Fencing, post & rail, furnish and install, term contract

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners is seeking competitive bids for the furnish and installation of post and rail fencing through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Purchasing Department. The procurement encompasses six fence types—diamond single rail, diamond double rail, two-hole split rail with and without wire mesh, and three-hole split rail with and without wire mesh—along with removal and disposal services for existing fencing and installation of bull gates in three sizes (12-foot, 14-foot, and 16-foot). Annual estimated quantities range from 1,000 to 46,000 linear feet depending on fence type, with estimated quantities for bull gate installations at eight 12-foot units, three 14-foot units, and three 16-foot units. Bidders must possess a Fence Contractor's License issued by the State of Florida or Palm Beach County Construction Industry Licensing Board, provide a minimum of three project references within the past three years, and maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence, Business Auto Liability Insurance at $500,000 combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance compliant with Florida Statute Chapter 440. The successful bidder shall warranty all materials and workmanship for one year and labor for ninety days from delivery and acceptance, and must maintain current licensing, permits, and a Palm Beach County Local Business Tax Receipt throughout the contract term. The bid submission deadline is October 6, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. local time at the Palm Beach County Purchasing Department, 50 South Military Trail, Suite 110, West Palm Beach, Florida. The contract shall be awarded for an initial twelve-month term with the option to renew for four additional twelve-month periods contingent upon mutual written agreement and appropriation of funds, with all unit prices remaining firm for the initial term and any subsequent renewals unless modified by special conditions.

Palm Beach County has established a minimum 15 percent Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal for this solicitation, with evaluation preferences available to SBE-responsive bidders when the low bidder is non-responsive. Local preference provisions allow a five percent cost reduction consideration for bidders with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades. No incumbent contractor or current contractor information is provided in the available documentation. The procurement documents do not disclose specific award values or budget ranges for the contract. Interested parties should review the complete bid package included in the attachments file (17-003-CC ATTACHMENTS.pdf) to obtain comprehensive information regarding detailed specifications, evaluation criteria, submission requirements, and any additional contract award details not fully delineated in the primary solicitation documents.