2026-12 animal shelter fencing

The Habersham County Board of Commissioners in Georgia is soliciting proposals for the construction of fencing and outdoor dog yard infrastructure at a new Animal Shelter facility. This Request for Proposals (RFP) encompasses five distinct components: a perimeter fence (approximately 338 linear feet of 5' black vinyl coated chain link), a dog bonding fence (approximately 170 linear feet), a pond fence (approximately 659 linear feet), a dog park (approximately 751 linear feet), and 34 individual dog yard enclosures (approximately 384 linear feet of 6' galvanized chain link with 6 gauge 1" mesh). Bidders must submit detailed pricing broken down by each fence component and provide supporting documentation including three professional references from the past three years, a completed W-9 form, an E-Verify affidavit, and an ACH authorization form. All bidders are required to provide proof of general liability insurance, worker's compensation insurance, and any other insurance required by state and federal law, with Habersham County Government listed as an additional insured. Key dates include a mandatory pre-bid meeting on April 23, 2026, at 1:30 PM EST at the Habersham County Administration Building, a written question submission deadline of April 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, and a proposal submission deadline of May 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST to the Habersham County Purchasing Department at 130 Jacobs Way, Suite 302, Clarksville, GA 30523. The tentative award date is May 16, 2026, with contract performance extending from award through completion of all work.

Habersham County encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Female Business Enterprises (FBE), and Small Business Enterprises (SBE) as subcontractors or independent bidders, though no formal set-asides are specified in the procurement documents. The County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, award in multiple phases, and exercise discretion in evaluating submissions based on the materials presented. As a tax-exempt governmental entity, Habersham County will provide its Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Exemption number upon request to the successful contractor. No specific budget amount, funding source, or incumbent vendor information is disclosed in the available RFP documentation. Bidders should consult the detailed Fence Map document provided to accurately assess project scope, determine material quantities, and develop precise cost estimates based on the depicted fence lines, measurements, and facility design.