Request_for_Bid_Golf_Course_Netting_and_Pole_Work_-_Taylor_Meadows.pdf

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Taylor Meadows Golf Course Netting Project 2026
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IFB-DATE26-21
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Wayne County, Michigan

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This is a Request for Bid issued by the City of Taylor, Michigan for golf course netting and pole work services at Taylor Meadows Golf Course located at 25360 Ecorse Road, Taylor, MI 48180. The project encompasses two primary scopes of work: removal and replacement of safety netting at Hole #13, which includes 15 poles approximately 40 feet above ground spaced 50 feet apart, and removal of eleven existing poles at Hole #14. Contractors must provide all labor, equipment, materials, supervision, transportation, and disposal services necessary to complete the work in accordance with project specifications. The City requires sealed bids submitted electronically via the eProcurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/taylormi or physically to the City Clerk's Office at 23555 Goddard Road, Taylor MI 48180 prior to 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Site inspections are mandatory, with contractors responsible for verifying existing pole locations, netting dimensions, access routes for equipment, underground utilities, and soil conditions. The bid format requires itemized pricing for removal of existing netting, furnishing and installation of new netting, removal of eleven poles, disposal of materials, equipment and lifts, permits and fees, mobilization and demobilization, and other applicable costs.

Bidders must submit detailed, itemized bids with a total lump sum price and provide a proposed project schedule identifying mobilization and completion dates. Contractors may propose optional alternates for pole materials, netting types, or performance-enhancing alternatives priced separately from the base bid. Bidder qualifications must include company information, years in business, relevant experience with golf course netting and tall pole installations, minimum three project references, proof of licenses and certifications, general liability insurance, workers' compensation insurance, safety program documentation, equipment descriptions, and information on any proposed subcontractors. Preference may be given to contractors with demonstrated experience installing golf course safety netting and 40-foot-plus structures. The contractor shall provide warranty information for new poles, netting, foundations, hardware, attachment systems, and workmanship. All work must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws; the contractor is responsible for obtaining required permits and protecting existing infrastructure from damage. Upon completion, the contractor must remove all debris, restore disturbed areas, repair any damage caused by construction activities, and leave the site clean and ready for normal golf course operations.

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REQUEST FOR BID

Golf Course Netting and Pole Work

Project: Golf Course Netting and Pole Installation/Removal

1. INVITATION TO BID

The Owner is requesting competitive bids from qualified and experienced contractors for golf course netting and pole removal/installation services for the Taylor Meadows Golf

Course located at 25360 Ecorse Rd, Taylor, MI 48180.

The project includes the removal and installation of safety netting and support poles at multiple golf course holes. The successful contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, equipment, materials, supervision, transportation, disposal, and incidental work necessary to complete the project in accordance with the specifications outlined in this

Request for Bid.

Contractors are encouraged to inspect the site prior to submitting a bid and should include all costs necessary to provide a complete and operational installation.

2. PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK

Hole #13 – Remove and Replace Netting

The contractor shall:

Remove the existing netting at Hole #13.

Carefully remove and dispose of existing netting materials.

Furnish and install new golf course netting at Hole #13. (15 poles approximately 40 feet above ground spaced 50 feet apart)

Provide all necessary hardware, attachment systems, cables, fittings, fasteners, and other materials required for a complete installation.

Ensure the new netting is properly tensioned, secured, and installed for safe and effective operation.

Coordinate work to minimize disruption to golf course operations.

Remove all construction debris and leave the work area clean upon completion.

Netting dimensions: Contractor shall field-verify existing conditions and proposed netting dimensions prior to fabrication and installation. Current Poles are 50 feet apart and extend

40 feet above ground.

Hole #14 – Remove Existing Poles

The contractor shall remove eleven (11) existing poles at Hole #14.

Work shall include:

Safely remove eleven (11) existing poles.

Dispose of removed poles and associated materials.

Remove associated hardware, cables, netting, concrete/debris, or other materials as necessary to complete the removal.

Restore and clean the work area following removal.

The contractor shall clearly identify in the bid any assumptions regarding disposal, hauling, or salvage value associated with the removed poles. Current Poles are 50 feet apart and extend 40 feet above ground.

3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall:

Provide all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, lifts, cranes, trucks, and other equipment required to complete the work.

Provide all materials required for a complete installation unless specifically identified as Owner-furnished.

Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and building requirements.

Obtain permits, inspections, or approvals required for the work, unless otherwise specified by the Owner.

Coordinate work schedules with the Owner and golf course management.

Maintain safe working conditions throughout the project.

Protect golfers, employees, visitors, buildings, landscaping, irrigation systems, cart paths, turf, and other golf course property.

Coordinate with the Owner regarding any work that may affect golf course play.

Maintain appropriate barricades, warning signs, and exclusion zones around active work areas.

Remove all debris and excess materials generated by the contractor.

Repair any damage to golf course property caused by the contractor's operations.

Leave all work areas in a clean and orderly condition upon completion.

4. POLE AND NETTING SPECIFICATIONS

Unless otherwise approved by the Owner, any new poles if needed shall meet the following requirements:

Item Requirement

Pole Height Extending 40 feet above ground

Pole Spacing 50 feet apart

Hole #14 Pole Removal 11

Hole #13 Netting Remove existing and install new

Item Requirement

Pole Foundations Contractor to provide (If needed)

Installation Complete turnkey installation

Contractor shall specify the proposed net material, manufacturer, finish, foundation system, and other relevant specifications with the bid.

5. SITE CONDITIONS AND FIELD VERIFICATION

Contractors are responsible for visiting and inspecting the project site prior to submitting a bid.

The contractor shall verify:

Existing pole locations and conditions.

Existing netting dimensions and attachment points.

Access for cranes, lifts, trucks, and other equipment.

Existing underground utilities and irrigation systems.

Ground and soil conditions affecting pole foundations.

Any other site conditions that may affect the cost or schedule of the work.

Failure to inspect the site shall not relieve the successful bidder of responsibility for conditions that could reasonably have been identified through a site inspection.

6. PRICING REQUIREMENTS

Contractors shall provide a detailed, itemized bid using the following format:

Scope of Work Lump Sum / Unit Price

Hole #13 – Remove Existing Netting $____________

Hole #13 – Furnish & Install New Netting $____________

Hole #14 – Remove 11 Existing Poles $____________

Scope of Work Lump Sum / Unit Price

Hole #14 – Disposal of Poles/Materials $____________

Equipment/Lifts/Crane $____________

Permits/Fees $____________

Mobilization/Demobilization $____________

Other: __________________________ $____________

TOTAL BID PRICE $____________

Contractors shall clearly identify any items that are excluded from the bid.

7. ALTERNATES

Contractors may provide optional pricing for any recommended alternatives, including:

Alternative pole materials or designs.

Alternative netting materials.

Extended or upgraded netting systems.

Additional poles or netting.

Optional warranties or maintenance programs.

Other cost-saving or performance-enhancing alternatives.

All alternates shall be clearly identified and priced separately from the base bid.

8. SCHEDULE

The contractor shall provide a proposed project schedule with the bid.

Anticipated Start Date: __________________

Anticipated Completion Date: ______________

The contractor shall identify:

Estimated mobilization date.

Estimated duration of work.

Anticipated number of working days.

Any anticipated delays or scheduling constraints.

Requirements for golf course closures or restricted access.

The Owner reserves the right to coordinate the construction schedule around golf course operations and events.

9. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

Bidders shall provide the following information:

Company name and address.

Primary contact.

Years in business.

Relevant experience with golf course netting and/or tall pole installations.

Minimum of three relevant project references.

Proof of applicable licenses and certifications.

Proof of general liability insurance.

Proof of workers' compensation insurance.

Safety program information, if requested.

Description of equipment to be used for this project.

Proposed subcontractors, if applicable.

Preference may be given to contractors with demonstrated experience installing golf course safety netting and 40-foot-plus support structures.

11. SAFETY

The contractor shall be solely responsible for maintaining safe working conditions for its employees, subcontractors, golfers, guests, and the general public during construction.

Because the project involves work at heights of approximately 40 feet, all applicable fall-protection, lifting, rigging, crane, aerial-lift, and safety requirements shall be followed.

The contractor shall provide appropriate safety equipment and trained personnel for all work.

12. WARRANTY

The contractor shall state the warranty provided for:

Any new poles provided.

Netting.

Pole foundations.

Hardware and attachment systems.

Workmanship.

Proposed Warranty: __________________________________________

Any manufacturer warranties shall be provided to the Owner upon completion.

13. OWNER-FURNISHED ITEMS

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the contractor's bid shall include all materials and equipment required to complete the work.

14. PERMITS AND UTILITIES

The contractor shall identify all permits or approvals believed to be required for the project.

Before excavation, the contractor shall verify the location of underground utilities and irrigation systems and shall be responsible for protecting existing infrastructure.

Any damage caused by the contractor shall be repaired at the contractor's expense.

15. CLEANUP AND RESTORATION

Upon completion of the work, the contractor shall:

Remove all construction debris.

Remove excess materials and packaging.

Remove temporary safety equipment and barriers when appropriate.

Restore disturbed areas to their original condition as reasonably possible.

Repair damage caused by construction activities.

Leave the project site clean and ready for normal golf course operations.

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