IFB #27-16-IS CUMBERLAND COUNTY EMPLOYEE GARDEN FENCE REPLACEMENT

September 28, 2026
INVITATION FOR BID #27-16-IS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY - EMPLOYEE GARDEN FENCE REPLACEMENT
Pursuant to Section 143-131 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, bids are solicited and will
be received via email directly to jstefanko@cumberlandcountync.gov and
cjeffrey@cumberlandcountync.gov or by mail to the following address: 426 Mayview Street,
Fayetteville, NC 28306 at any time before 2:00 PM on Friday, October 8, 2026.
A site-visit will be held on-site at S Kennedy St., Fayetteville, NC 28301 at 10:00 AM on
Thursday, October 2, 2026.
Instructions: Vendors invited to submit bids are urged to have a representative present at the site
visit and apprise themselves of the conditions and requirements which will affect the performance
of the work called for by this invitation for bid.
Vendor is cautioned that any information released to attendees during the site visit, other than that
involving the physical aspects of the facility referenced above, and which conflicts with,
supersedes, or adds to requirements in this invitation for bid, must be confirmed by written
addendum before it can be considered to be a part of this bid.
A 5% bid bond is not required for this project.
Performance and Payment Bonds are not required for this project.
All Contractors are notified that North Carolina Statutory provisions as to licensing for
Contractors will be observed in receiving, reading, and awarding of contracts.
The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The bidder to whom the contract may be
awarded must comply with the requirements of G.S. Section 143-131, as amended.
No bids may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids for a period of
sixty (60) days.

CONTRACTORS INSURANCE:
Providing and maintaining adequate insurance coverage is a material obligation of the
CONTRACTOR and is of the essence of this contract. All such insurance shall meet all laws of
the County of Cumberland, North Carolina. Such insurance coverage shall be obtained from
companies that are authorized to provide such coverage and that are authorized by the
Commissioner of Insurance to do business in North Carolina. The CONTRACTOR shall at all
times comply with the terms of such insurance policies, and all requirements of the insurer under
any such insurance policies, except as they may conflict with existing North Carolina laws or this
contract. The limits of coverage under each insurance policy maintained by the CONTRACTOR
shall not be interpreted as limiting the CONTRACTOR'S liability and obligations under the
contract. During the term of the contract, the CONTRACTOR at its sole cost and expense shall
provide commercial insurance of such type and with such terms and limits as may be reasonable
associated with the contract.
PERMITS AND LICENSES:
The Contractor shall procure and pay all charges and fees for all permits and licenses incidental to
the due and lawful prosecution of the work.
CONSTRUCTION TRASH & DEBRIS REMOVAL:
During construction of the Project, the Contractor shall be responsible for the removal of any trash
or debris created by his work to an approved disposal site. The site will be maintained in a clean
condition at all times. Trash and debris from daily operations are to be stored in appropriate storage
containers or trucks until removal to the disposal facility.
WARRANTY
The CONTRACTOR shall provide a minimum of a one (1) year warranty for parts and labor
on all materials and workmanship beginning on the date of project completion. A minimum of a
5 -year warranty on equipment being used shall be included.

SUMMARY OF WORK - CUMBERLAND COUNTY - EMPLOYEE
GARDEN FENCE REPLACEMENT
The work to be performed under this project consists of providing all labor, equipment, and
materials necessary for the Demo of old fencing and install new fence.
Scope of work includes:
* The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, permits, and supervision
necessary to complete the fence replacement at the County employee garden.
* Removal and disposal of existing fence
* Alloy Type: Aluminum alloy 6063-T6 for optimal structural strength and corrosion
resistance. Please provide pricing option for 6063-T5 as well.
* Must meet AAMA 2604 but prefer AAMA 2605 architectural grade powder-coating
specifications. Please provide pricing option for both.
* Fence Top Options - Spear Top / Pressed Point Pickets extend past the top horizontal
rail and finish in a pointed or spear-shaped spearhead point, mimicking classic wrought
iron for traditional or high-security aesthetic appeal -or- Extended / Alternate Spear
Top: Features alternating picket heights or prominent spear points to increase deterrence
while maintaining an ornamental look.
* Line/End Post Dimensions: 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" and inner wall thickness 0.090" minimum
* Gate Post Dimensions: 3" x 3" and inner wall thickness 0.125" minimum
* Embedment Depth: Municipal specs mandate that posts be set 32 to 36 inches deep into
concrete footings, terminating roughly 6 inches below grade.
* Horizontal Rails: Minimum dimensions of 1-1/8" x 1-3/4" or 1-1/4" x 1-3/8" with
reinforced walls
* Vertical Pickets: 3/4" square minimum with wall thickness 0.055 to 0.080 inches
* Picket Spacing: Standard spacing is under 4 inches to meet municipal safety codes
* Color is black
* Height 6'
* One 8-10 foot wide gate installed at front of garden entrance (To account for trucks and
tractors entering the garden for maintenance)
* One 3' walkthrough gate
* All work must be completed within (30) calendar days of commencement of NTP.
* All equipment must be submitted for approval to Cumberland County prior to purchase.
* Project must be complete and turned over to Cumberland County prior to November
30th, 2026
* Additional clarifications
* Permits and Licenses: The contractor shall procure and pay all charges and fees
for all permits and licenses incidental to the due and lawful prosecution of the
work.
* Construction Trash & Debris Removal: During construction of the project, the
contractor shall be responsible for the removal of any trash or debris created by
his/her work to an approved disposal site. The site will be always maintained in a
clean condition. Trash and debris from daily operations are to be stored in
appropriate storage containers or trucks until removal to the disposal facility.

BID
TO CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
The undersigned hereby signifies that it is __________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
(his or her)
intention and purpose to enter into a contract to furnish labor, materials, equipment, apparatus, etc., as
required and to do all the work necessary for
CUMBERLAND COUNTY- CUMBERLAND COUNTY-EMPLOYEE GARDEN
FENCE REPLACEMENT
as described in accordance with the terms of the Invitation for Bids and pursuant with the requirements of
the Advertisement to bidders which are as follows:
THAT: The undersigned carefully examined the Invitation for Bids and understands them.
THAT: The undersigned carefully examined the site or sites of the project or projects and is familiar
with the conditions under which the work, or any part of it, is to be done and the conditions which must be
fulfilled in furnishing and/or erection or construction of any or all items of the project, and the furnishing
only of any materials, equipment, or apparatus specified in connection therewith.
THAT: The undersigned will provide all necessary tools, machinery apparatus, and all means
necessary to complete work as specified in the advertisement.
THAT: It is the intention of Cumberland County, North Carolina, subject to the conditions set forth,
to issue a Purchase Order for the project on the basis of bids received at this letting and in such manner as
they may decide as being in the best interests of the County.
THAT: The County reserves the right to reject any of all bids.
THAT: A bid made by a corporation must be signed by its proper officers in a legal manner and its
official address stated herein.
THAT: A bid made by a firm shall be signed with the name of each member of said firm and the
firm name added, with the official address of said firm.
THAT: The undersigned will complete such contract as is hereby proposed to enter into within the
time stated in the notice to proceed and stipulated in the Contract.
THAT: The Bidder acknowledges receipt of the following Addendum(s):

THAT: The Contractor agrees to furnish all materials, labor, and equipment and to install complete in
place the work in accordance with written scope of work set forth in and pursuant to all terms of the
September 28, 2026, Invitation for Bids for Cumberland County Employee Garden Fence Replacement
attached hereto:
Description QTY Amount
Base Bid Material
1 LS __________________________
Labor
1 LS __________________________
Sub-Total ($__________________________).
Tax ($__________________________).
Total Bid ($__________________________).
Submitted, this day of , 2026.
CONTRACTOR
By:
(Signature of Person, Firm or Corporation making Bid)
(Seal - If Bid is by a Corporation) Title: ____________________________________________
Attest: _________________________
Address: __________________________________________
License No. _________________________________________
Phone: _____________________________________________