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Bid Title

RFB - Metal Wall Panels

Issuing Agency

White County

Location

Tennessee

Published Date

Mar 31, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 10, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Items/Services		Posting Date	Closing Date
RFB - Metal Wall Panels		03/31/2026	04/10/2026

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WHITE COUNTY, TENNESSEE

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

COURTHOUSE ROOM 204

1 EAST BOCKMAN WAY

SPARTA, TENNESSEE 38583

PHONE (931)-836-3216 FAX (931)-836-3343

finance@whitecountytn.gov

WHITE COUNTY, TENNESSEE

Procurement Package

for

RFB Number: 2026-0410-01-003

Published March 31, 2026

White County Career Academy

Metal Wall Panels

RFB Opening:

April 10, 2026

2:00pm Central Time

RFB Opening Location:

White County Department of Finance

1 East Bockman Way, Room 204

Sparta, Tennessee 38583

Posted for public inspection at

whitecountytn.gov/bids

Request for Bids

RFB Number: 2026-0410-01-003

White County Career Academy Metal Wall Panels

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Table of Contents

I. Purpose and Overview............................................................................................................................3

A. Purpose...............................................................................................................................................3

B. Project Description .............................................................................................................................3

II. Scope of Work ........................................................................................................................................3

A. Specifications .....................................................................................................................................3

B. Site Security .......................................................................................................................................3

C. Completion .........................................................................................................................................4

D. Contractor Licensing Requirements ...................................................................................................4

E. Bonding Requirements .......................................................................................................................4

III. Instructions for Request for Bids Responses ..........................................................................................4

A. Compliance with RFB ........................................................................................................................4

B. Delivery of RFB Response.................................................................................................................5

IV. General Terms and Conditions ...............................................................................................................5

A. Bid Document ....................................................................................................................................5

B. Electronic Transmissions ...................................................................................................................5

C. Bid Bond ............................................................................................................................................5

D. Performance Bond..............................................................................................................................5

E. Payment Bond ....................................................................................................................................5

F. Disclosures by Bidders.......................................................................................................................6

G. Laws and Regulations ........................................................................................................................6

H. Sub-contracts......................................................................................................................................6

I. Award of Contract..............................................................................................................................6

J. Retainage............................................................................................................................................6

K. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.............................................................................................6

L. Warranty.............................................................................................................................................6

M. Payments ............................................................................................................................................7

N. Errors in Bids .....................................................................................................................................7

O. Taxes ..................................................................................................................................................7

P. Tie Bids ..............................................................................................................................................7

Q. Background Checks and Dress Code..................................................................................................7

R. Specification Details...........................................................................................................................7

V. Advertisement for RFB...........................................................................................................................8

VI. RFB Response Form...............................................................................................................................9

VII. References Form...................................................................................................................................10

VIII. Exception Form ....................................................................................................................................11

IX. Iran Divestment Act..............................................................................................................................12

X. Drug-Free Workplace Affidavit............................................................................................................13

XI. Appendix A: Sketches .........................................................................................................................14

XII. Appendix B: Photos.............................................................................................................................15

White County, Tennessee

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Request for Bids

RFB Number: 2026-0410-01-003

White County Career Academy Metal Wall Panels

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I. Purpose and Overview

A. Purpose

The White County Department of Finance, on behalf of the White County Board of

Education, is soliciting bids for the installation of metal wall panels.

B. Project Description

The objective of this request for bids is to secure a contract with a company to furnish and

install approximately 2,500 square feet of new metal wall panels on an exterior portion of

the White County Career Academy located at 281 North Spring Street in Sparta, Tennessee.

The exterior wall was originally covered with brick, which has been removed. A protective

plastic sheeting is currently in place to provide weather protection for the area.

Bidders should field verify all conditions, including estimated square footage of materials

required for this project, prior to placing a bid. Failure of bidder to field verify conditions

will not relieve bidder.

To schedule a time to visit the site, contact Mr. Randy Alley, Maintenance and

Transportation Director at 931-316-1470 or by email at randy.alley@whitecoschools.net.

Site visits, during school hours, are by appointment only.

II. Scope of Work

A. Specifications

1. Demolition

a) Remove and dispose of protective plastic sheeting

b) Remove and dispose of existing lintel

2. Metal Panel Installation

Install approximately 2,500 square feet of new metal wall panels on exterior walls, in

locations where brick has been removed, as per the following:

a) Metal wall panel thickness to be 24 gauge

b) Metal wall panels must be the same style of the adjacent metal wall panels

being horizontal with the same color and finish

i. Coordinate metal wall panel finish and color selection with White

County prior to ordering

c) Install trim as appropriate, including cap flashing which tucks under roof

edge metal

d) Secure metal wall panel to structure in accordance with manufacturer’s

recommendation

e) Trim and caulk around any existing wall penetrations

3. Finish and Cleanup

Upon completion, clean up and remove all materials and debris from worksite.

B. Site Security

This project is being performed on a public-school campus. As such, the awarded

contractor will be responsible for always maintaining a secure workspace. Background

White County, Tennessee

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Request for Bids

RFB Number: 2026-0410-01-003

White County Career Academy Metal Wall Panels

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checks will be required for all workers (both prime contractor and sub-contractors) on the

project who are present during the school day. The contractor shall coordinate with school

system administration regarding appropriate daily check-in procedures for all workers.

C. Completion

The awarded contractor and White County shall agree upon a number of days which will

be required to complete this project, prior to the start of construction. In the event the

contractor exceeds the agreed upon days, White County reserves the right to charge

liquidated damages at a rate of $100 per calendar day. Delays caused by weather or other

acts outside of the contractor’s control may be considered by White County when

assessing liquidated damages.

D. Contractor Licensing Requirements

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, in compliance with

TCA §62-6-119. Bidders must list their name, license number, expiration date, and

license classification on the outside of the bid envelope.

E. Bonding Requirements

Bonding requirements, including bid bonds, payment bonds, and performance bonds, will

only be applicable to this project if the bid price is more than $100,000. For bids less

than $100,000, bonds will not be required.

III. Instructions for Request for Bids Responses

A. Compliance with RFB

Submissions must be in strict compliance with this Request for Bids. Failure to comply

with all provisions of the RFB may result in disqualification.

Requests for additional information or clarifications by potential Bidders must be made in

writing. Proposers should email requests for additional information or clarifications.

Requests for additional information or clarifications shall be sent to:

Chad S. Marcum

Director of Finance

White County, Tennessee

chad.marcum@whitecountytn.gov

Prior to the due date, responses to inquiries and all RFB amendments White County

deemed necessary will be issued and published on the solicitation web page. Proposers

should not rely on any representations, statements, or explanations other than those made

in any written addendum to this RFB. Where there appears to be a conflict between the

RFB and any addenda issued, the last addendum issued shall prevail.

Addenda will be made available on the solicitation web page and it is solely the Bidder’s

responsibility to assure receipt of all addenda.

Solicitation Web Page is: www.whitecountytn.gov/bids

White County, Tennessee

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Request for Bids

RFB Number: 2026-0410-01-003

White County Career Academy Metal Wall Panels

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B. Delivery of RFB Response

Submissions will be accepted by the White County Department of Finance no later than

2:00 p.m. April 10, 2026 (local time).

All documents shall be submitted to the following:

Chad S. Marcum

Director of Finance

White County Department of Finance

1 East Bockman Way, Room 204

Sparta, Tennessee 38583

All submissions must be written, sealed, and labeled as a response to this RFB. Submission by

electronic means will not be accepted.

IV. General Terms and Conditions

A. Bid Document

For certain projects White County will supply a bid form to be completed by the bidder.

When such forms are issued, only bids returned with the proper forms will be accepted.

Envelopes must be sealed and marked as a bid document. Any bid may be withdrawn prior

to the day, date and time as set forth in the “bid invitation”. On construction related bids,

the envelope must contain the following information visible from the outside: TN License

number, expiration date, classifications and limitations.

B. Electronic Transmissions

Electronic transmissions will not be accepted, except when in the course of the bidding

process addendums or other notifications of errors on behalf of the owner places an undue

hardship upon prospective bidders. Written notification by the owner must precede the

acceptance of facsimile or email transmissions.

C. Bid Bond

For construction related bids, in excess of $100,000 dollars, White County requires a bid

bond equal to five percent of the total price of the bid. Contracts for the services of a

construction manager shall require a bid bond in the amount of ten percent. White County

may request bonds on other services or waive such bond requirements, as determined by

the Director of Finance.

D. Performance Bond

For construction related bids, in excess of $100,000 dollars, the White County requires a

performance bond equal to one hundred percent of the contract price. White County may

request bonds on other services, as determined by the Director of Finance.

E. Payment Bond

For construction related bids, in excess of $100,000 dollars, White County requires a

payment bond equal to one hundred percent of the contract price except as stipulated under

T.C.A. §12-4-201. White County may request bonds for other services as determined by

the Director of Finance.

White County, Tennessee

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• NAICS 238160Roofing Contractors
• NAICS 238390Other Building Finishing Contractors

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