BCSS FENCES RFP MNT25_0026.pdf

FENCES

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Barrow County School System // Due Date: 09/25/2024

Company

Overview

Scope of Work

Barrow County School System is the 24th largest school system in Georgia with 2,000 full- and part-time employees, including more than 900 teachers and other certi�ed personnel, who work in 20 schools, programs, and administrative buildings.

Barrow County School System operates as a Charter System, which allows �exibility from many one-size-�ts-all state education requirements. The charter system status enables our district to invest in BOLD innovative instructional practices and focus on "Building Our Learning

Di�erently."

During the 2023-2024 school year, approximately 15,340 students will attend classes in 10 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 3 high schools and 3 innovative programs.

Details: See attached Speci�cations Addendum

Start date: Immediately for Fiscal Year

75%

PRICING

25%

SUITABILITY

Submissions

Requirements

Bidders must include the following to be considered:

Names and credentials of the team, number of full-time employees and experience with other school systems.

Must include a budget of all proposed services, deliverables and tasks.

A proposed schedule of work must also be included and clearly expressed.

Include samples, case studies and references with your proposal.

Include complete vendor contact and billing information.

Include W-9 form & Certi�cate of Liability Insurance.

Contact Information

FINAL SUBMISSIONS must be emailed to mc.souv@barrow.k12.ga.us by 09/25/2024.

QUESTIONS will be accepted until 09/20/2024 and can be directed to allen.henriksen@barrow.k12.ga.us.

Scoring Criteria https://www.barrow.k12.ga.us/system/charter-system mailto:mc.souv@barrow.k12.ga.us mailto:allen.henriksen@barrow.k12.ga.us

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COMMERCIAL FENCING SPECIFICATIONS

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2.1

2.2

3.0

3.1

3.2

4.0

4.1

INTRODUCTION

The work under this section includes furnishing all labor, material, equipment, which includes the proper installation of chain link fencing complete with all accessories as indicated in the contract documents or as specified herein. All references to ASTM Specifications shall mean the latest edition published prior to Contract bid date. Where there is conflict or ambiguity between the documents the more stringent requirements are to be applicable pending further clarification from

BCSS.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Shop Drawings: A site plan showing layout of fence location, location of gates with opening size may be requested by the BCSS Director of Maintenance for individual projects based on scope and size. The site plans will be submitted and approved before work begins.

Delivery and Storage: Contractor is responsible for the delivery and secure storage of all materials on site. BCSS will not be responsible for stolen materials prior to installation.

CLEARING AND FENCE REMOVAL

Clearing: The responsibility for clearing areas around fence placement will be evaluated and decided by BCSS. The contractor may include costs and expenses in the quote for clearing of any areas needed to complete each project. The contractor will be responsible for any execution or organization of the cleaning up after projects such as renting equipment, roll offs, and deliveries.

Fence Removal: Upon request of BCSS Director of Maintenance, the Contractor shall be responsible for the removal and disposal of existing fencing off-site. School dumpsters may not be used at any time for disposal of materials. BCSS reserves the option to retain fencing removed by the Contractor. When removing fence posts, the Contractor shall fill and compact fence post holes with dirt, so they are level with the adjacent area. The Contractor shall not use concrete removed from the old fence posts to fill post holes.

CHAIN LINK FENCING

System Description

Please refer to the following attachment drawings for full details (CHANGE TO THE NEW

DIAGRAM NUMBERS)

• Attachment A - Typical Fence Section, Chain Link Fencing

• Attachment B- SINGLE PEDESTRIAN GATE

• Attachment C - Unit Cost for manpower

4.2 Fencing Materials and Components:

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• 1. Framework Material: Schedule 40 steel pipe, standard weight; ASTM A 120.

• 2. Fabric: CLFM1 Standard Industrial Service; ASTM A 392 zinc-coated steel, 2-inch diamond mesh, 9 gauge interwoven; FS RR-F-191, Type 1.

• 3. Selvage: Top selvage knuckle end closed; bottom selvage knuckle end closed.

• 3. Tension Wire: Steel, single strand, 7 gauge thick. (When Requested)

• 4. Finish: Galvanized, 1.8 oz/sq ft coating, ASTM A 123.

• 5. Anchorage: Concrete Anchorage for posts set thirty-six (36) inches in the hole with four (4) inches of concrete below the end of the post. The top exposed surface of the concrete footing shall be sloped to shed water and provide a neat appearance when completed

• 6. Posts: See section 4.3 below

• 7. Gates: See section 4.4 below

• 8. Fittings: Sleeves, bands, clips, rail ends, tension bars, fasteners, and fittings: steel.

4.2.1 Vinyl Coated Fabric: Class 1, extruded with 9 gage core and 6 gage finish. Galvanized steel core wire shall have been coated with zinc as per ASTM F668: (When Requesed)

• 6 gauge - 0.40 oz. per square foot of fabric

• 9 gauge - 0.30 oz. per square foot of fabric

The zinc coating's weight shall be determined by the method in ASTM A90. The PVC Coating shall be evenly applied and free of blisters. The vinyl shall be plasticized and thoroughly compounded so there are no un-dispersed pigments, stabilizers or other discrete particles present. The bond shall exhibit equal or greater strength than the cohesive strength of the vinyl. The color shall be black unless otherwise specified in the Special Conditions."

4.3 Posts

All steel and iron parts shall be zinc coated by the hot-dipped method, using Grade "E." The weight of zinc coat on the rail, post, and brace shall have not less than 1.8 ounces per square foot. Zinc weight shall be determined in accordance with ASTM 490.

All posts shall be of sufficient length to extend thirty-six (36) inches into the concrete footings. All Posts and rails shall meet the following minimum bending moment requirements.

FENCE INDUSTRY O.D.

1 5/8 Top Rail

2" Line Post

2 ½" Line Post

3" Corner Post

3½"

4"

6 5/8"

4.3.1 Line Posts

MIN. BENDIING MOMENT (LBS.)

8,225

11,410

19,635

37,100

60,000

83,000

297,500

Line posts shall be 2" or 2 1/2" diameter, spaced equidistant in the fence line on a maximum of ten (10) foot centers, unless otherwise agreed upon between the Contractor and DCPS Contract Manager

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4.3.2 Corner and Terminal Posts

Corner and terminal posts shall be 3" inch diameter steel pipe, 14-gauge, one piece, without joints. The distance between terminal posts shall not exceed Five Hundred (500) Feet. Posts shall be plumb with the tops of the posts and property aligned. Terminal posts shall not be installed at breaks in vertical grades of fifteen (15%) percent or more. The engineer may reduce the maximum interval where the degree of break is greater than three (3) degrees. Corner posts are to be installed at all horizontal breaks in the fence of fifteen (15) degrees or more

4.3.3 Gate Posts

Posts for swing gates shall be pipe of the following nominal sizes for each gate leaf, unless otherwise specified in special conditions or the designer, in this case refer to the following conditions:

GATE LEAF WIDTH MINIMUM POST (O.D.) MINIMUM BRACING

Up to 6" 3" None

Over 6 ft. to 13 ft. 4" 1 Cross and 1 Truss

Over 13ft. to 18 ft. 6 5/8" Vertical bracing at 1/3 points and 3 Truss rods

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4.3.6

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4.4

4.4.1

Top Rail

All fencing shall have a 1 5/8-inch O.D. top rail, be in lengths at least 18 feet, and be fitted with couplings or wedged for connecting the lengths into a continuous run. The couplings shall be at least six (6) inches long, with .070 minimum wall thickness, and allow for rail expansion and contraction. Open seam outside sleeves shall be permitted only with a minimum wall thickness of .100 inches. Suitable ties or bands shall be provided enough for attaching the fabric securely to the top rail at intervals not exceeding two (2) feet.

Post Braces

Post braces shall be provided for each gate, corner, pull, and end post for use when top rail is omitted or with fabric 6 feet or more in height, and shall consist of 1 5/8 'O.D. round tubular brace extending to each adjacent line post at approximately mid-height of the fabric, and a truss consisting of a rod not less than 5/16" nominal diameter from the line post back to the gate, corner, pull or end post, with a turnbuckle or other equivalent provision for adjustment. Truss rods may be eliminated in any line of fence where there is a continuous center rail. The braces and truss rods shall have the same finish as posts. (If Required)

Post Caps

Post caps shall be cast steel galvanized, sized to post diameter. The post caps shall fit over the outside of the posts and shall exclude moisture from the posts.

GATES

Gates shall be swinging, sliding, or pedestrian made of the same commercial material as the fencing

Swing Gate Frames

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Gate frames shall be constructed of tubular members welded at all corners or assembled with fittings. On steel, welds shall be painted with zinc-based paint, unless specified by special conditions or the designer. Where corner fittings are used, gates shall have truss rods of 5/16" minimum nominal diameter to prevent sag or twist. Gate leaves shall have vertical intermediate bracing as required, space so that no members are more than eight feet apart. Gate leaves ten feet or over shall have a horizontal brace or one 5/16" minimum diagonal truss rod.

4.4.1 (a) Gate Hold Back Devices

4.4.2

4.4.3

4.4.4

4.4.5

4.4.6

4.5

Gate Fabric

Gate fabric shall be of the same type used in fence construction. The fabric shall be attached securely to the gate frame at intervals not exceeding 15" inches and black in color.

Gate Hinges

Gate Hinges shall be of adequate strength for gate, and with large bearing surfaces for clamping in position. The hinges shall not twist or turn under the action of the gate. The gate shall be capable of being opened and closed easily by one person.

Gate Latches

Swing gates will be latched with a standard U-shape hand latch

Pedestrian Gates

The single and double pedestrian gates shall be constructed of standard gate material For bidding and construction purposes, all pedestrian gates shall include (but not limited to) gate frames, fabric mesh, post frames (When Required).

Rolling Vehicular Gates

Rolling vehicular gates are constructed of different material at most location. A photo of each individual gate type needed for each project. Latch shall be chain and lock (provided and installed by BCSS, not Contractor)

Recreational Fencing

Baseball fields, softball fields, etc., shall be 9-gauge, six (6) foot high fencing. Tennis courts shall have ten (10) foot high fencing with the center & bottom rails on the end of the courts only. Top & center rails with a bottom tension wire shall be installed on the sides. Tennis court fencing shall be 11-gauge wire with a one and three-fourths (1 ¾) inch mesh. Tennis court fence any and all repairs should match existing. The backstop fabric shall be nine gauge

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with two (2) inch mesh. Couplings & fittings used in connection with recreational fencing (parks, tennis courts, etc.) shall be heavy pressed steel.

4.6 Installation

1. Install framework, fabric, and accessories in accordance with ASTM F567 and manufacturer's instructions.

2. Set terminal and posts plumb in concrete footings with top of footing 6 inches below finish grade. Embed posts a minimum 36 inches into hole with 4 inches of concrete below the end of the post. The top exposed surface of the concrete footing shall be sloped to shed water and provide a neat appearance when completed.

3. Provide 1 5/8" top rail through line posts and splice with 7-inch-long rail sleeves.

4. Stretch fabric between terminal posts or at all intervals of 100 feet maximum, whichever is less.

5. Position bottom of fabric one inch above finish grade.

6. Fasten fabric to top rail, line posts, and braces and bottom tension wire on rail with wire ties maximum 15 inches on center.

7. Attach fabric to end and corner posts with tension bars and tension bar clips.

8. Install bottom tension wire stretched taut between terminal posts.

9. Brace each gate and corner posts to adjacent line post with horizontal center brace rail and diagonal truss rods. Install brace rail, one bay from end and post gates.

10. Provide gate posts: 2" x 8'; 2 ½" x 8'; 3" x 8'; 4" x 10'6"; 6 5/8" x 10'6"; 8 5/8" x 10'6" as applicable.

11. Install gate fabric shall match the fence.

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Name of Bidder:

For purposes of evaluation, this form will be interpreted as follows:

Quantity: is provided for bid evaluation purposes only and does not indicate quantity of work to be ordered.

Unit price: Unit price should be numeric. Unit prices left blank will be deemed "no bid", and a unit price of $0 will be deemed "included at no charge".

AWARD: The award will be all-or-none.

Item Bid: Item bid, where applicable, should be the manufacturer & model# or name of product you will supply if awarded. If left blank or "as specified" is entered the item will be considered to have insufficient information to evaluate.

Failure to respond as requested may result in rejection of item(s) as non-responsive.

CHAIN LINK FENCING

(Attachment A)

ALL materials, labor and equipment INCLUDING framework, fence fabric, line posts, corner/terminal posts, top rail, dome caps, tension wires, anchorage (concrete, core drill, jackhammer holes included) and fittings.

All fabricated and installed per specifications and drawings herein.

Item Quantity Unit Description Unit Price Extended Total

1 100 LF 4' Chain Link Fencing

2 100 LF 6' Chain Link Fencing

3 100 LF 8' Chain Link Fencing

4 100 LF 10' Chain Link Fencing

5 100 LF 10' Tennis Court Fencing

6 100 LF 4' Chain Link Fencing, Vinyl Coated

7 100 LF 6' Chain Link Fencing, Vinyl Coated

8 100 LF 8' Chain Link Fencing, Vinyl Coated

BID PROPOSAL FORM

ITBS-043-23/JR

Name of Bidder: _________ _

CHAIN LINK SWING GATES

(Attachment B) ALL materials, labor and equipment INCLUDING framework, fence fabric, tension wires, anchorage (concrete, core drill, jackhammer holes included) terminal gate posts, dome caps, fittings and required gate hinges and hardware. All fabricated and installed per specifications and drawings herein. Welded chain and lock provided and installed by DCPS. See sections 4.0 and 4.4.

1 EA

Up to 4' x 4' Chain Link Single Walk

Gate

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4' to 6' x 4' Chain Link Single Walk

Gate

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6' to 8' x 4' Chain Link Single Walk

Gate

1 EA

Up to 4' x 6' Chain Link Single Walk

Gate

1 EA

4' to 6' x 6' Chain Link Single Walk

Gate

1 EA

6' to 8' x 6' Chain Link Single Walk

Gate

1 EA

Up to 4' x 8' Chain Link Single Walk

Gate

1 EA

4' to 6' x 8' Chain Link Single Walk

Gate

1 EA

6' to 8' x 8' Chain Link Single Walk

Gate

1 EA

Up to 4' x 10' Chain Link Single Walk

Gate

1 EA

4' to 6' x 10' Chain Link Double Walk

Gate

1 EA

6' to 8' x 10' Chain Link Double Walk

Gate allen.henriksen allen.henriksen Typewritten Text Supervisor Per Hour________________ Foreman Per Hour ________________ Worker Per Hour ________________ Material Markup % ________________ allen.henriksen

Unit costs Attachment C

Vendor Address Form

Business Name

Remit to Address

City

State

Zip Code

Phone Number

Fax Number

Contact Name

E Mail Address

Tax ID Number

Please submit a copy of your Company’s W-9 Form

Standard Insurance Limits for Goods and Ancillary Services

Workers Compensation (WC): Statutory Limits – required in all contracts

Bodily injury by Accident – each employee $100,000

Bodily injury by Disease – each employee $100,000

Bodily injury by Disease – policy limit $500,000

Commercial General Liability (CGL):

Each Occurrence Limit $1,000,000

Personal & Advertising Injury Limit $1,000,000

General Aggregate Limit $2,000,000

Products/Completed Ops. Aggregate Limit $2,000,000

Automobile Liability

Combined Single Limit $1,000,000

Additional Insured: The vendor shall add the “Barrow County Board of Education” as an additional insured under the commercial general liability policy. This will need to be noted in the description area of the certificate and/or checked off in the additional insured column.

E-VERIFY AFFIDAVIT

Georgia Security and Immigration compliance Act: e-Verify and SAVE

Program Overview

[OCGA §13-10-91]

Pursuant to the "Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act," Barrow County School Barrow County School System is required to have all of its Contractors register and participate in the federal work authorization program to verify information of all new employees. Contractors or subcontractors cannot enter a contract with the School Barrow County School System for the physical performance of services unless the Contractors or subcontractors register and participate in the federal work authorization program to verify information of all new employees. O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91. Each Contractor is urged to complete the attached Affidavit.

Affirmative language will be included in contracts for the performance of services regarding the above requirement. The School Barrow County School System will require an affidavit from a Contractor showing its compliance with the requirements of O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91 at the time a contract for the performance of physical services is executed. The contract shall include language referencing this obligation and providing that failure to supply an affidavit evidencing such compliance (or to continue to meet the statutory obligation during the life of the contract) shall constitute a material breach of the contract.

To register for the E-Verify Program, visit www.uscis.gov. Your bid will not be accepted without this e-verify number.

In compliance with the Request for Proposal and to all the terms and conditions imposed herein, the undersigned offers and agrees to furnish the services in accordance with the attached signed proposal.