Fire Station 8 Security Fencing and Automated Gate Installation

The City of Sacramento Fire Department is requesting bids on security fencing and automated gate installation at Fire Station 8, with bids due September 1, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PST and a mandatory pre-bid conference on August 18, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. The project is federally funded through the FY 2024 State Homeland Security Grant Program and subject to prevailing wage requirements under California Labor Code Section 1720; the Local Business Enterprise 5% preference does not apply.

The scope encompasses approximately 319 linear feet of 8-foot tall galvanized chain link security fencing with privacy slats, one 20-foot automated rolling vehicular gate, one pedestrian swing gate with panic hardware, gate operators and controls, electrical work for the automated gate system, concrete footings, site preparation and restoration, utility locating coordination, system testing and commissioning, debris removal, and restoration of disturbed areas. Work must be completed and billed by December 31, 2026. Fire Station 8 is located at 5990 H Street in Sacramento, California.

Bid security is required not to exceed 10% of the total bid amount and may be submitted as a cashier's check, certified check, or bid bond. A performance bond is required upon award notification. Successful bidders must obtain a Sacramento City Business Operations Tax Certificate prior to contract award and maintain general liability ($1 million per occurrence), automobile liability ($1 million per occurrence), workers' compensation at statutory limits, and professional liability ($1 million) insurance. Payment terms are Net 30 days unless a prompt payment discount is offered. Questions are due August 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PST. Award notification is estimated for the week of September 7, 2026, with contract award expected the week of September 14, 2026. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, increase or decrease quantities, waive informalities, and make award decisions within 90 days of bid opening.