Farm Fence Installation

The City of Livonia Department of Parks and Recreation is requesting bids for removal and installation of farm fencing at Greenmead Historical Park, 20501 Newburgh Road, Livonia, Michigan, with bids due August 11, 2026 through bidnetdirect.com. An optional pre-bid site visit is available by appointment during the week of August 3, 2026.

The scope consists of removal of all existing metal t-posts and wire mesh fence along Newburgh Road and installation of new ground-contact rated pressure-treated wooden posts (minimum 4-inch diameter, spaced every 8 feet) with heavy-duty galvanized woven wire fencing (48 inches high, 12.5-gauge or 14-gauge). Installation must include posts buried to frost line with gravel drainage, tension wires along top and bottom, mid-run bracing to prevent sagging, and sealing of wooden post ends. The awarded contractor assumes responsibility for all required permits, licenses, inspections, approvals, associated fees, equipment, personnel, and refuse haul-away.

Bidders must provide three references with contact information for similar projects completed within the last five years and submit a detailed price breakdown and total work time needed for completion. Bids must clearly indicate whether all specifications will be followed and whether permits are included. Any exceptions to specifications must be noted on the bid form.

The awarded contractor must provide a Certificate of Insurance Form 1304A, evidence of public liability and property damage insurance, motor vehicle insurance, worker's compensation insurance, and Owner's/Contractor's Protective Insurance. If subcontractors are used, material and labor bonds are required.

Project completion is required by October 30, 2026. Official bid documents are available exclusively through the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN) website at www.mitn.info to ensure access to any addenda.