Portable Outfield Fence IFB 6 17 2025.pdf

The document is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Town of Abington, Massachusetts, soliciting bids for a portable outfield fencing system. The town is seeking a 600-foot-long SportaFence or equivalent portable outfield fencing system, consisting of 5'x10' premium wheeled panels with black vinyl chain link fencing that can be interconnected and will be covered with a yellow plastic safety topper. The bid deadline is 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, with the bid opening to be held at the Town Managers Office. The delivery of the fencing system must be made at 1 Ralph Hamlin Lane, Abington, MA by no later than April 10, 2025, unless otherwise agreed by the town.

The bid requires detailed vendor information and specifications, including panel construction (5-foot-tall 1 5/8" galvanized steel frames), black vinyl chain link fencing, collapsible panel legs, and the ability to connect panels without gaps. The fencing must be able to withstand winds up to 40 mph and be suitable for towing over natural grass surfaces. The successful bidder will be required to provide the manufacturer's standard warranty, and all shipping and handling charges must be included in the bid price. The town reserves the right to reject any bid that does not meet the specifications or is deemed incomplete, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder based on the ability to meet the town's requirements.