Chain-link Fence Purchase and Installation

The Department of Transportation Maritime Administration seeks purchase and installation of a chain-link fence at its Division of Gulf Operations Warehouse Loading Dock & Parking Area in New Orleans, Louisiana, with quotations due August 21, 2026. The procurement is a total small business set-aside restricted to firms certified under NAICS code 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), with a small business size standard of $19 million.

Place of performance is Poland Street Wharf, Berth 3, Door 38, New Orleans, LA 70146. The scope requires removal and disposal of the existing fence in compliance with local regulations, followed by purchase and installation of a commercial-grade black vinyl-coated chain-link fence system. The replacement fence must be 7 feet tall with specified post diameters: top rail 1 5/8 inches, line posts 2 inches, end and corner posts 3 inches, walk gate posts 3 inches, and drive gate post 4 inches, with all posts flanged to concrete. The system includes two 4-foot walk gates and one 20-foot aluminum cantilever gate with aluminum frame construction. The contractor bears full responsibility for labor, materials, delivery, unloading, storage, and safety equipment. A standard commercial warranty covering all parts, materials, and labor is required. The Contracting Officer will conduct periodic inspections with final acceptance upon completion and receipt of required submittals.

Award will be on a firm fixed-price basis using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation. Questions are due August 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST to Carolyn Quinn, Carolyn.quinn@dot.gov. All offerors must be registered and active in SAM at quote submission. Post-award invoices must be submitted through the Department of Transportation's DELPHI system (iSupplier module).