Fencing Material IFB

Contra Costa County Public Works Road Maintenance Division is seeking bids for a comprehensive fencing material procurement through Invitation for Bid (IFB-CONTR-0000000019). The county requires qualified vendors to supply an extensive range of fencing materials including 6' brown slated fences, cyclone fences, hog rings, tension bars, hog panels, expanded metal, posts, nuts and bolts, and barbed wire rolls. Bidders must be registered with the county and located within a 25-mile radius of Martinez, California, with capabilities for customer pickup and freight options. The initial contract term is three years, with potential for two additional one-year renewals. Evaluation criteria will focus on total bid amount, compliance with specifications, and customer references, with the county selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all requirements. The solicitation was released on July 1, 2025, with bids due by July 29, 2025, at 3:30 P.M. PDT, and pricing will remain firm for the first year with potential adjustments based on the Metals & Metal Products: Steel Fencing and Fence Gates Producer Price Index.

The county offers specific set-aside opportunities for businesses, including a local business preference for vendors with a principal place of business in Contra Costa County for at least six months. Businesses can self-certify across multiple enterprise categories such as Small Business Enterprise (SBE), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and Local Business Enterprise (LBE). The registration is valid for a three-year period, with businesses encouraged to register on the county's e-Outreach system. Payment terms are net 30 days, and the county may award the contract to multiple contractors. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the fencing material procurement suggests a significant contract value. Businesses must complete the Business Opportunities Registration and Certification Form, understanding that material misrepresentations could result in contract termination and removal from county databases.