Elderly fencing project

The Gila River Indian Community Procurement Department is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB-0640-CSD) for an Elderly Fencing Project consisting of the installation of chain link fencing at approximately 58 elderly residential homes located within Districts One through Six of the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona. The scope of work requires contractors to furnish all labor, tools, equipment, materials, services, and transportation necessary to install approximately 400 linear feet of five-foot-tall galvanized chain link fencing at each residential location, along with site-specific clearing, grading, and debris removal of the fence line. Each home installation includes either an 18-foot, 20-foot, or 23-foot wide double swing gate and a four-foot wide single swing gate. Qualified contractors must submit detailed bids with unit prices for chain link fence installation, deductible pricing for installations with less than 400 linear feet, and pricing for various gate configurations, with all bids submitted as all-inclusive 100 percent costs. The contractor must provide a two-year warranty covering all phases of workmanship free from defects following final completion and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000, workers compensation as required by Arizona law, and excess liability of $2,000,000. Submission deadlines include questions by Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with responses provided by Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.; bids must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire e-Procurement portal by Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., with bid opening scheduled for 11:30 a.m. the same day via WebEx, bid review and selection on Thursday, May 28, 2026, and vendor notification expected by Monday, June 1, 2026.

The Gila River Indian Community implements a Native American preference program, offering qualified Indian-Owned economic enterprises preference if their bid falls within the applicable percentage threshold of the lowest responsive bid. The contractor must obtain a Tribal Business License prior to commencing work and comply with the Community's Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance, Tribal Native Plant Ordinance, and all applicable tribal laws and regulations. Required submittal documents include the Solicitation/Offer/Fee Bid Form, Statement of Bidders Qualifications, Previous Participation Certification, Authorization to Release Information, Debarment Certification, Indian Enterprise Qualification Statement (if applicable), Non-Collusive Affidavit, licenses and certifications, W9 form, insurance certificates, and audited financial statements. The Gila River Indian Community is exempt from all material, sales, and construction services taxes, which may impact overall project costs. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available procurement documentation.