Citywide Fending Materials, Installation, Repair, and Removal

The City of Charlottesville is requesting sealed bids on an on-call fencing contract covering materials, installation, repair, and removal services citywide under IFB 27-21, with bids due August 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The scope encompasses all labor, supervision, materials, and equipment necessary to complete fencing work as defined in individual task orders issued during the contract term. All contractors performing construction work for the City must be licensed under Virginia Code Title 54.1, Chapter 11 and provide a State Corporation Commission identification number or documentation of exemption.

No specific contract value or contract term is stated in the solicitation. Bids exceeding $200,000 require a bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount or acceptable alternative security. All pricing must be submitted as FOB Destination—Freight Prepaid and Allowed, exclusive of taxes; contractors remain responsible for applicable local taxes including the Charlottesville City Business, Professional and Occupational License Tax.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder complying with all material provisions of the IFB. Prior to contract award and work commencement, contractors must submit required insurance and bonds per City requirements and secure all necessary permits, fees, tests, and inspections. Bids remain binding for 90 days after opening unless extended by mutual consent.

The City has scheduled a non-mandatory public bid opening for August 27, 2026 at 2:15 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. No pre-bid meeting was scheduled. The Project Manager is Kathryn McNannay, Management Analyst, reachable at (434) 970-3810. Sealed bids are submitted through the City's OpenGov procurement portal.