Fence Installation (Okeechobee)

The Housing Department of the Seminole Tribe of Florida is requesting bids on fence installation services in Okeechobee, Florida under ITB-LD 149-2026, with bids due September 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (ET) and a mandatory pre-bid conference on September 3, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. (ET). A Seminole Tribal and STOFI business preference allowing up to 4% higher bids applies to qualified Tribal or STOFI-owned businesses, not to exceed $200,000.

Bidders must meet minimum qualifications: an existing active funded service agreement with the Tribe's Housing Department, current certified licensing as a Certified General Contractor, Certified Building Contractor, Certified Residential Contractor, or Specialty Contractor for fence installations at the state level or comparable county registration, a minimum of two years of experience in similar services, and adequate organizational resources. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of $500,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 general aggregate, Automobile Liability of $300,000, and Workers' Compensation as required by law. All anticipated subcontractors require prior written approval from the Tribe.

The scope includes brush removal, supply and installation of a 6-foot high wood fence in natural color, installation of two 6-foot wide by 6-foot high manual pedestrian swing gates, installation of fence line, gate, corner, and terminal posts concrete-encased two feet deep with ten-inch diameter, scheduling utility locates prior to digging, providing all associated hardware per industry standards, and daily jobsite cleanup. Work must commence within forty-five calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within sixty calendar days. Bid prices must remain fixed and firm for a minimum of 180 calendar days from the bid due date. Questions are due September 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (ET). The Tribe reserves the right to split the award among multiple respondents. Bidder notification is expected within sixty calendar days of the bid due date.