Fence Improvements-Portwide

Miami-Dade County is requesting price quotations on behalf of the Port of Miami for furnishing and installing new chain link fencing or replacing existing fence components at various port locations under RPQ No. M2026-009, with sealed bids due August 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM, and mandatory pre-bid attendance required on July 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Cruise Terminal J.

This is a non-exclusive, not-to-exceed work order contract based on unit prices; the contractor is not guaranteed the full contract amount or specific work volume. Work includes chain link fencing installation with posts, braces, gates, grounding, and appurtenances at multiple port sites. The contractor must hold a primary Fence license and Electrical Contractor sub-license, obtain all permits before performing work, and respond to emergency calls within two hours on a 24/7 basis. Work may be performed during night hours to minimize disruptions to port operations.

The estimated project value is $400,000 excluding contingencies, with a maximum not-to-exceed value of $500,000 including a $10,000 dedicated allowance for performance and payment bond costs and a $90,000 allowance for unforeseen conditions and construction changes. The contract term is 24 months from Notice to Proceed or until the awarded contract value is reached, whichever comes first, with an anticipated project start date of November 1, 2026, and 730 calendar days allowed for completion. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder using unit prices established on the supplemental bid form. Performance and Payment Bonds and Bid Bonds are required. Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability of not less than $300,000 per occurrence and $600,000 aggregate, and Automobile Liability of not less than $300,000 combined single limit are mandatory. Liquidated damages are assessed at $100 per day. No Davis-Bacon wages, maintenance wages, AIPP, or DBE participation requirements apply. E-Verify employment eligibility verification is required. Requests for clarification are due in writing by July 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Sealed bids are directed to Ivonne Andres at 1080 Caribbean Way, 5th Floor, Miami, Florida 33132.