Fence Installed at City Hall KPD Parking Lot

CITY OF KANNAPOLIS
NORTH CAROLINA
INVITATION TO BID
BID # 27-04
Request for bids, so marked, pursuant to General Statutes of North
Carolina, Section 143-129 will be received by the Purchasing
Department, City Office, 401 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, North Carolina
until 11:00 am Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at which time they will be
publicly opened and read for the following:
Fence installed at City Hall KPD Parking Lot
Instructions and complete specifications are attached.
The City of Kannapolis reserves the right to accept or reject, in
whole or in part, such bids as appear in its judgement to be in the best
interest of the City.
Christen Solberg
Purchasing Manager
(704) 920-4304
Published one (1) time
Wednesday, September 30, 2026

BID SPECIFICATIONS
27-04
FENCING AT CITY HALL KPD PARKING LOT
FACILITY MAINTENANCE DEPT.
CITY OF KANNAPOLIS, NORTH CAROLINA
The purpose of these specifications is to establish the requirements for providing fencing at City
Hall Kannapolis Police Department parking lot located at 401 Laureate Way for the City of
Kannapolis. Bidders shall provide exact equipment as described in these specifications.
Table of Contents
1.0 Coverage
2.0 Placement of Order
3.0 Acknowledgment of Order
4.0 Terms
5.0 Invoicing & Payment
6.0 Right to Reject Any or All Bids
7.0 Firm Bids
8.0 Bid Bond Waived
9.0 Base Price Bid Sheet Required / Submission of Bids
10.0 Information & Addendum
ATTACHMENT A: Base Price Bid Summary Sheet

1.0 Coverage
This request for proposal covers the requirements for providing fencing at City Hall
Kannapolis Police Department parking lot at 401 Laureate Way.
2.0 Placement of Order
The City of Kannapolis will issue a purchase order directly to the contractor. Purchase
orders will indicate total project cost, and a contact person and telephone number.
3.0 Acknowledgment of Purchase Order
Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of purchase order and shall advise the City of
Kannapolis of any delays in delivery.
4.0 Terms
Net 30 days after receipt of correct invoice or acceptance of fencing, whichever is later.
5.0 Invoicing & Payment
Invoices for payment shall be directed to the City of Kannapolis Accounts Payable, 401
Laureate Way, Kannapolis, North Carolina 28081. Or email: ap@kannapolisnc.gov.
6.0 Right to Reject Any or All Bids
The City of Kannapolis reserves the right to reject any and all bids. It further reserves the
right to waive formalities and technicalities and to accept any bid deemed to be in the best
interest of the City of Kannapolis.
7.0 Firm Bids
Bids will be examined promptly after opening and an award made at the earliest possible
date. No bids may be withdrawn, however, until 30 days after bid opening date.
8.0 Bid Bond Waived
9.0 Base Price Bid Sheet Required (Attachment A)/ Submission of Bids
Each bidder shall submit a proposal on the attached "Base Price Bid Sheet" (Attachment
A). Please review these specifications carefully. All proposals are due in the Purchasing
Manager's office, 401 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081 no later than 11:00 am on
Wednesday, October 7th, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened and read.
Your proposal should be submitted in a sealed envelope and plainly marked as follows:
"SEALED BID #27-04 FOR FENCING AT CITY HALL KPD PARKING LOT".
The base price shall include all major standard equipment and options as required by these
specifications. The bid must be signed by an authorized official of the firm. Bids may be
rejected if they show any omissions, alterations of form, additions not called for,
conditional bid or any irregularities of any kind. Bidders must complete all blanks where
requested and provide both unit and extended prices (if applicable). The price per item shall
be a firm price for every item. In case of error in extensions of prices in the bid, the unit
prices shall govern provided that they reduce the cost to the City.
Specifications enclosed herein are intended to obtain competitive bids. If specifications
seem to be written around a particular make, please bid a comparable standard and state
any deviation from specification on the enclosed proposal form provided.
Prices quoted shall include all freight and delivery charges.

Do not include taxes in bid figures. The City pays sales tax and this should be added to
invoices as a separate line item. The City is exempt from Federal excise tax and will issue
a Federal exemption certificate.
Bids shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder taking into consideration quality,
performance, and delivery.
10.0 Information & Addendum
Inquiries concerning bid requirements or specifications should be directed to Christen
Solberg, Purchasing Manager at 704-920-4304 or email: csolberg@kannapolisnc.gov.
All changes in specifications shall be in writing in the form of an addendum and
furnished to all bidders. No oral statements, explanations, or commitments shall be of
any effect unless incorporated in the addenda.
The General Statues of the State of North Carolina insofar as they apply to purchasing
and competitive bidding, are made part hereof.
The City of Kannapolis is an equal opportunity purchaser. All interested and qualified
proposers are encouraged to bid.

ATTACHMENT A
Fencing at City Hall Kannapolis Police Department Parking Lot
Scope: To Enclose Police Parking Lot and Walkway Leading to the Building at 401 Laureate
Way
* Furnish and install approximately 811' of Fence Including:
6' Commercial black steel spear-top fence with 3" posts on not to exceed 8'
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centers set in concrete footings
Two 28' opening Slide Gates with Door King 9150 Slide Gate Operators
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Operators include all UL 325 safety equipment, safety and free exit loops,
reversing safety edges, Knox Box and Keypad with Pedestal.
4' Swing Walk Gate
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Egress Hardware on single Swing Walk Gate including hydraulic self-
closing hinges, panic bar and mounting plate, latch protector, and
perforated metal on the gate and side panels to prevent reach through.
Price: $
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