Recycling Center Fencing
| Location: | Tennessee |
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| Posted: | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Due: | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Agency: | City of Bristol |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | 26-005 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
| Bid Number: |
26-005
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| Bid Title: |
Recycling Center Fencing
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| Category: | Bid Postings |
| Status: | Open |
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THE CITY OF BRISTOL, TENNESSEE
Invitation to Bid
Recycling Center Fencing
ITB # 26-005
Bid Due Date/Time
January 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EST
City of Bristol Tennessee
Department of Administration
Purchasing Division
ATTN: Vicki Riley
801 Anderson St. Room 203, Bristol, Tennessee 37621
purchasing@bristoltn.gov
ITB 26-005
City of Bristol, Tennessee
January 5, 2026
INVITATION TO BID
Recycling Center Fencing, ITB 26-005
Table of Contents
I. INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................2
II. PROJECT SCHEDULE ......................................................................................................................................2
III. SCOPE OF WORK ...........................................................................................................................................2
IV. BID BOND......................................................................................................................................................5
V. BID SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................................5
Instruction to Bidders ...........................................................................................................................................6
General Conditions ...............................................................................................................................................7
EXHIBIT ‘A’ – SITE PLANE AND DETAILS ..............................................................................................................10
EXHIBIT ‘B’ – COST BID SHEET .............................................................................................................................12
EXHIBIT ‘D’ – INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS .........................................................................................................13
EXHIBIT E. WORKER’S COMPENSATION .............................................................................................................14
EXHIBIT F. DEPARMENT CERTIFICATION .............................................................................................................15
EXHIBIT G. BOND TEMPLATES.............................................................................................................................16
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ITB 26-005
City of Bristol, Tennessee
January 5, 2026
I. INTRODUCTION
The City of Bristol, Tennessee, hereinafter referred to as “City” is soliciting bids from qualified,
contractors, hereinafter referred to as “bidder or supplier” to install Recycling Center Fencing,
as detailed in the scope of work section.
The City of Bristol, Tennessee Current Solicitations (Bids, RFP, RFQ) and Bidnet webpages shall be
the official sites for information as related to this Invitation to Bid (ITB). Firms are responsible
for checking the these platforms for the issuance of any addendums.
II. PROJECT SCHEDULE
Invitation to Bid Advertised
ITB Questions submittal deadline
Responses to questions by
Sealed Bids Due
Anticipated Award
Project Completion Deadline by
December 16, 2025
December 23, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
December 29, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
January 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
March 5, 2025
(After TDEC and Council approval)
May 1, 2026
All written questions related to this bid should be emailed to bramsey@bristoltn.gov no later than 3 p.m. on
December 23, 2025. No phone call questions will be accepted. Answers to questions will be posted on the city
website and Bidnet Platform as an addendum to this bid no later than 5pm on December 29, 2025.
Information related to this bid obtained from other sources may not be accurate and will not be considered
binding. Contact with City personnel other than the staff person listed above regarding this bid may be
grounds for elimination from the bid process.
III. SCOPE OF WORK
1. GENERAL
The work includes furnishing all labor, equipment, tools, and materials necessary to install:
- Approximately 235 linear feet (Blackley Dr) and 195 linear feet (Exide Dr.) of 8’ high chain link perimeter
fencing.
- One 8' × 25' cantilever chain link gate at each location with an automated operator, auto-closing feature, and
dusk-to-dawn timer/locking logic.
Work shall include all posts, bracing, concrete foundations, gate operator, electrical components, accessories, and
incidentals needed to create a complete, fully operational system.
1.2 Contractor Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years experience installing commercial fencing and automated gates.
- Must comply with all local, state, and federal safety regulations, including OSHA.
1.3 Submittals Required
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City of Bristol, Tennessee
- Product data sheets for all fence and gate materials.
- Gate operator specifications and wiring diagrams.
- Warranty information.
- Project schedule.
2. MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS – FENCE
2.1 Height & Layout
- Fence shall be 8 feet in height, measured from finished grade to top rail.
2.2 Fabric (Chain Link)
- Material: Galvanized steel, ASTM A392, Class 2 coating or better.
- Mesh: 2-inch diamond.
- Wire Gauge: 9-gauge minimum.
- Selvage: Twisted and barbed on top; knuckled on bottom.
2.3 Posts
- Line Posts: 2.375" OD, Schedule 40, galvanized.
- Terminal / Corner / End Posts: 2.875" OD, Schedule 40, galvanized.
- Gate Posts: 4.0" OD minimum, Schedule 40.
- All posts shall be set in concrete footings with a minimum diameter of 10” and depth of 36".
2.4 Top Rail & Bracing
- Top Rail: 1.66" OD, Schedule 40, galvanized.
- Mid-brace or bottom tension wire as required.
2.5 Hardware & Fittings
- Galvanized steel, ASTM F626 compliant.
- All fasteners tamper-resistant.
3. CANTILEVER GATE SYSTEM
3.1 Gate Dimensions & Construction
- Size: 8 ft height × 25 ft opening width (clear opening).
- Type: Cantilever slide gate, galvanized steel frame.
- Gate Fabric: Same as fence fabric (9-ga, 2" mesh).
- Gate Frame Members:
- Top/Bottom Rails: 2.5" OD minimum
- Uprights/Diagonal Bracing: 1.66" OD minimum
3.2 Gate Operator
- UL 325 compliant.
- Heavy-duty commercial gate operator rated for continuous daily cycling.
- Electric Motor: 120V or 240V. (As recommended by manufacturer)
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- Duty Cycle: High-cycle, suitable for industrial use.
- Required Features: Automatic close, safety photo-eyes, manual release, loop detector compatibility.
3.3 Dusk-to-Dawn Timer / Scheduling Logic
System shall include photocell dusk-to-dawn control or a programmable timer with sunrise/sunset schedule.
3.4 Electrical Service and Utility Coordination
-Contractor shall be fully responsible for providing electrical power to the gate operator, including all coordination
with the local electric utility, scheduling work, submitting applications, and paying any required service fees.
-Contractor shall supply all conduit, wiring, trenching, and electrical components needed for a complete and
powered system. All work shall comply with NEC, local codes, and utility standards.
-Conduit shall be Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC) or Schedule 80 PVC, buried a minimum of 24 inches, sized per
operator requirements.
-Power shall be run on a dedicated circuit, installed and connected by a licensed electrician.
-Contractor is responsible for final energizing, testing, and commissioning of the gate operator and all accessories,
and shall coordinate inspections with the City.
-No time extensions will be granted for delays related to electrical service coordination or utility scheduling.
4. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Site Preparation
- Contractor shall verify utility locations and remove debris.
4.2 Fence Installation
- Posts plumb and evenly spaced (10 ft max spacing).
- Concrete fully cured before fabric tensioning.
- Properly tensioned and tied fabric.
4.3 Gate Installation
- Gate must operate smoothly manually before operator installation.
- Contractor must train City personnel on operation.
5. WARRANTY
- Minimum 1-year workmanship warranty.
- Minimum 5-year manufacturer warranty on gate operator.
- Fabric and posts: Manufacturer’s standard warranty.
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