Site work, paving and new construction of a mixed-use development in Knoxville, Tennessee. Completed plans call for the construction of a playground / park / athletic field; for site work for a playground / park / athletic field; sidewalk / parking lot; and for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot.

**As of October 25, 2022 this project has been awarded to Design & Construction Services, Inc. with bid amount of $2,667,343.50.** Knoxville Urban Wilderness Gateway Park Phase Two Baker Creek Pavilion Project. The work consists of construction of park amenities including grading, landscaping, asphalt greenway and concrete hardscapes with architectural concrete finish. The work also consists of construction of restroom facilities, supporting utilities and a steel space frame shade canopy and any other work needed to complete the project as directed by the Engineer. All bidders must be licensed contractors and must have a BC- Building Construction Classification or Sub-Classification BC-B or BC-C and Full HRA or HRA-A, HRA-B, and HRA-E. Pre-Bid Meeting Dial by your location +1 646 931 3860 US +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) BD-2 +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 386 347 5053 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 841 1258 6806 Passcode: 354128 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kBZBxnyJ Bid Open Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 386 347 5053 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 836 5994 0556 Passcode: 010270 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/k1x8fRJ7K No bid will be received or accepted after the above-specified time for the opening of bids. Bids that arrive late due to the fault of U.S. Postal Service, United Parcel Services, DHL, FEDEX, any delivery/courier service, or any other carrier of any sort are still considered late and shall not be accepted by the City. Such bids shall remain unopened and will be returned to the submitting entity upon request. All Bids must be made on the required bid form supplied with the Contract documents. All blank spaces for bid prices must be filled in, in ink or typewritten, and the bid form must be fully completed and executed when submitted. Only one copy of the bid form is required. All Bidders must be licensed contractors as required by the Contractors Licensing Act of 1994, and all Acts amendatory thereof and must have a BC- Building Construction Classification or Sub-Classification BC-B or BC-C and Full HRA or HRA-A, HRA-B, and HRA-E. Bidder's name, address, license number, date of expiration of license, and that part of the license classification applying to the Bid must be placed on the sealed envelope containing the bid. Prior to submitting their bids, bidders are to be registered with the Purchasing Division through the City of Knoxville Inquiries pertaining to thisITB shall be made in writing and be in the hands of the Purchasing Division by the close of the business day on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Questions can be submitted by letter, fax (865- 215-2277), or email to the Purchasing Agent of the City of Knoxville (powens@knoxvilletn.gov) or City County Building; 400 Main Street; Room 667-674; P.O. Box 1631; Knoxville, TN 37901. The City is not responsible for oral interpretations given by any City employee, representative, or others; and no interpretation of the meaning of the plans, specifications, or other pre-bid documents will be made to any bidder orally. The issuance of written addenda is the only official method whereby interpretation, clarification, or additional information can be given. To be given consideration, such requests/questions must be received at least five (5) business days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. All Bids must be signed in full by the Bidder or Bidders in their business name or style and must show his or their complete address. If the Bidder be a firm or a corporation, the signature shall be a duly authorized member of the firm or officer of the corporation stating his official title or position with such firm or corporation, with the corporate seal attached, attested to by the proper officer. If the Bidder be a firm, the full names and addresses of all members of the firm must be shown. If the Bidder be a corporation, the name of the state under the laws of which it is incorporated must be shown. If the Bid is signed in the name of an agent, legal evidence of his authority to bind his principals must accompany the papers. All Bids exceeding $100,000 must be accompanied by a Bidder's Bond equal to 5 percent of the bid price, executed by the Bidder and a surety company authorized to transact business in the State of Tennessee or by a cashier's or certified check on a duly authorized bank made payable to the City of Knoxville, as a guarantee that, if the Bid is accepted, the required Contract will be executed and the required Performance and Payment Bonds furnished. As soon as the bid prices have been compared, the Owner will return the bonds of all except the three lowest responsible Bidders. When the Agreement is executed, the bonds of the two (2) remaining unsuccessful Bidders will be returned. The Bid Bond of the successful Bidder will be retained until the Payment Bond and Performance Bond have been executed and approved, after which it will be returned. A Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price, with a corporate surety approved by the Owner, will be required for the faithful performance of the Contract. The Owner within ninety (90) calendar days of receipt of acceptable Performance Bond, Payment Bond, and Agreement signed by the party to whom the Agreement was awarded shall sign the Agreement and return to such party an executed duplicate of the Agreement. Should the Owner not execute the Agreement within such period, the Bidder may by written notice withdraw his signed Agreement. Such notice of withdrawal shall be effective upon receipt of the notice by the Owner. Award will be made as a whole to one Bidder. By execution and delivery of a bid submission, the bidder agrees that any additional terms and conditions, whether submitted to the City purposely or inadvertently, shall have no force or effect. The City may waive technicalities concerning bid documents and may follow up with individual organizations after the bid opening to obtain such documents when it is in the best interests of the City. The City of Knoxville reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids, to evaluate bids, and to accept any bid which, in its opinion, may be in the best interest of the City.