson Pkwy
Nashville, Tennessee 37243
This request for bids is for a Contract to furnish all material, equipment, supplies, and labor
necessary to repair the WWII Globe vault and Kugel.
General Conditions
1) On-Site work shall be performed between receipt of signed Contract or Purchase Order and
October 15, 2026, unless a written exception is granted by the Facilities Management
Regional Manager.
2) For this project, the Contractor and applicable subcontractors shall possess an active BC, BC-
B, BC-B(sm) or BC-C Tennessee Building Contractor license prior to submitting a bid. Failure
of the Contractor and applicable subcontractors to provide copies of their appropriate license
shall result in the disqualification of the bid. All licenses shall be verified via Tennessee
Commerce and Insurance database before project award.
3) The Contractor shall not assign this Contract or enter into a subcontract for this project
without prior written approval of Facilities Management. The Contractor’s bid shall include a
Declaration of Intended Use of Subcontractor(s) form that clearly states the intent to use a
subcontractor, along with their name and license number. Facilities Management reserves
the right to reject a bid in whole or a subcontractor, based upon failure to possess an
appropriate active TN builder’s license. After project award, any proposed substitution or
addition of a subcontractor shall require written Facilities Management acceptance and
approval before being allowed on-site or perform any work under this Contract. All
subcontractors are required to have an active TN Building Contractor license for the
applicable work to be performed before and throughout the project. Any proposed
subcontractor failing to meet these requirements is not allowed to perform work on any
portion of this project.
4) All work shall comply with State-approved versions of the IBC, standards, regulations, other
applicable codes, manufacturer’s recommendation, and best practices. The Contractor is
responsible for all permits and associated fees.
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5) We are requesting a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting to be held.
6) Only the Facilities Management Project Manager or Facilities Management Regional Manager
can approve any alterations, modifications, and substitutions of the specifications or
requirements of the project. No additional work shall be authorized unless pre-approved by
either the Project Manager or Regional Manager in writing. Park/Hospitality management and
staff are not authorized to make any changes, deletions, or additions to the project or accept
any portion of the work. This Contract shall be modified only by a written agreement signed
by all parties. Any work performed outside of the written scope with any written change
orders will be the responsibility of the Contractor or others and not Facilities Managemen
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All questions, directives, and acceptance shall come only from either the Facilities
Management Regional Manager and/or Project Manager.
7) The Contractor shall keep the jobsite clean and safe and leave in a neat and tidy manner.
8) All color selections shall be provided to the Contractor by the Facilities Management Project
Manager.
9) All material substitutions must be pre-approved prior to bid acceptance.
10) All materials shall be installed per manufacturers’ recommendation, industry best practice,
and applicable code.
11) All dimensions listed are approximate. The Contractor is solely responsible for verifying
actual dimensions prior to ordering any materials or bidding. No allowances shall be made
due to a bidder neglecting to visit the site and verifying dimensions and conditions.
12) All work performance under this Contract shall be under the full-time direction of the
Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for work and performance, and damages of
any subcontractors and/or independent contractors or laborers hired in connection with the
work under this Contract.
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General Scope of Work
Description of Demolition or Associated Work
All debris shall be removed from the Park property and disposed of in accordance with all
applicable regulations, unless specifically noted.
1) The contractor shall secure the work site five (5) yards in a perimeter around work zone.
Barricades, construction fence and caution tape shall be used to secure the area.
2) The Contractor shall remove the granite globe (for reuse), from the fountain base stone using
a crane and an appropriate ball sling to support the 20,000 lb. globe. The granite globe shall be
placed on a wooden crib support. Crib shall be custom built to allow 1/3 of the globe to rest in
the cradle. Cradle shall be lined with one (1) inch foam iso board for cushioning.
3) The Contractor shall clean the granite socket thoroughly and remove all microparticles
leaving no residue and a clean system.
4) The Contractor shall inspect internal socket fittings and replace as necessary to ensure
proper operation.
5) The Contractor shall flush existing piped lines to ensure they are clear of debris and scale.
6) The Contractor shall perform leak test on the existing piping system by caping line sets at
each end and installing a Schrader valve taped and threaded into pipe cap. The Contractor shall
use dry nitrogen to inflate line sets to eighty (80) psi and allow forty-eight (48) hours rest time to
insure no leaks. If the piping fails pressure test by more than five (5) pounds in forty-eight (48)
hours the Contractor shall identify and repair the leak and repeat the pressure test. If a leak
cannot be repaired, then piping shall be replaced.
a. If the piping is leak-free, portions of the existing pipe may be reused to minimize disruption
to the park. If leaks are found, the contractor shall install new piping between the granite
fountain and the new equipment location.
7) The Contractor shall excavate around the existing vault using caution not to damage
electrical and plumbing. The Contractor shall disconnect plumbing, capping to ensure line sets
are debris free. The Contractor shall disconnect the electrical circuit and secure it for reuse
protecting the integrity of electrical components.
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New Work
Globe Installation
1) The Contractor shall provide and install a concrete slab as the foundation for the mechanical
vault. The concrete slab shall measure seven (7) foot by ten (10) foot by six (6) inches thick and
shall be reenforced with ¼ inch welded wire. The Contractor shall secure the vault with 5/8
wedge anchor bolts to the slab.
2) The Contractor shall supply and install a new mechanical vault and components. The
Contractor shall use the excavated area to install the new vault to house mechanical and
electrical. This area shall be excavated to accommodate a larger vault if necessary. Excavation
shall exceed the size of the vault by three (3) feet on at least two (2) sides to allow plumbing and
electrical connections to the new vault. Caution shall be taken to connect any subterranean
drainage around the base of the vault. New vault shall have at least one (1) foot topsoil cover, if
necessary, a vault hatch extension may be necessary to extend hatch opening to one foot above
grade. Hatch door shall have a keyed lock handle for entry. Hatch door shall also have assist
cylinder to assist in opening, it shall also be equipped with a manual lock open device that must
be manually operated to close hatch door. There shall be a door switch to activate light and fan
upon door being opened.
3) The Contractor shall ensure penetrations are watertight where electrical and plumbing enters
the vault. Plumbing connections shall be made in the excavated area to extend plumbing into
the new vault and connecting to appliances in the vault. The vault shall be positioned so existing
electrical can be reconfigured into the vault as extending conduits underground shall not be
allowed.
4) The Contractor shall provide and install trench shoring where required to ensure safety and
compliance with local codes.
5) The Contractor shall fill excavated areas with six (6) inches of fill soil at a time. Each six (6)
shall be compacted with a vibratory compactor until the final six inches. The final six (6) inches
shall be filled and compacted using topsoil. On completion of backfill the Contractor shall lay
fescue sod on disturbed areas.
6) The Contractor shall install in the vault a disconnect means for a pump control. The
Contractor shall install new pump control box including motor starters equipped with electronic
motor overload protection. The contractor shall also install a four hundred fifty (450) gallon
collector tank, filter pump, fine particulate backwash filter, chlorinator, including piping
components to connect all, the collector tank shall also be equipped with an automatic fill valve.
The Contractor shall also install a sump pump in the vault to expel water from the vault.
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7) The Contractor shall install an exhaust fan operated from the door switch. Exhaust fan shall
be a minimum of 180 CFM. Exhaust fan shall discharge into six (6) inch schedule 40 PVC pipe and
shall terminate eighteen (18) inches above grade on the opposite end from hatch opening. Vent
fan piping shall have a rain cap and a flexible bollard to identify it as a trip hazard. (A
prefabricated pre-assembled mechanical pool vault including collection tank, pumps and
controls shall be considered a direct replacement and is pre-approved upon receiving
specification sheets.)
8) The Contractor shall test run new pumps and equipment before reinstalling the globe.
(Water must be flowing before globe installation.)
9) The Contractor shall repair or replace spacers in the return grate around globe water return.
If matching granite cannot be located, it shall be acceptable to use black granite to create
spacers to evenly space return grates.
Testing and Commissioning
10) The Contractor shall perform an operational run test on equipment while demonstrating
and explaining controls to the park maintenance supervisor.
11) Clean the site thoroughly and dispose of all construction debris and spoils as needed.
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Page 6 of 13Approved Brands and Specifics (or Pre-approved Equal)
Item Approved Brand or
Pre-Approved Equal
Specific Requirements
Vault Assembly Prefabricated, A.S.A
manufacturing inc. or
concrete
60-inch W x 90-inch L x 72-inch Deep, Fiberglass
Vault Shell
Lid/Hatch Junction Fabricated Custom aluminum extension to fasten to
fiberglass vault and extend up to attached lid.
Access Hatch Fabricated 72-inch x 48-inch aluminum access cover;
channel frame, 1.5-inch drain coupling, T-316
stainless-steel hardware, 300 psf load rating.
Sump Pump Little Giant, or equal 1/3 HP, No Switch Included, 29 gpm Flow Rate @
10 foot. of Head, 25-foot cord
Vault Light Lithonia Lighting, or
equal
LED Vapor Tight: 120 to 277 VAC, 15 W Max.
Fixture Watt, LED, Ceiling Mounting, 4000K
Vent Fan Dayton, or equal 5 to 8 - inch Wheel Dia, Direct Drive, 180 cfm, 1/3
hp, 115V AC, 1 Ph, Open, 115V AC, Round
Vent Caps Prefab Cast iron construction; 3-inch connection; green
paint color
Ladder OSCO Safety, or
equal
48-inch, Fiberglass-reinforced polymer (FRP)
fixed ladder, 10-inch increment sections
Interior Collector
Tank
Prefab built in, Hydro
Dramatics
44-inch x 44-inch x 72-inch Fiberglass Collector
Tank Shell (550 gal)
Filter Pump Pentair, or equal WhisperFlo 011643, 2HP; 208-230/460V, 7.5-
7.2/3.6 Amp
Cartridge Filter Pentair, or equal 150 cartridge filter; 150 square foot, 150 gpm,
NSF/ANSI 50 certified
Chemical Feeder Pentair, or equal Rainbow 320C, Automatic Chlorinator
Ozone & UV
System
Custom Molded
Products, or qual
AOP 50 Ozone & UV-C Advanced Sanitizer
System 50 GPM 240 VAC/60 HZ
Mixer Degas Vessel CMP Pool Products,
or equal
CMP MDV-10-04 DEL Ozone Mixing Degas Vessel
for DEL Ozone 25/50/100 Variable Speed
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Page 7 of 13Fine Manual
Backwash Filter
Professional
products, or equal
BWT DN65-DN80, brass housing, stainless steel
filter
Fountain Control
Panel
Automation Logix, or
equal
UL Listed, 120/208 VAC
Debris Basket For debris collection inside tank collector tank
Overflow Drain 3-inch diameter, cast iron, green finish.
Vent Caps Cast iron 3-inch connection, green finish.
Float Switch Madison tilt switch, 220V AC, 6.5 ft cord, 8A, 45° activation
angle.
Float Valve BOB brand 61 gpm flow at 65 psi, pipe mount, MNPT.
Float Rod Brass 12-inch long, 1/4-inch-20 thread, 1/4-inch
diameter.
Float Ball 6" plastic ball with internal connection, 1/4-inch -
20 thread.
Refill Manifold
Assembly
1-inch refill bypass valve, Air relief valve,
Pressure gauge, 1-inch pressure reducing valve,
Water hammer arrestor, Isolation valves
(inlet/return), 3/4-inch hose bibb, 1/2-inch
winterizing drain valve
Vault Access Hatch 72-inch x 48-inch aluminum cover with:
Cartridge Filter Pentair Clean & Clear CC150, 150 sq ft, 150 GPM, NSF/ANSI 50 certified.
Ozone + UV System AOP 50 Sanitizer 50 GPM, 240 VAC, 60 Hz.
Mixer Degas Vessel CMP MDV-10-04 for DEL Ozone 25/50/100.
Fine Manual
Backwash Filter
BWT MX 2-inch 200-micron stainless steel; protects sphere from
damage by preventing particle contamination
during maintenance.
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Additional Terms and Conditions
1) All aspects of this job shall be left in a finished condition: All finish work, interior and exterior
walls and trim, finish painting, caulking and final cleanup are included in this Contract.
2) The Contractor shall be responsible for determining where all utilities are on the job site and
care should be taken to protect the utilities from any damage caused by the
demolition/construction. This shall include any underground utilities around the job site area.
If damage occurs, it shall be repaired within a twenty-four (24) -hour period from the time
damage occurs.
3) The Contractor shall perform work on regular time and shall invoice work time and material
not to exceed the quoted price. Any variance in quote shall be addressed only with a
representative of the Facilities Management Regional Office before any additional work is
undertaken or materials ordered.
4) Work shall be scheduled to avoid any interference with normal operation of the Park as much
as possible. During the construction period, coordinate construction schedules and
operations with the Park Manager. Work shall be conducted during the normal business
hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., unless an alternate schedule is
approved by Facilities Management.
5) The successful Contractor shall schedule and attend a pre-construction conference where a
pre-construction form shall be signed by Facilities Management, Contractor and Park
Manager or Park representative before work can begin. The Contractor shall also schedule
and attend a final inspection where a final inspection form shall be signed by Facilities
Management, Contractor and Park Manager or Park representative before final invoice shall
be paid.
6) The Contractor shall protect areas adjacent to his work and shall be required to repair any
damage they may cause. The Contractor shall protect work of other trades. The Contractor
shall correct any painting related damage by cleaning, repairing, or replacing, and refinishing
as directed by Facilities Management. The Contractor shall leave residences and other
buildings in a habitable manner after hours by securing unfinished openings.
7) Workmanship shall be warrantied for not less than one (1) year from date of final inspection.
Materials shall be warrantied as per manufacturer’s warranty.
8) Unless otherwise indicated, all materials, equipment, and supplies shall be new and in good
condition, UL listed when applicable, and all work accomplished in a manner acceptable to
Facilities Management.
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9) Clean up of the project site shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall
assure that job site is clean of nails, debris, etc., at end of each day to ensure safety. The
Contractor shall clean up and haul away all scrap when work is completed to an approved
location off state property.
10) At all times, the Contractor shall have a copy of project specifications, permits, and
Certificate of Insurance on-site.
11) The Contractors and all subcontractors are not authorized to day laborers or temporary
labor on this project without the express written permission of Facilities Management.
12) Note: Before the Contract resulting from this Invitation to Bid is signed, the apparent
successful proposer shall be registered with the Department of Revenue for the collection of
Tennessee sales and use tax. The State shall not approve a Contract unless the proposer
provides proof of such registration. The foregoing is a mandatory requirement of an award of
a Contract pursuant to this solicitation.
13) Invoice shall be submitted for payment not before project completion and final project
acceptance but also no later than ten (10) days after project completion and acceptance. A
copy of the invoice shall be submitted to: Becky Johns, 2000 Jackson Hill Rd., Burns, TN 37029,
615-981-6285, [email protected] .
14) Facilities Management Regional Contacts for this project are:
Regional Manager: Mark Harris, 615-218-7697, [email protected]
Project Manager: Mark Harris, (931) 218-7697, [email protected]
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Declaration of Intended Use of Subcontractor(s)
(To be Completed by Prime Contractor and submitted with bid)
Project Name: Bicentennial Mall SP WWII Globe Vault Replacement
License Requirement of Project: BC, BC-B (sm), BC-B, or BC-C
Prime Contractor Name:
Prime Contractor License Type: Number:
Please Initial the appropriate box
I do not intend to use a subcontractor(s) on this project.
I intend to use the following subcontractor(s) on this project. All subcontractors working
in a licensed trade are required to possess a valid contractor license for work planned/
performed, as long as their portion of work is $25,000 or more.
Subcontractor Name Trade License Type License #
By signing, I understand that any additions or changes regarding the use or substitution of
subcontractor(s) requires written pre-approval of Facilities Management Office prior to
subcontractor performing work under this project. Their contractor license information is
required and shall be verified prior to approval. The use of day laborers/ temporary help is not
authorized on this project.
Contractor Signature: Date:
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Certificate of Insurance Requirements
Below is the list of requirements mandated by the State in order to conduct business on state
property.
1. A Certificate of Insurance (COI) must list each insurer’s National Association of Insurance
Commissioners (NAIC) number and be signed by an authorized representative of the insurer.
a. The following information must also be included:
i. Policy Number
ii. Policy effective date
iii. Policy expiration date
2. When (COI) forms are received by our office, and they contain General Liability (GL) coverage-
The State of Tennessee must be listed as Additionally Insured and contain an
endorsement for a waiver of subrogation in favor of the State in one of two ways: a. The
Additional Insured (ADDL INSR) column & Subrogation Waived (SUBR WVD) column for
Commercial General Liability needs to be marked with “X” / “Y”
OR
b. On the form under the label: Description of Operations/Location, it must read:
i. The State of Tennessee is Additional Insured with respect to General Liability per Contract. A
waiver of subrogation is granted to the Additional Insured under the General Liability policy
where required by written Contract.
3. Automobile Liability Insurance must be a component of all Contracts/Purchase Orders
which involves a Contractor’s physical presence on State property.
a. The Contractor shall maintain Automobile Liability Insurance which shall cover liability arising
out of any automobile (including owned, leased, hired, and non-owned automobiles).
i. The following information must also be included:
1. Policy Number
2. Policy effective date
3. Policy expiration date
4. Workers Compensation & Employers Liability Insurance section is for Contractors
statutorily required to carry workers’ compensation and employer liability insurance; the
Contractor shall maintain:
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Certificate of Insurance Requirements
a. Workers’ compensation in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) including
employer liability of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per accident for bodily injury by accident,
b. one million dollars ($1,000,000) policy limit by disease,
c. and one million dollars ($1,000,000) per employee for bodily injury by disease.
d. The following information must also be included:
i. Policy Number
ii. Policy effective date
iii. Policy expiration date
e. If the Contractor certifies that it is exempt from the requirements of Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 50-6-
101 – 103, then the Contractor shall furnish written proof on company letterhead of such
exemption for one or more of the following reasons:
i. The Contractor employs fewer than five (5) employees
ii. The Contractor is a sole proprietor/ Individual
iii. The Contractor is in the construction business or trades with no employees
iv. The Contractor is in the coal mining industry with no employees
v. The Contractor is a state or local government; or
vi. The Contractor self-insures its workers’ compensation and is in compliance with the
TDCI rules and Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-405.
5. The box labeled Certificate Holder must contain this information:
State of Tennessee, CPO Risk Manager
312 Rosa L. Parks Ave., 3rd Floor
Central Procurement Office
Nashville, TN 37243
If the form is not completed correctly, your insurance coverage is insufficient, you are in violation
of the Contract/Purchase Order, and you will be unable to continue working for the State of TN.
This information must be applied to the form by the insurance carrier.
You may NOT enter this information on the form yourself.
We appreciate your adherence to the Contract/Purchase Order insurance policies. We are happy
to assist you in anyway if you have questions or need clarification. We appreciate doing business
with your company.
Please see below for all insurance minimum coverage requirements and policy limits.
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Commercial General Liab

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