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Tennessee Department of General Services

Tennessee State Parks Exhibit Improvements - UPDATED

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: tn_cpo__RFQ 32701-26-152
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from Central Procurement Office • Tennessee Department of General Services. Place of performance: TN.

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Solicitation
tn_cpo__RFQ 32701-26-152
Performance
TN
Response
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Place of performance
TN
Contracting office
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Agency & Office

Department
Tennessee Department of General Services
Agency
Central Procurement Office
Subagency
Central Procurement Office
Office
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Contracting Office Address
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Best fitDavis-Baconstate match
TN20260025 (Rev 1)
Published May 18, 2026Tennessee • Cannon, Cheatham, Dickson +7
9 occupation rates available in the full WD.
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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
TN20260025 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Tennessee • Cannon, Cheatham, Dickson +7
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ROOFER, INCLUDES SHAKE & SHINGLE ROOFS
Base $10.25Fringe $0.00
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PLUMBER
Base $17.50Fringe $0.00
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OPERATOR: BACKHOE
Base $13.17Fringe $0.00
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TN20260172 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Tennessee • Perry, Wayne
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE
Base $36.25Fringe $13.40
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZER
Base $33.23Fringe $13.40
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (BACKHOE/TRACKHOE/EXCAVATOR)
Base $33.23Fringe $13.40
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TN20260133 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Tennessee • Polk
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ELECTRICIAN
Base $35.35Fringe $14.63
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OPERATING ENGINEERS: (FORKLIFT)
Base $30.44Fringe $13.40
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OPERATING ENGINEERS: (BULLDOZER AND CRANE)
Base $33.23Fringe $13.40
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TN20260008 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Tennessee • Bledsoe, Grundy, Meigs +3
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ROOFER: SHAKE & SHINGLE ROOF
Base $11.41Fringe $0.00
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PLUMBER
Base $12.66Fringe $0.00
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PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY
Base $10.34Fringe $0.00
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Description

Tennessee State Parks Exhibit Improvements

Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

medium confidence
$316,256 - $374,822

Contractor-side estimate from visible notice metadata, NAICS/PSC, contract type, schedule hints, and BidPulsar workpaper assumptions. Not an IGCE, incumbent price, award value, or government budget.

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Floor
$316,256
Target
$334,663
Premium
$374,822
Labor
$167,120
Direct
$15,500
Burden
$112,136
Fee + reserve
$39,442
Target $334,663Hybrid workpaper with explicit assumptions4 modeled rows

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Market snapshot

Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).

12-month awarded value
$3,515,334,796
Sector total $3,515,334,796 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$350,000
P10–P90
$32,216$3,347,126
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($3,515,334,796)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
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Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Mar 03, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The State of Tennessee's Central Procurement Office is requesting qualifications for designing, fabricating, and installing updated interpretive exhibits at state parks. The total estimated budget for these projects over five years is $5 million, with contracts awarded to up to three vendors. The goal is to enhance accessibility, aiming to be the most accessible park system in the nation by 2030.

Tennessee State Parksinterpreting exhibitsaccessibilitymuseum designRFQ
What the buyer is trying to do

The State seeks to modernize, standardize, and improve the accessibility of interpretive exhibits at its parks, facilitating better visitor experiences through updated non-personal interpretation methods.

Who should pursue this
  • Vendors with experience in museum or interpretive exhibit design
  • Companies specializing in accessibility compliance
  • Firms with a track record in large-scale installations
Work breakdown
  • Design of interpretive exhibits
  • Fabrication of exhibit components
  • Installation of exhibits
  • Development of accessibility enhancements
  • Creation of interpretive experiences for visitors
Response package checklist
  • Original Technical Response in PDF format
  • Five copies of Technical Response in PDF format
  • Notice of Intent to Respond
  • Mandatory Requirements documentation
  • General Qualifications and Experience information
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Responses must adhere to National Park Service accessibility guidelines
  • Vendors must demonstrate qualifications as outlined in attachment guides
  • Mandatory requirements must be met for Phase I evaluation
Pricing strategy
  • Consider competitive pricing for quotes on individual projects
  • Budget must not exceed $5 million over five years
  • Responses evaluated based on lowest cost meeting project requirements
Teaming and subs
  • Consider partnering with firms that specialize in accessibility
  • Collaborate with local vendors familiar with Tennessee State Parks
  • Incorporate minority-owned or small business enterprises when possible
Risks and watchouts
  • Inadequate responses may lead to disqualification
  • Changes in project scope may affect budget and timeline
  • Potential challenges in meeting accessibility standards
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific accessibility enhancements are prioritized?
  • Are there preferred materials or themes for the exhibits?
  • Will there be opportunities for ongoing maintenance or updates after installations?
Source coverage notes

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  • Exact response deadline time for the RFQ
  • Detailed scope of each specific project under the contract
  • List of mandatory qualifications in detail
  • Specific evaluation criteria for Phase II submissions
  • Clarification on the number of exhibits to be updated
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