NEW BID DATE: Fence Refinishing at Various Locations

North County Transit District (operating as North County Transit - San Diego Railroad, or NCTD) is requesting bids under IFB No. 37353 for fence refinishing at eleven transit station locations throughout San Diego County, with electronic bids due August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PST and a mandatory pre-solicitation conference and site visit on July 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PST at Oceanside Transit Center. This procurement is subject to Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation goals of 11.3 percent and prevailing wage requirements under California Labor Code.

The scope encompasses repair and refinishing of approximately 14,738 linear feet of existing ornamental metal fencing through wire brushing to remove rust and flaking paint, application of cold galvanizing coating, and high-performance epoxy paint finish in black. The work includes removal and reinstallation of all fence signage using new stainless steel, tamper-proof fasteners, and at the Old Town Transit Center, approximately 254 linear feet of railing requires replacement or professional reinforcement at the bases prior to refinishing. The contractor must complete all work within 240 calendar days from issuance of the executed job order agreement, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The estimated project cost is $278,395, with federal funding through the Department of Transportation and Federal Transit Administration. The awardee must maintain a California Class B General Building Contractor license and provide commercial general liability insurance ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), automotive liability ($300,000), workers' compensation ($1 million), and railroad protective liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate). A bid bond of 10 percent of the bid amount is required at submittal, with performance, payment, and maintenance bonds required at agreement execution. Prevailing wage and Davis-Bacon wage requirements apply; contractors and subcontractors must register with the Department of Industrial Relations. Liquidated damages are $85 per calendar day for every day after ten calendar days past project completion. Access to Camp Pendleton is required for one location; contractors must complete the Defense Biometric Identification System pre-enrollment process. A one-year workmanship warranty is required. Questions and approved equals submissions are due August 11, 2026.