How to bid on the Volkswagen Media Center Fire Pump Replacement for the City of Chattanooga

What the City is buying

The City of Chattanooga is seeking bids to replace the fire pump at the Volkswagen Media Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This is an invitation for bids (IFB) in the construction category.

Key dates and the bid deadline

A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EDT.

Bids are due November 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET. Submit your bid to the owner as directed in the invitation to bid before the deadline.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit construction firms with experience in fire pump replacement work. Review the plans and specifications to confirm the project fits your capabilities before deciding whether to bid.

How to access documents and respond

Open the project in the AGC East Tennessee planroom using “View original source.” The bid date, owner contact, and invitation to bid are public there. Register for a planroom account to download plans, specifications, and addenda; registration also places you on the plan holders list.

Printed document sets cost $50 per set, payable by check as a non-refundable deposit to the City of Chattanooga. The check should be mailed to the City of Chattanooga Purchasing Department, 101 East 11th Street, Suite G13, Chattanooga, TN 37402. Before mailing it, scan and email a copy to [email protected]. After receiving the email, the City will email the requested documents.

Submit your bid to the owner exactly as the invitation to bid directs, before the stated deadline.

Prepare a complete, competitive bid

Read the invitation to bid, plans, specifications, and every addendum carefully. Use the pre-bid meeting to clarify questions about the project, and check the planroom for updates before submitting.

Build your price from the project documents, check that your response follows the invitation’s instructions, and allow time to deliver it before the deadline.