RFP for Fence Installation

Grand Haven Area Public Schools (GHAPS) in Michigan is issuing an Invitation to Bid for fencing installation services at the Duneside Discovery Center located at 1400 Wisconsin Avenue, Grand Haven. The procurement seeks sealed bids for the purchase and installation of a 5-foot-high black vinyl-coated chainlink fencing system featuring 2-inch diamond wire (8 gauge, 11 core) construction with swedged rails measuring 21 feet long, 1-inch diameter line posts, and 2-inch diameter terminal posts, all set in concrete to a depth of 42 inches. The project includes installation of multiple gate configurations: three 12-foot double gates, one 10-foot double gate, and six 5-foot single gates, all featuring residential post hinges and strong arm latches. Sealed bid proposals must be received in person or by mail at the Education Service Center, 1415 S. Beechtree Street, Grand Haven, Michigan, no later than 10:00 AM on March 24, 2026, where they will be publicly opened and read aloud; electronic submissions are not permitted. The selected bidder's proposal will be presented to the full school board for approval on Friday, April 17, 2026, with award notification by Friday, April 24, 2026, and project commencement scheduled for on or about June 15, 2026. Site walks are available upon request with 24-hour advance notice, and contractors must coordinate installation with GHAPS ownership and the Landscape Architect from the Outdoor Discovery Center. All bid proposals must include one original and one copy, a notarized Familial Disclosure Statement, and an Affidavit of Compliance to the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, with proposals remaining firm for ninety days.

The RFP documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information applicable to this procurement. Contractors are responsible for contacting Miss Dig 811, obtaining Director of Operations approval before any core boring or digging, and locating underground items not identified by Miss Dig, indicating standard infrastructure coordination requirements. No budget range or award value is disclosed in the available procurement documents. Inquiries regarding the project should be directed to Jason MacKay, Director of Operations, at mackayj@ghaps.org or 616-850-5185. The contract timeline indicates completion expectations following the school year conclusion, with June 15, 2026, as the target project start date.