Fence Installation (Okeechobee)

The Housing Department of the Seminole Tribe of Florida is requesting bids for fence installation services at Brighton Reservation in Okeechobee, Florida under ITB-LD 163-2026, with bids due October 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM and a mandatory pre-bid conference on September 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is required for bid eligibility; prospective bidders arriving more than 10 minutes late will be disqualified.

The solicitation encourages bids from Seminole Tribal Member and STOFI-owned businesses, offering preference to qualified tribal entities bidding within 4 percent of the lowest non-tribal bid for construction projects not to exceed $200,000. Bidders must be prime contractors with an active-funded service agreement with the Tribe's Housing Department, current relevant contractor licensing (State Certified General/Building/Residential Contractor or County Registered Contractor Class A/B/C or Specialty Fence Contractor), a minimum of five years of experience in similar services, and adequate insurance (Commercial General Liability of $500,000 per occurrence, Automobile Liability of $300,000 combined, and Workers' Compensation or proof of exemption).

The scope comprises supply and installation of approximately 350 feet of six-foot-high white PVC panel privacy fencing, one 6-foot by 4-foot gate return, and one 12-foot by 6-foot manual vehicle double swing gate with associated hardware. Concrete-encased posts must be installed 24 inches deep below existing grade. All utilities must be located prior to excavation. Work must commence within 30 calendar days of Notice to Proceed and be completed within 30 calendar days. Subcontracting is permitted only with Tribe-approved subcontractors disclosed at bid submission. Pricing is fixed and firm for 180 days from the bid due date. Evaluation factors include on-time submission, license requirements, projected completion date, previous performance, qualifications, current workload capacity, and price compared to market. Questions are due September 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Award notification is expected within 60 calendar days of the bid due date.