YWCA Enclosed Parking

The City of Enid, located in Garfield County, Oklahoma, is seeking a contractor to complete the YWCA Enclosed Parking project (Project No. M-2321C), which involves installing a fence around a portion of the parking lot at 525 S. Quincy. This procurement is a public works construction project funded through the Oklahoma Department of Commerce's Community Development Block Grant, Coronavirus Round 2 Funding. The primary deliverable is a single line-item fence installation with all associated incidental work. Bidders must submit a comprehensive proposal package including a 5% bid guarantee payable to the City of Enid, certified or cashier's check, and documentation confirming no collusive bidding practices. The bid solicitation was posted on April 21, 2023, with proposals due by May 19, 2023. Contractors are expected to complete all contracted work within a specified contract time frame and provide performance and statutory bonds, as well as public liability insurance and a three-year maintenance bond.

The procurement encourages participation from local, small, minority-owned, and women-owned business enterprises. Contractors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including workers' compensation and general public liability coverage with specific minimum coverage amounts. The project includes provisions for equal opportunity participation and adherence to federal and state regulations. Payment terms are structured with 95% of estimated work value paid monthly, a 10% retainage policy, and final payment upon project completion and acceptance. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the solicitation emphasizes fair competition and transparency in the bidding process. Though an exact budget is not explicitly stated, the project involves a grant-funded fence installation, suggesting a moderate-scale public infrastructure improvement. Interested contractors must demonstrate capability to meet technical specifications, provide required bonds, and comply with all contractual and regulatory requirements outlined in the solicitation package.