INVITATION TO BIDDERS
The City of Gatlinburg is accepting sealed bids for the replacement of two HVAC units at the
Gatlinburg Community Center. Detailed specifications are contained in Technical
Specifications of this bid packet.
Bids will be sent to 912 East Parkway or P.O. Box 5, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, 37738 or can be
walked in at City Hall, 1230 Parkway East, until 2:30 p.m., March 19, 2026, at which time they
will be publicly opened and read aloud.
All bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope with the bidder's name, address, bid opening
date and time, and the quotation " Gatlinburg Community Center HVAC units" stated clearly
on the outside.
Bid specifications will also be available on the City of Gatlinburg website at
www.gatlinburgtn.gov under "Bid Opportunities". This bid tab is located on the center of the
main page.
Any technical questions regarding the equipment specifications should be directed to
Austin Funderburg, Gatlinburg Community Center Manager.
Austin’s email is AustinF@gatlinburgtn.gov
For questions concerning the Bid Documents, Bidders may contact City of Gatlinburg, Delea
Patterson, AP/Purchasing at 865-436-1409 or Fax 865-436-6464 or deleap@gatlinburgtn.gov.
Neither a bid bond nor a performance bond will be required for this bid invitation.
The City of Gatlinburg reserves the right to waive any informalities in or to reject any and/or all
bids and to accept the bid deemed most favorable to the interest of the City.
Vendors must possess all the necessary licenses and insurances necessary for performing this
type of project.
Prospective bidders are encouraged to provide bids on any or all of the materials listed within
this bid. The City of Gatlinburg reserves the right to select the bid, a portion of the bid, or
multiple bids that are deemed most favorable to the best interest of the City.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Prices quoted shall not include Federal or State taxes, if any are applicable. The successful
bidder shall furnish tax exemption forms, if required, with their invoices.
The prices quoted are those for which the materials or services will be delivered F.O.B.
Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
Any additions, deletions, or variations from the following specifications must be noted.
An inspection of the materials or equipment will be made by an agent of the City of Gatlinburg,
and if found defective or fails in any way to meet the terms of this agreement, it will be rejected.
Rejected materials or equipment will be replaced at the expense of the bidder.
Any technical specifications for materials (manufacturer’s information) and products must
accompany bid.
The successful bidder agrees to provide the materials specified at the bid prices for a period of
time as indicated on the bid form.
The City of Gatlinburg reserves the right to defer payment for thirty (30) days after delivery.
The City of Gatlinburg also reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids.
The bidder agrees to indemnify the City of Gatlinburg from any and all liability and loss or
damage the City may suffer as a result of claims, demands, costs, or judgments against it
arising from any and all work under this agreement.
The bidder agrees to notify the City, in writing, within thirty (30) days, by registered mail, at the
City's address as stated in this agreement, of any claim against the bidder on the obligations
indemnified against.
It is the policy of the City of Gatlinburg not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, age, sex, or disability in its hiring and employment practices, or in admission to, access
to, or operation of its programs, services and activities. With regard to all aspects of this
contract, the contractor certifies and warrants it will comply with this policy.
The estimated minimum quantities provided are intended be purchased by the City of
Gatlinburg for work scheduled to be performed for a specific project. Additional quantities of
these items may also be purchased under this bid pricing as needed by the City within the
time period specified on the bid form.
Technical Specifications
Gatlinburg Community Center HVAC units (two)
Replace two Trane split heat pump units using new 5-ton split heat pumps with 15KW heater.
Units shall be Trane, Carrier, Daikin, Lennox, or Rheem (or equal) minimum 14.3 SEER2
Connect to existing duct and electrical systems with minor modifications
Install return air smoke detectors and programmable thermostats
Outdoor units shall be located on the existing pad at rear of building
Fully clean and flush refrigerant lines and confirm correct sizing for A2L refrigerant
Prove 1-year parts and labor warranty (additional warranty from MFG)
Perform full start up and system performance check
Delea Patterson, A/P Purchasing
City of Gatlinburg
1230 East Parkway
P.O. Box 5
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
RE: Bid for Gatlinburg Community Center HVAC units
We have reviewed the Invitation to Bid and Specifications and offer the following pricing:
$__________ Lump Sum including all equipment, labor, start-up and warranty.
We understand quantities purchased may be more or less than the above quantities for a
period of (90) ninety days from the date of this bid at this price.
Any Alternates/Deviations from the Specifications are listed Below:
DEVIATIONS: YES NO
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Signed/
Name (Print)
Date
Company Name
Telephone Number
Address
Fax Number
City
State Zip
Email
EACH BIDDER SHALL SUBMIT THIS STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH
THEIR BID:
For Title VI and IX compliance, we ask for voluntary disclosure of the following
information:
Gender:
Male
Female
Race:
Caucasian
African American
Other (please specify)
This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.