This is a Request for Bids (RFB) from White County, Tennessee, for the construction of a **** structure to cover the existing Rowland Sawmill. The project includes a roof, upper gables, and gutters, with specific dimensions and construction requirements. Bidders are encouraged to attend a non-mandatory prebid meeting on May 18, 2026, and may visit the site at their convenience. Bids are due by 2:00 PM Central Time on May 27, 2026, and must be submitted in writing to the White County Department of Finance. Electronic submissions will not be accepted. For bids over $25,000, a valid Tennessee contractor license is required. Bonding requirements (bid, performance, payment) are applicable for bids over $100,000. The selected bidder must provide a certificate of insurance with $1,000,000 in general liability coverage. The project completion time is 180 days from the notice to proceed, with liquidated damages of $50 per calendar day for exceeding this timeframe. The vendor shall provide warranty information on equipment, components, and items bid. Payment terms shall be specified in the bid response. White County is tax-exempt except where **** is applicable. The county reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.
The contractor will be required to complete the project within 180 days of receiving a notice to proceed. The bid submission deadline is May 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time.
Payment terms shall be specified in the bid response, including any discounts for early payment. The bid notice states, Payment terms shall be specified in the bid response, including any discounts for early payment.
The vendor shall provide warranty information on the equipment, components, and items bid with the bid submittal. The bid notice states, The vendor shall provide warranty information on the equipment, components, and items bid with the bid submittal.
White County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any and all informalities and to negotiate contract terms with the successful proposer, and the right to disregard all nonconforming, nonresponsive or conditional proposals. The bid notice states, White county further reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any and all informalities and to negotiate contract terms with the successful proposer, and the right to disregard all nonconforming, nonresponsive or conditional proposals.
Any prime contractor submitting a bid in response to this invitation which is more than $25,000 shall be required to hold a valid contractor license from the state of Tennessee with appropriate classifications and sufficient monetary limitations. Bidders must list their name, license number, expiration date, and license classification on the outside of the bid envelope.
In the event the contractor exceeds is unable to complete the project within this timeframe, white county reserves the right to charge liquidated damages at a rate of $50 per calendar day. The bid notice states, In the event the contractor exceeds is unable to complete the project within this timeframe, white county reserves the right to charge liquidated damages at a rate of $50 per calendar day.
Bidders may also visit the site at their convenience, as the site is easily accessible form the McMinnville Highway. The bid notice states, Bidders may also visit the site at their convenience, as the site is easily accessible form the McMinnville Highway.
