Fence Installation (Okeechobee)

The Housing Department of the Seminole Tribe of Florida is requesting bids for fence installation services in Okeechobee, Florida under ITB-LD 171-2026, with bids due October 19, 2026, and a mandatory pre-bid conference on October 8, 2026, at 12:30 PM at the project site. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is a condition of eligibility for award.

Seminole Tribal Member-owned and STOFI-owned businesses receive preference if their bid is equal to or less than four percent of the lowest non-Seminole Tribal Member business bid, not to exceed $200,000.

The scope encompasses supply and installation of approximately 400 linear feet of pressure-treated wood fencing in natural color at 1108 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee. The work includes one four-foot standard gate return and one twelve-foot wide by six-foot high manual vehicle gate, with all fence line, gate, corner, and terminal posts concrete encased 12 inches wide and 24 inches deep below existing grade. The contractor is responsible for utility locates prior to digging, daily jobsite cleanup, permit acquisition, and final inspection coordination with the Housing Department.

Minimum qualifications include an active funded service agreement with the Tribe's Housing Department, a current certified general contractor license, and a minimum of five years' experience in similar work. Commercial General Liability insurance with $500,000 per occurrence limits, Automobile Liability insurance with $300,000 combined bodily injury and property damage limits, and Workers' Compensation insurance as required by statute are mandatory; all policies must name the Seminole Tribe of Florida as additional insured with 30 days' notice of cancellation.

Work must commence within 30 calendar days of receiving a Purchase Order or Notice to Proceed and be completed within 90 calendar days. Questions are due October 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Bid prices must remain fixed and firm for 180 calendar days from the bid due date. Notification of award is expected within 60 calendar days of the bid due date.