Metal Cladding Package for Hampton High School

CARTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT
INVITATION TO BID
Office of the Carter County Finance Department
801 E Elk Avenue
Elizabethton, TN 37643
Bidder shall return bid in sealed envelope to:
Carter County Finance Department
Attn: Nate Wetzel
801 E Elk Avenue
Elizabethton, TN 37643
Public opening of the bid will be held at the above address at the bid deadline date and time designated
in the Invitation to Bid.
DATE ISSUED: July 1st, 2026
BID TITLE: Metal Cladding Package for Hampton High School
BID DEADLINE
July 21st, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time
DATE & TIME:
BID OPENING Carter County Courthouse - Mayors Conference Room
LOCATION: 2nd Floor, Administrative Building
BID CONTACT: James Hanson
CONTACT PHONE:
CONTACT EMAIL: james@burlesonconstruction.com
Carter County reserves the right to reject any and all bids, maintains the right to negotiate after bid and
waive any informalities.
Carter County does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin or age pursuant to Title VI of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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CARTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1 REQUIREMENTS FOR BID SUBMISSION.
a. All bids must be received in a SEALED envelope clearly marked with the bid
name, date, and time ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE SEALED ENVELOPE.
b. All bid specifications must be met
c. Vendor Information and Anti-Collusion Statement
d. Vendor Certification Iran Divestment Act
e. Drug-Free Workplace Affidavit Form
f. Copy of Vendor's IRS W-9 Form
g. Proof of Liability Insurance and License
h. Proof of Worker Compensation Insurance
i. Contact Caroline Chinouth to schedule visit or with questions.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
CARTER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Workforce Development Complex 386
Highway 91
ELIZABETHTON, TN 37643
Separate sealed Bids for 'Metal Cladding Package for Hampton High School' for the Carter County Board
of Education will be received by the Construction Manager, Burleson Construction Company, at the Carter
County Finance Office, 801 E. Elk Ave. Elizabethton, TN 37643, until 3:00 P.M, local prevailing time, on
Thursday July 21st, 2026. The bid at said office will publicly be opened and read aloud. The project consists
of installing new metal wall panels for Hampton High School.
The Contract Documents may be examined at Burleson Construction Company, 3216 South Roan Street,
Johnson City, TN 37601 or available by email. Please reach out to James Hanson at
james@burlesonconstruction.com
A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Thursday, July 9th, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. All interested
parties are requested to meet the Construction Manager at Hampton High School, 766 1st Street,
Hampton, Tennessee 37658 at that time.
Any Bidder must give notice in writing of its claim of the right to withdraw its Bid within two business days
after the conclusion of the Bid Opening Procedure. If a Bid is withdrawn, the next higher Bidder shall be
deemed to be the Low Bidder. No Bid may be withdrawn unless said withdrawal is permitted by law.
Bids must be accompanied by Bid security as specified in the Instructions to Bidders.
All Bidders must be licensed Contractors as required by the Contractors Licensing Act of 1994 (TCA Title
62, Chapter 6). A contract will not be awarded to a Bidder whose Bid is in conflict with state licensing law.
By submission of a signed Bid, the Bidder certifies total compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and all regulations promulgated thereunder.
The Contractor shall comply with all provisions of TCA 50-9-113 as it relates to Drug-Free Workplace requirements.
The Contractor shall complete the Drug-Free Workplace Affidavit of Prime Bidder form and submit it with their bid.
MBE/WBE firms are encouraged to submit Bids.
The Contract(s) shall be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder(s).
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids if it appears in its best interest to do so.
The project is subject to Davis-Bacon Act. Refer to current wage determination requirements. Certified Payroll will be
required.
Steve Walsh
7/1/2026 Building and Grounds Supervisor
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CARTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT
VENDOR INFORMATION and ANTI-COLLUSION STATEMENT
By signing this form, the bidder agrees that he has not divulged to, discussed, or compared his bid with
other bidders and has not colluded with any other bidder or parties to a bid whatsoever. Note: no
premiums, rebates or gratuities to any employee or agent are permitted with, prior to, or after any
delivery of materials. Any such violation will result in the cancellation and/or return of material (as
applicable) and the removal from the bid list and could constitute a felony and result in a fine,
imprisonment, as well as civil damages.
In compliance with this Invitation for Bid, and subject to all the conditions thereof, the undersigned
offers, if this bid is accepted, to furnish any or all of the items and/or services upon which prices are
quoted, at the price set opposite each item, to be delivered at the time and place specified herein. The
undersigned certifies that he/she has read, understands, and agrees to all terms, conditions, and
requirements of this bid, and is authorized to contract on behalf of the firm named below. This form
must be signed personally by the bidder or the bidder's authorized agent. All signatures must be original
and not photocopies.
Please print or type clearly. Complete each section entirely and verify for accuracy.
COMPANY NAME:
CONTACT PERSON:
CONTACT PERSON TITLE:
SIGNATURE OF
AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE:
FEDERAL TAX ID #
(or Social Security #,
if applicable)
STREET ADDRESS:
STREET ADDRESS:
CITY, STATE, ZIP:
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
FAX NUMBER:
EMAIL:
DATE:
**By signing this form, the bidder signifies understanding and agreement with Carter County
Government Terms and Conditions
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STATE OF TENNESSEE
NON-BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL CERTIFICATION
The Bidder certifies that it is not currently engaged in, and will not for the duration of the contract
engage in, a boycott of Israel as defined by Tenn. Code Ann. 12-4-119. This provision shall not apply to
contracts with a total value of less than two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) or to contractors
with less than ten (10) employees.
According to the law, a boycott of Israel means engaging in refusals to deal, terminating business
activities, or other commercial actions that are intended to limit commercial relations with Israel, or
companies doing business in or with Israel or authorized by, licensed by, or organized under the laws of
the State of Israel to do business, or persons or entities doing business in Israel, when such actions are
taken:
1) In compliance with, or adherence to, calls for a boycott of Israel, or
2) In a manner that discriminates on the basis of nationality, national origin, religion, or other
unreasonable basis, and is not based on a valid business reason. Tenn. Code Ann. 12-4-119.
Signature of Authorized Representative Date
Printed Name Phone Number / Email Address