Fence Installation (Big Cypress)

The Housing Department of the Seminole Tribe of Florida is requesting bids on fence installation services at Big Cypress Reservation under ITB-LD 167-2026, with bids due November 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET and a mandatory pre-bid conference on October 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET in Clewiston, Florida. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is required for bid eligibility.

A preference for Seminole Tribal Member vendors and STOFI-owned businesses applies — such vendors receive preference if their bids are within four percent (not to exceed $200,000) of the lowest non-Tribal Member business bid for construction projects.

The scope comprises supply and installation of approximately 949 linear feet of five-foot-high black chain-link fencing, one five-foot gate, and one twelve-foot-wide by five-foot-high manual vehicle gate. All posts must be concrete-encased two feet below grade. Bidders must schedule utility locates, provide all associated hardware per industry standards, and perform daily jobsite cleanup. Work must commence within twenty calendar days of the Purchase Order or Notice to Proceed and be completed within thirty calendar days.

Qualified bidders must be prime contractors holding current relevant licensure, evidence of at least two years of similar experience, and adequate insurance coverage: Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million general aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1 million combined), and Workers' Compensation, with the Tribe named as additional insured. Subcontracting requires advance written Tribe approval and use of Tribe-approved firms only. Contractors bear responsibility for all permits, Florida Building Code and OSHA compliance, and debris removal. Pricing must remain fixed and firm for a minimum of 180 days from the bid due date, with any adjustments requiring written Tribe approval.

Vendors not already registered must complete the Tribe's Vendor Application and Registration program upon selection. The Tribe reserves the right to reject any or all bids, split awards among multiple contractors, and rescind awards if awardees are inflexible in contract negotiations. Questions are due October 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.