Pickleball Court Fencing

The City of Galax is seeking sealed bids for a pickleball court fencing project at Felts Park, located at 601 S Main St in Galax, Virginia. This is Phase III of a three-phase project involving the installation of perimeter fencing for four pickleball courts. The project requires an 8-foot high black-coated chain link fence with a 24-inch footer depth, with posts positioned on 8-foot centers. The fencing must include two entry gates - one double-gate and one single-gate positioned on opposite sides of the court area. Contractors must maintain proper licensing through the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations and demonstrate relevant work experience in similar projects within the past two years. Sealed bids are due by March 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with all technical questions required to be submitted by March 6, 2025. The project timeline stipulates work must begin on May 22, 2025, and be completed by May 30, 2025. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on Total Bid Price.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation, $100,000 Employer's Liability, $1M Commercial General Liability per occurrence ($2M aggregate), and $1M Automobile Liability. The bid form requires detailed submissions including company information, project plan, completion timeframe, material lead times, and three professional references. Bidders must complete and submit a Substitute W-9 form to the City of Galax Procurement office, located at 111 E Grayson Street, Galax, VA 24333. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the detailed bid form and insurance requirements suggest the project is suited for established contractors with demonstrable experience in municipal infrastructure and fencing installation. The project represents a targeted municipal improvement for recreational facilities in the City of Galax.