Security Fence Replacement, Fox Point Hurricane Barrier, Providence, RI

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New England District is seeking to procure security fence replacement services at the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier in Providence, Rhode Island. The contractor will demolish and remove existing metal railings and chain-link fence from a concrete hurricane barrier structure and install new vinyl-coated chain link fence, barbed wire, and a pedestrian gate. Key requirements include core-drilling fence posts into steel-reinforced concrete, installing approximately 122 linear feet of 8-foot-high vinyl-coated chain link fence, and providing a one-year warranty on materials and workmanship. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price arrangement with a 240-day performance period, and work must be completed Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. All vendors must maintain active SAM.gov registration, and the solicitation closes on September 22, 2025. An amendment was issued on September 18, 2025, providing clarification on barbed wire installation requirements following a site visit attended by six companies.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors) with a small business size standard of $19 million. The estimated contract value ranges between $25,000 and $100,000, reflecting the moderate scope of the construction work. The project involves installing 122 linear feet of new fencing, a 30-inch-wide pedestrian gate with specific post embedment requirements, and comprehensive barbed wire installation along designated sections. Work will be performed at the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier location in Providence, RI 02905, specifically on the east abutment of the concrete hurricane barrier structure near the intersection of Bridge and Tockwotton Streets. The site is accessible from a public sidewalk over stone riprap, with contractor staging areas and street parking available adjacent to the work location.