RFP for Fence Installation

Grand Haven Area Public Schools (GHAPS) in Ottawa County, Michigan has issued a Revised Request for Proposals for fence installation services at the Duneside Discovery Center located at 1400 Wisconsin Avenue, Grand Haven, Michigan. The procurement seeks sealed bids for the purchase and installation of a 5-foot-high black vinyl-coated chain-link fence system with specific material requirements including 2-inch diamond pattern, 8-gauge extruded knuckle wire, 1-inch diameter line posts and 2-inch diameter terminal posts embedded 42 inches deep in concrete footings, and 1-inch diameter rails measuring 21 feet long. The scope includes installation of multiple gate configurations: four 12-foot by 5-foot double gates, one 10-foot by 5-foot double gate, and six 5-foot single gates, all featuring residential post hinges with strong arm latches or zip latches as specified. Sealed bids will be accepted in person or by mail only until 10:00 AM on April 1, 2026, at the Education Service Center located at 1415 South Beechtree Street, Grand Haven, Michigan 49417. The school board will present the successful proposal for approval on Friday, April 24, 2026, with the selected contractor notified on Monday, April 27, 2026. Project installation is scheduled to commence on or approximately May 15, 2026, with the contractor required to coordinate with GHAPS ownership and the Landscape Architect from the Outdoor Discovery Center. Site walks are available upon request with 24 hours' notice by contacting Jason MacKay, Director of Operations, at mackayj@ghaps.org or 616-850-5185. Each bid submission must include one original and one copy accompanied by a notarized Familial Disclosure Statement and an Affidavit of Compliance to the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, with all proposals remaining firm for ninety days from submission. The contractor must contact Miss Dig 811 to locate underground utilities before construction and obtain Director of Operations approval prior to any core boring or dig work, with awareness that some on-site underground items may not be identifiable through the Miss Dig service.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, incumbent vendors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements. No contract award value or budget range is disclosed in the available bid documents. The Grand Haven Area Public Schools Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, waive any informality, or award the contract to other than the low bidder based on the District's best interest. Electronic bid submissions are not permitted; all proposals must be submitted in physical form. Bidders interested in clarification regarding the project specifications or scheduling a site visit should contact the Director of Operations at the phone number or email address provided.