Fence Installation (Labelle)

The Seminole Tribe of Florida's Housing Department is seeking qualified contractors to perform a fence installation project located at 3500 Eucalyptus Blvd. in Labelle, Florida, within Highlands County. The procurement is structured as an Invitation to Bid (ITB-LD 124-2025) for constructing a specific fence configuration involving a four-foot tall wooden fence with an X design, utilizing pressure-treated wood and chicken wire. The project requires installing one four-foot walk-in gate and one ten-foot manual vehicle gate. Contractors must possess appropriate state or county licensing, such as a Certified General Contractor, Certified Building Contractor, Residential Contractor, or Specialty Contractor for fence installations. Key procurement dates include a mandatory Pre-Bid Conference scheduled for October 29, 2025, at 10:30 AM, a deadline for questions on November 3, 2025, and bid submissions due on November 10, 2025. The selected contractor will be expected to commence work within 21 calendar days of receiving the purchase order and complete the project within 14 calendar days thereafter.

The solicitation demonstrates a strong preference for Seminole Tribal and STOFI-owned businesses, with potential price consideration given to such vendors. Contractors must provide current liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, with specific insurance requirements detailed in the procurement documents. The Seminole Tribe reserves multiple procurement flexibilities, including the ability to select minority vendors, award contracts to multiple contractors, and negotiate pricing terms. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the provided documentation, the project appears to be a targeted infrastructure improvement for the tribe's housing department. The procurement process emphasizes local and tribal business participation, suggesting a potential set-aside or preference mechanism for disadvantaged or tribal-affiliated enterprises. Prospective bidders should carefully review all documentation, particularly the ITB-LD 124-2025 document, to fully understand the comprehensive requirements and evaluation criteria for this fence installation project.