Polo Fields Fence Installation

Forsyth County, Georgia is soliciting bids through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the removal, replacement, and staining of perimeter fencing at Polo Fields Park, located at 5890 Polo Drive, Cumming, Georgia. The scope of work encompasses removal and replacement of approximately 4,150 linear feet of four-board wooden horse fencing around the park's perimeter, installation of three 20-foot double gates, staining of all new fencing materials, and provision of all necessary materials, equipment, and labor for complete project execution. The project is classified as public works construction under Georgia Local Government Public Works Construction Law (O.C.G.A. 36-91-1 et seq.). Prospective bidders must submit questions through the EUNA procurement portal by 2:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, May 4, 2026, with the bid deadline set for 2:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, May 14, 2026, with public bid opening at 2:30 p.m. EST the same day at the Forsyth County Administration Building in Cumming, Georgia. An optional site visit is available for prospective bidders to conduct visual site inspections prior to bid submission. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications and contract terms, and bids shall remain open for acceptance for ninety calendar days following bid opening. Work must be completed during consecutive eight-hour workdays, six days per week (Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.), with completion required within thirty calendar days following the Date of Substantial Completion. Successful contractors must maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance, Comprehensive General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Comprehensive Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), and Excess Umbrella Liability ($3,000,000 per occurrence/aggregate), with Forsyth County named as an additional insured, and provide a one-year warranty covering all workmanship, labor, and materials from the date of final project acceptance.

The procurement imposes no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions limiting organizational type; however, all bidders must be registered with the Georgia Secretary of State, hold a valid Forsyth County business license, and provide a valid Certificate of Insurance prior to contract award. All subcontractors, suppliers, and other organizations furnishing materials or equipment must be identified in the bid and meet the same qualifications and experience requirements as the primary bidder. Bidders must comply with E-Verify requirements per O.C.G.A. 13-10-91 and provide notarized affidavits from all subcontractors confirming E-Verify enrollment and continued usage. Prospective bidders should complete the Project Experience Form to document and verify prior construction project completion, which may be required for bid qualification or evaluation purposes. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. Forsyth County is exempt from federal excise tax and Georgia sales and use tax, with the successful bidder responsible for all other legally required taxes. The bid is submitted as a single lump-sum price covering all work and materials, with no bid bonds, performance bonds, or payment bonds required; the specific contract award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available solicitation documents.