REQUIRED SOLICITATION RFB-IS-26200635.pdf

This Request for Bids (RFB-IS-26200635) is issued by the State of California through an Independent School District for the design, installation, and construction of K9 fencing engineered specifically for canine containment and facility applications under Contract No. 16208P/CIS. The project requires responsive and responsible bidders to demonstrate expertise in canine facility fencing installation, meeting detailed technical specifications for fence materials, construction methodologies, dimensions, post spacing, and hardware standards. The bid submission deadline is March 5, 2026, with the solicitation posted on February 18, 2026. Site visits are available for prospective bidders to inspect project locations and assess existing conditions prior to bid submission; all attendees must execute the ISD Job Walk Liability Waiver prior to accessing the site. Bidders must complete and submit all required forms specified in Appendix A: Purchasing Required Forms, including bid submission forms, certification of non-collusion statements, statements of qualifications, proof of insurance coverage, and safety compliance documentation.

Contract award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on either a lump-sum or unit-price basis as specified in the bid documents. The solicitation indicates that California procurement policies may include set-asides for small businesses or other designated contractor categories, though specific designations for disadvantaged enterprises are not detailed in the available summaries. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement materials. Bidders must comply with all mandatory technical requirements outlined in the REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS document and demonstrate integration capability with existing site infrastructure and conditions. The contract will be funded through the State of California's budget allocation for facilities and infrastructure improvements; specific budget amounts and award values are not disclosed in the available solicitation summaries but should be reviewed in the complete RFB and all exhibits, including Exhibit 6, which contains pricing, specification, or bidding information relevant to the project scope and cost structure.