25-021 Install Chain Link Fence at Tennis and Pickleball Facilities

The City of Decatur is seeking sealed bids for ITB No. 25-021 to install chain link fencing at the Tennis and Pickle Ball Facilities located at Point Mallard Park in Alabama. The project requires installing black, 8-gauge, knuckled chain link fencing with specific dimensional requirements: the Tennis Facility needs 966 linear feet of 8-foot tall fencing with 2 cantilever gates, 2 five-foot walk gates, and 2 four-foot walk gates, while the Pickle Ball Facility requires 822 linear feet with identical gate specifications. Bidders must submit sealed proposals before Thursday, April 10th, 2025 at 2:00 pm to the Purchasing Conference Room at 701 Railroad Street NW, Decatur, AL 35601. Contractors are advised to contact Aaron Lang, Parks and Recreation Maintenance Superintendent, at (256) 341-4762 for site visits or clarifications about the project scope. The procurement process requires compliance with the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, which includes verifying employment eligibility through the E-verify program.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or specific restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must be prepared to assume responsibility for locating underground utilities and comply with standard municipal procurement terms and conditions. The City reserves the right to modify the bid, award to single or multiple vendors, and reject any or all submissions. No bid bond is required for this procurement. While a specific budget range is not disclosed in the documentation, interested vendors should be prepared to provide comprehensive fencing installation services with precise specifications for both the Tennis and Pickle Ball facilities. Potential bidders should have expertise in municipal recreational facility fencing installation, demonstrate compliance with local employment verification requirements, and be capable of meeting the technical specifications outlined in the invitation to bid.