BL153-26 Purchase and Installation of Fence on an Annual Contract

Gwinnett County is soliciting sealed bids under Invitation to Bid BL153-26 for annual fence and gate installation and repair at County facilities, with bids due December 15, 2026 at 2:50 p.m. local time. The County intends to award to one service provider, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, though it reserves the right to make an award deemed in its best interest. The source names no set-aside or preference program.

Scope covers demolition, removal, repair, and installation of galvanized chain link, coated chain link, wood, aluminum, rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC), pasture, wood barrier/guardrail, and playground barrier fence, plus security enhancements including concertina wire and barbed wire. Contractors must provide all labor, supervision, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, and incidentals. Qualifications include at least three references for services of similar size and scope completed within the past three years. The awarded contractor must carry insurance rated A.M. Best A-7 or higher from an insurer authorized to do business in Georgia.

The contract is annual with four one-year renewal options. Approximate annual quantities on the bid schedule are estimates only, with no guaranteed minimum. Pricing is unit-based, limited to two decimal places. For new fence installations exceeding $20,000, the County reserves the right to solicit competitive quotes. Rental equipment not part of normal installation equipment is reimbursed at cost with no markup, contingent on advance approval and submitted receipts. Materials and workmanship carry a one-year warranty, and labor carries a separate one-year warranty. Work must begin within ten business days of the purchase order date and finish within thirty days unless otherwise agreed in writing. Emergency safety requests require same-day completion, including weekends and holidays, with a one-hour callback and two-to-six-hour crew arrival. The bid opening will be held virtually.