Midway Park Playground Perimeter Fence

Seminole County is seeking a contractor for the Midway Park Playground Perimeter Fence project through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Leisure Service Department's Greenways and Natural Lands Division. The procurement involves installing approximately 262 linear feet of 48-inch tall black commercial-grade aluminum picket fence with three horizontal lines at 2045 Hurston Ave in Sanford, Florida. The project requires a comprehensive bid that includes all materials, labor, equipment, transportation, and incidental costs, with specific fence design requirements using Elite Fence Products, Inc. Commercial grade aluminum fence model EFF-20. The fence will include one 6-foot wide entrance opening and no gates, with precise installation specifications such as 9-inch diameter post holes, 30-inch minimum depth, and concrete mixing. The bid was released on December 28, 2022, with a deadline for questions on January 9, 2023, and a proposal submission deadline of January 11, 2023, at 2:00 pm. Evaluation criteria will include the bidder's ability, capacity, skill, performance history, financial resources, and compliance with requirements such as E-Verify, drug-free workplace regulations, and Americans with Disabilities Act provisions.

The contract has no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must electronically submit proposals through the county's e-Procurement Portal and provide comprehensive documentation including licensing, insurance certificates, references, and a completed pricing proposal form. The project requires a one-year workmanship warranty and delivery of two additional fence panels for future repairs. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the county will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder who meets specifications, reserving the right to reject any or all bids, make multiple awards, or cancel the project entirely. The project is potentially FEMA-funded, which introduces additional federal compliance requirements, including strict regulations on equal employment opportunity, labor standards, record-keeping, and civil rights protections. Contractors must be prepared to potentially undergo audits and comply with federal funding regulations. The total project timeline is 65 days from the Notice to Proceed, with the contractor responsible for site staging, maintaining public sidewalk accessibility, daily cleanup, and site restoration to pre-construction conditions.