The Central Procurement Office conducts bid conferences to discuss the Invitation to Bid requirements, gather information, and to give the prospective bidders an opportunity to ask questions arising from their review of the solicitation. This conference is the time for interested bidders to ask questions about the bidding process, terms, conditions, and specifications relating to the solicitation. The pre-bid conference is for information purposes only. Nothing stated at the pre-bid conference shall change the invitation to bid unless the change is reflected in writing in the formal invitation to bid. Should you find any errors in this solicitation please submit those noted errors in writing to the buyer's attention prior to the pre-bid conference. Interested bidders should review all documents concerning the solicitation before the pre-bid conference. In the event that bidders wish to review hard copies of these documents during the pre-bid, bidders are responsible for bringing these to the conference for individual use. After the pre-bid conference, a final copy of the invitation to bid reflecting any changes will be issued to vendors on the bid list. The invitation to bid will have a designated closing date and time and must be completed and returned for bidding purposes. Contractor shall install a new sidewalk approximately 75 feet long and 5 feet wide from the south edge of the restrooms patio to the picnic area. A new 12 inch corrugated culvert shall be installed where the sidewalk crosses the drainage area. This area shall be filled and packed to make the path level. The sides shall taper out to make for proper drainage. Contractor shall remove 6 inches of dirt at the end of the sidewalk, in 2 areas 12 feet by 12 feet, each at a 45 degree angle of the sidewalk for the picnic table pads. 2 inches of crusher run gravel shall be installed and packed at the restroom patio, sidewalk, and picnic table pads. 6X6 welded wire mesh shall be installed over the packed gravel, then 4 inches of 3000 PSI concrete installed so that it is level with the ground. All new concrete shall be tinted to match the sidewalk next to the brick general store, and stamped to match the brick pattern. Contractor shall install handrails on either side of new sidewalk. The handrails shall be 2 run, 1.5 inch pipe handrail with a 13 inch extension on the top rail. The new handrail posts shall be set every 5 feet, 36 inches above finished grade. The new handrails shall be primed and painted with 2 coats of paint, with the color being chosen by the park manager. The paint shall be Sherwin Williams Duration, Porter Paints Permanizer, or equal. A new drinking fountain shall be installed at the north end of the restroom patio. Plumbing connections shall be made prior to the concrete installation. The new fountain shall be Elkay model # LK4420BF1L, or equal. This fountain is ADA accessible, and includes a bottle filler and doggy bowl. New picnic tables shall be installed, one on each new pad. They shall be ADA accessible, 3 seat, 72 inches square expanded metal, coated tables. The tables shall be Belson Model #358 H-V, or equal. The tables shall be installed with the open side facing the sidewalk, and they shall be fastened to the concrete with steel conduit straps and anchors. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to insure a safe work environment for workers. All bids over $100,000 shall include provisions for a payment bond in the amount of twenty-five percent (25%) of the contract price. This event is to bid for a one-time purchase for TN Department of Environment & Conservation. Specifications and terms & conditions are attached. Agency Contact: Shane Gibson at 615-253-4762 and Shane.Gibson@TN.gov.