Chain Link Fencing, Gates, and Installation - Hayes Middle

Kanawha County Schools Purchasing Department is soliciting bids for a chain link fencing, gates, and installation project at Hayes Middle School located at 830 Strawberry Rd, St. Albans, West Virginia. The procurement, identified as RFQ #26-114, requires vendors to provide and install 8-ft high fencing with seven 4-ft gates, including black slats on the residential property side. Bidders must possess a current West Virginia Contractors License and demonstrate three years of fence installation experience with at least five similar projects. The project requires comprehensive documentation, including detailed shop drawings, product data, manufacturer's technical specifications, and installation instructions. Vendors must submit a lump sum bid for materials and labor through the Bonfire Portal by December 2, 2025, at 10:30 am, with project completion mandated by February 15, 2026. Technical requirements specify aluminized steel chain-link fabric, steel pipe posts and rails, tension wire, and swing gates with galvanized hardware, adhering to ASTM standards. Evaluation will focus on the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements, with vendors required to perform field measurements and ensure zero damage to existing blacktop during installation.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The contract appears to be open to qualified contractors who can meet the technical and experience requirements. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the project involves a one-time purchase with direct coordination required with Danny Beckner from Kanawha County Schools Facilities Planning. The procurement documents do not provide a specific budget range or award value, instead requesting vendors to submit a comprehensive lump sum bid for the entire project. The pricing template indicates vendors should provide a total cost for materials and labor, along with an estimated project completion timeline. Interested contractors will need to carefully review the technical specifications and submit a competitive proposal that demonstrates their capability to successfully complete the fencing installation at Hayes Middle School within the specified timeframe and technical requirements.