Bid Specifications - Gates & Hill Playground Fences.pdf

Davison Community Schools

BID SPECIFICATIONS

Gates & Hill Playground Fencing

Davison Community Schools will be accepting sealed bids for the purchase and installation of commercial chain link fencing around school playgrounds at Gates and Hill Elementary Schools.

Bid Due Date: Monday, April 28, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. local time. Bids will be received at the Cardinal Center, 1490 N. Oak Rd, Davison, MI 48423.

Locations

● Gates Elementary - 2359 S. Irish Rd., Davison, MI 48423

● Hill Elementary - 404 Aloha St., Davison, MI 48423

Minimum required specifications:

1. Project Overview

The purpose of this project is to furnish and install commercial-grade chain link fence around designated school playground areas at Gates and Hill Elementary Schools. This fence must meet all safety, durability, and appearance standards for use in a school environment.

2. Scope of Work

The contractor will be responsible for all work related to the installation of the fence, including but not limited to:

● Site Preparation: Clearing and grading, if necessary, to ensure the fence line is free of obstacles.

● Materials Supply: Providing all materials needed for the installation, including posts, rails, chain link fabric, gates, and hardware.

● Fence Installation: Installing fence posts, chain link fabric, gates, and all necessary components to create a continuous fence line.

● Site Clean-Up: Removing all debris generated by the installation and restoring the area around the fence to a clean condition.

● Final Inspection: Conducting a walk-through with the project manager to verify the work has been completed to specifications.

3. Fence Specifications

Chain Link Fence

Gates Elementary:

Furnish and install 2,089 linear feet of 48” high 9-gauge, 2” mesh size commercial chain link fence using 3” SS40 terminal posts, 2” SS20 line posts, 1⅝” SS20 top rail, and 7-gauge bottom tension wire. Install three (3), 60” wide x 48” high walk gates in the side and rear fence lines, install one (1) new 60” wide x 48” high walk gates in the existing front fence line, one (1), hinge on the double drive gate in the rear fence line.

Hill Elementary:

Furnish and install 267 linear feet of 72” high 9-gauge, 2” mesh size commercial chain link fence using 3” SS40 terminal posts, 2½ ” SS20 line posts, 1⅝” SS20 top rail, and 7-gauge bottom tension wire. Install one (1) 8’ x 72” high double-drive gate and one (1) 16’ x 72” high on 4” Sch40 posts with box hinges and strongarm latch.

Fence Posts

• Line Posts: Spaced no more than 10 feet apart

• Terminal, Corner, and Gate Posts: Set at all corners and ends of fence runs

• Footings: Minimum 42” deep, concrete filled to meet local code and ensure stability

Gates

• Hardware: All hinges, latches, and locks must be commercial grade, galvanized, and weather-resistant

Coating and Finish

• All posts, rails, and chain link fabric must be weather resistant to prevent rust and corrosion.

4. Installation Requirements

• Fence must be installed to withstand high winds and daily wear in a school environment.

• All posts shall be set plumb and aligned correctly.

• Contractor shall follow manufacturer recommendations for installing and tensioning the chain link fabric.

• Contractor must meet all local and state building codes and regulations.

5. Prevailing Wage Requirement

This Project is subject to the Prevailing Wages on State Projects Act, MCL 408.1101, et seq. The prevailing rates of wages and fringe benefits for all classes of construction mechanics on the Project are attached. Each bidder shall comply with the Prevailing Wages on State Projects Act and, without limiting the breadth of that obligation, agrees that the following language shall be incorporated and read into any Project contract:

“A. The Contractor shall comply with, and ensure that its subcontractors comply with, the Michigan Prevailing Wage Act, MCL 408.1101, et seq. (“Act”), including but not limited to with respect to the following:

i. The rates of wages and fringe benefits to be paid to each class of mechanics shall be as required by the Agreement, but in no event less than the wage and fringe benefit rates prevailing in the locality in which the work is being performed.

ii. The Contractor and its subcontractors shall keep posted at the construction site, in a conspicuous place, a copy of all applicable prevailing wage and fringe benefit rates.

iii. The Contractor and its subcontractors shall keep an accurate record showing the name and occupation of, and the actual wages and benefits paid to, each construction mechanic that it employs in connection with the Agreement.

iv. The Contractor and its subcontractors shall maintain certified payroll records and other required records under the Act for at least three years. The Contractor shall timely provide certified payroll records to the Owner along with each requested payment.

v. The Contractor and its subcontractors shall not discharge, discipline, retaliate against, or otherwise discriminate against a construction mechanic, or threaten to do any of these things, because the construction mechanic reported or was about to report a violation or suspected violation of the Act.

vi. The Contractor and its subcontractors shall provide to the Department of Labor and Economic

Opportunity (or its designee) any records requested necessary to enforce the Act, including certified payroll, fringe benefit information, or other information necessary to ensure compliance.

B. The Contractor acknowledges that a schedule of prevailing wages and fringe benefits has been provided or otherwise made available to the Contractor.

C. The Contractor acknowledges that construction mechanics are intended beneficiaries of the contractual prevailing wage, fringe benefit, and nondiscrimination nonretaliation requirements and that any construction mechanic aggrieved by the failure of the Contractor or its subcontractors to pay prevailing wages or benefits, or by a violation of subparagraph vi, above, in addition to any other remedies provided in the Act or by law, may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction against the Contractor or its subcontractors for damages or injunctive relief and may be awarded reinstatement or other appropriate relief, and all damages sustained, together with actual costs and attorney fees at trial and on appeal.

D. The Contractor shall indemnify and hold the Owner harmless from any claim, damage, loss, or expense incurred by the Owner, including but not limited to actual attorneys’ fees, in any way related to the failure of Contractor or its subcontractors to comply with the Act.”

6. Contractor Qualifications

• Contractors must provide proof of licensing, bonding, and insurance.

• Contractor must provide at least three references for similar projects completed in the past three years.

7. Warranty

• Provide a minimum of a 1-year warranty on installation workmanship.

• Provide manufacturer warranties on all materials, including rust or corrosion guarantees for galvanized or coated components.

8. Site Access and Security

• Contractor must schedule work to minimize disruption to school activities.

• Contractor will ensure the safety and security of the job site at all times, including securing open fence sections or access points.

9. Submission Requirements

• Detailed Proposal: Outline of materials, labor costs, and estimated project timeline.

• Compliance Documentation: Proof of insurance, licenses, and compliance with prevailing wage requirements.

• References: List of similar projects with contact information.

10. Project Timeline

The installation shall be completed within 45 days from the project start date, with final completion no later than July 31, 2025.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a completed Iran Sanctions Form.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a sworn and notarized Familial Affidavit.

Note: Contractors are encouraged to visit the site before submitting a bid to verify measurements and site conditions.

A walkthrough of the above project will be conducted on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 4:00 PM starting at Hill Elem School, 404 Aloha St., Davison, MI 48423.