Newton Sub Area Fencing

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is seeking a qualified contractor to complete a comprehensive fencing project for the Newton Sub-Area facility located at 615 SW 14th Street in Newton, Kansas. The procurement is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for installing 2,450 linear feet of 6-foot chain link fencing with top rail and three strands of barbed wire, including two 15-foot swing gates on the west driveway and two 20-foot automated cantilevered gates on the east driveway. The project requires precise installation around a Southern Star pipeline easement, with specific post placement and coordination requirements. A mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for January 14, 2025, at 10:00 am at the project site, with all questions due by January 28, 2025. Bid responses must be submitted by February 4, 2025, at 2:00 pm CST, with contractors expected to provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for fence construction. The project involves concrete footings under both fence and gates, and requires integration with a Hoidale Key Fob system for the automated east gate.

The solicitation includes provisions for bidder preferences, specifically highlighting opportunities for certified businesses and disabled veteran-owned businesses. Bidders must submit a current Tax Clearance Certificate and complete various forms including Immigration Reform and Control, Sexual Harassment, and Boycott of Israel documentation. Procurement card (P-Card) payments will be accepted, and pricing must be available to political subdivisions. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the pricing must be submitted as a comprehensive lump sum that includes all materials and labor costs, with prices designated as FOB Destination and inclusive of all applicable federal, state, and local taxes. KDOT will provide single-phase power for the project, and the successful vendor will be responsible for setting 3" PVC pipe conduit, providing the gate operator, and installing driveway loops. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of relevant experience, though specific years of experience are not predetermined in the document.