Site work for a playground / park / athletic field in Newport News, Virginia. Completed plans call for site work for a one-story above grade playground / park / athletic field.

Summary The purpose of this Invitation for Bid (IFB) is to solicit bids to establish a multi-term contract to furnish/provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to install fencing and related accessories, in accordance with specifications, drawings and requirements provided by the City on an as needed basis. The primary user of this contract will be the Parks and Recreation Department but other City departments may utilize it as necessary. The City reserves the right to add products and services to the contract as needed. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to install fencing, gates and all other accessories, in accordance with specifications, drawings and requirements provided by the City . Background The City has developed an extensive amount of fencing assets from standard applications to custom wood railing designs. All City owned/leased properties have a wide variety of aging fencing along with new applications requiring a faster replacement and turn around installation time. A Contractor is needed that also has the ability to respond in a timely manner to install emergency/temporary fencing for unforeseen circumstances. contract value - $208,886 Because of the unknowns related to various City department needs that may arise during the contract term, along with any emergency repairs needed, estimated quantities are not listed in the Pricing Table. Question Submission Deadline:October 8, 2025, 12:00pm Chain Link Fencing Installation Specifications A. Contractor shall not begin installation and erection before final grading is completed, unless otherwise permitted. B. Contractor shall drill or hand excavate (using post hole digger) holes for posts to diameters and spacing indicated, in firm, undisturbed or compacted soil. C. Contractor shall place concrete around posts in a continuous pour and shall tamp for consolidation. Contractor shall check each post for vertical and top alignment. Contractor shall trowel finish tops of footing when exposed, and slope or form a minimum of 24 hours before attaching framework and 72 hours before any other work is completed. D. Contractor shall run top rail continuously through post caps, bending to radius for curved runs. Contractor shall provide expansion couplings as recommended by fencing manufacturer. E. Contractor shall provide center rails where indicated. Contractor shall install in one piece between posts and flush with post fabric side, using special offset fittings where necessary. F. Contractor shall install braces so posts are plumb when diagonal rod is under proper tension. G. Contractor shall fasten fabric to tension wire using 12 gauge galvanized steel hog rings spaced twenty-four (24") inches O.C. H. Contractor shall leave approximately 1" between finish grade and bottom selvage, unless otherwise indicated. Contractor shall pull fabric taut and tie to posts, rails and tension wires. Contractor shall install fabric on the ball field side of fence, except at the outfield radius, and anchor to framework so that fabric remains in tension after pulling force is released. I. Contractor shall thread through or clamp stretcher bars to fabric four (4") O.C. and secure to posts, rails, and tension wires. J. Contractor shall install gates plumb, level and secure for full opening without interference. Contractor shall install ground-set items in concrete for anchorage. Contractor shall adjust hardware for smooth operation and lubricate where necessary. K. Contractor shall use U-shaped tie wires, conforming to diameter of pipe to which attached, clasping pipe and fabric firmly with ends twisted at least two (2) full turns. Contractor shall bend ends of wire to minimize hazard to persons or clothing. Contractor shall tie fabric to rails and braces, with wire ties spaced 24" O.C. Contractor shall tie fabric to tension wires, with hog rings spaced 24" O.C. L. Contractor shall install nuts for tension bands and hardware bolts on side of fence opposite fabric side. Contractor shall peen ends of bolts or score threads to prevent removal of nuts. M. All waste fencing materials and other foreign matter shall be cleared from the site and all areas left neat and clean. N. All intermediate line posts shall not exceed ten (10') feet apart, plumb, in line and placed in a vertical position. All posts shall be set in concrete, six (6") inches in diameter hole with a hole depth of twenty-one (21") inches. O. All end, corner, and gateposts shall be set plumb and placed in a vertical position. Posts are to be set in concrete four (4x) times the diameter of the post to a hole depth of thirty-three (33") inches. Any change in direction of fifteen (15) degrees at corner post shall be set, to change the Locations- City Manager Wooden Fence, Maroney Wooden Fence, James River Wooden Fence with Mesh Infill, Galvanized Breakaway Vehicular Gate, Gate depot gate, Gate Depot lock