Fence Installation (Labelle)

The Seminole Tribe of Florida's Housing Department is seeking qualified contractors to perform a fence installation project located at 7572 9th Terrace in Labelle, Florida, within Hendry County. The procurement, identified as ITB-LD 127-2025, requires the installation of a six-foot tall black chain-link fence with two twenty-foot wide manual vehicle gates. Contractors must complete all fence installation work within fourteen calendar days of receiving the purchase order, with a total project timeline of thirty calendar days. Key qualifications include holding a state or county contractor certification, maintaining current liability insurance, and demonstrating at least two years of experience in similar services. Bidders will be evaluated based on multiple factors including on-time submission, licensing, projected completion timeline, previous performance, and pricing. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 29, 2025, at 11:45 AM ET at the project site, and bidders must submit any questions by November 3, 2025, with final bids due by November 10, 2025.

The solicitation provides a preference for Seminole Tribal Member and STOFI-owned businesses, allowing them to match the lowest bid within 3-4% for non-construction and construction projects, with maximum thresholds of $100,000 and $200,000 respectively. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the attached Schedule of Values document provides a framework for comprehensive project cost accounting, including categories for general conditions, supervision, fencing, gate fabrication, and concrete work. The Seminole Tribe reserves the right to award the contract to multiple contractors, suggesting potential flexibility in vendor selection. The project appears to be part of broader housing department improvements and will follow strict permitting and inspection protocols. Potential bidders should carefully review the detailed documentation, including the reference photo and Schedule of Values, to ensure full compliance with the procurement requirements.