Crockett lake preserve fencing

Pasco County is seeking a qualified vendor to provide clearing and installation services for boundary line fencing at Crockett Lake Preserve located at 12950 Tinley Road in New Port Richey, Florida. The project involves installing 6,608 linear feet of 4-foot Red Brand field fence with specific post requirements, four 4-foot by 16-foot galvanized farm gates, 1,145 linear feet of 6-foot high black vinyl chain link knuckle barb fence, and one 6-foot by 12-foot double drive black vinyl chain link gate. Contractors must clear debris and brush from 7,753 linear feet of fence line, with all posts set 12 feet on center and a minimum of 24 inches in the ground. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for January 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET, with written questions due by January 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Bids are due online via Bonfire by 1:30 p.m. ET on January 20, 2026, with a public bid opening at 2:00 p.m. ET the same day. Vendors must be Florida-licensed contractors with at least three years of experience in similar services, and must obtain and maintain all required permits at their own expense.

The solicitation includes local business preferences for vendors maintaining a physical address in Pasco County or neighboring counties for at least twelve months prior to bid opening. Contractors must be registered with the Florida Department of State Division of Corporations and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program. The county reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible vendor by line item or to multiple vendors. Specific insurance requirements include workers' compensation ($100,000), general liability ($2,000,000), and automobile liability ($1,000,000). Vendors must provide a one-year warranty on workmanship and materials and will be responsible for any damage or personal injury resulting from their operations. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive requirements suggest a significant infrastructure project with potential for substantial investment in fencing and site preparation services.